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Healthy Soil, Healthy Pigs, Healthy Farm, Healthy You

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June 30, 2026

Pasture management is one of the most important pieces of our farming system. When managed poorly, both the soil and the animals suffer. When managed well, it creates healthier land, healthier livestock, a more resilient farm, and nutrient-dense meats.

This week, Nick stands in one of our "winter" pig pastures and shares how we manage these fields differently than our summer pastures. Plenty of space, plenty of rest, and plenty of regrowth all help the world go 'round on our farm.

What may look like an untouched field today is actually an important part of feeding our pigs and caring for our land in the months ahead.

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