A law concerning the humane housing of pigs that recently went into effect won’t change the practices of many Berkshire farmers. But it could mean a boost in sales. “I think for smaller farmers, like ...

A Berkshire County agricultural group says that to support area livestock farmers, the future of local meat processing lies in products like bone broth, pet treats, jerky, and meat pies. The county’s ...

Good Food LA's Own Acorn-Fed Heritage Pigs Lefty Ayers is raising acorn-fed heritage pigs on his ReRide Ranch about an hour outside of Los Angeles. Right now he has Berkshire pigs , which is about a ...

LESTER, Iowa - The Lance and Kristi Knobloch family had their hands full with a commercial hog finishing operation, beef cattle and crops when they decided to add one more enterprise: niche marketing ...

GREAT BARRINGTON — At the Hilltown Pork butchery in Canaan, New York, near the West Stockbridge town line, workers can only process so much beef, pork, lamb and goat meat. There isn’t enough space or ...

In the wake of World War II, the rise of industrial agriculture fundamentally changed the world of meat production. Large-scale operations prioritized a few specialized pig breeds, optimized for ...

Lefty Ayers is raising acorn-fed heritage pigs on his ReRide Ranch about an hour outside of Los Angeles. Right now he has Berkshire pigs , which is about a 300 pound pig. The meat is more marbled than ...