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Pigs & Poultry
What is the best pig breed for small farm pork?
Berkshire and Tamworth are top heritage breeds for small-farm pork production — better marbling and flavor than commercial breeds, well-suited to outdoor pasture systems. Yorkshire and Hampshire are high-production commercial breeds. For homestead pork, heritage breeds like Berkshire, Gloucestershire Old Spots, or Mulefoot produce premium meat.
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