if given the chance,would you consider the idea of raising hogs? why or why not
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if given the chance,would you consider the idea of raising hogs? why or why not
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While the trend in the swine industry continues towards larger farms, opportunities remain to make money by raising hogs in a part-time enterprise.
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Swine Production - Articles UPDATED: JUNE 20, 2005
Swine Production
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Technological change and vertical integration in the swine industry have resulted in fewer farms producing record amounts of pork. Currently, there are around 8,000 Northeast pork producers, who sell almost 1.3 million pigs valued at more than $500 million annually.
Marketing
You need to consider what marketing strategy you would like to pursue before beginning a swine production enterprise. The alternatives for marketing feeder pigs and slaughter hogs from small-scale or part-time farms include:
Sale of feeder pigs to finishing pig producers
Livestock auctions
Graded feeder pig sales
Slaughter hog sales to packer buying stations
Direct sales to major packing plants
Small packers/processors
Specialty sales direct to consumers
Feeder Pig Marketing
All of these marketing options are available to feeder pig producers. One of the most popular options is marketing directly to producers who finish pigs. This option has advantages for both parties. First, the buyer and seller know the price and delivery conditions in advance. Second, the direct-sale option reduces animal stress and disease risk. Third, the direct-to-finisher transaction voids commissions associated with a livestock auction.