Pastured Pigs Session 12: Maintaining Pig Pasture

Is your pig pasture falling apart? Learn the strategic, timely maintenance techniques that turn pig destruction into a silver lining.

In this crucial lesson on "Session 12 - Maintaining Pig Pasture," regenerative farmer Joel Salatin explains why this system is not a "one and done deal" and how to make the maintenance easier over time. The session covers fence adjustments, managing vegetation, and silvopasture care, ensuring your pigs remain contained and your land stays productive.

Key Takeaways:

Pigs naturally create a "berm" by rooting near electric fences, which helps eliminate erosion but requires you to raise the fence wire, especially in the first 1-3 years.

Adopt a "frequent easy" approach to maintenance, such as regular weed whacking, to avoid harder work later with chainsaws and splices.

Encourage tree sprouts near perimeters; if they don't touch the fence, they will be protected from the pigs' sharp teeth that can girdle them.

For silvopastures, plan a five-to-seven-year prune and cull rotation to maintain sunlight and sufficient grass growth.

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