IPP Press

The Official Newsletter of the Idaho Pasture Pig Registry

15th Edition – IPP Press – October, 2024

14th Edition – IPP Press – July, 2024

  • Some IPP Reminders
  • 2024 IPPBA Show & Expo
  • IPPBA Educational Information on Pasture Management
  • Farm Story: Rolling Hills Farm in Monroe, WI
  • Can Pigs Fly After All? by Meagan Skinner from Special Place Ranch in Mabank, TX
  • MadLibs from 10 Year Anniversary
  • Recipe: Pork Ribs

13th Edition – IPP Press – April, 2024

  • Talk of the Town in Bruce, WI
  • Peaceful Pastures in Shelton, WA
  • Vanat Family Farm in Valparaiso, IN

As well as the following articles:

  • 10-Year Anniversary of the IPPR
  • Pros & Cons of Fermenting Feed for Idaho Pasture Pigs
  • Some things to consider at Farrowing

  • Using Common sense when Raising Idaho Pasture Pigs
  • Living on More than Just a Bag of Feed
  • The difficulties in raising a “Niche Market” breed
  • Recipe: Ham Hocks & Beans

11th Edition – IPP Press – October, 2023

  • Farm Story: Fate & Round Ranch in Willow, AK
  • The Importance of the Breed Standard
  • How the IPPR came to Be
  • Recipe: Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork & Hominy Stew)

10th Edition – IPP Press – July, 2023

  • Farm Story: Junior Breeder at Oklahoma Sniff Ranch in Erick, OK
  • Caring for Idaho Pasture Pigs in the Summer
  • 2023 IPPBA Show & Expo
  • Recipe: Sausage & Hamburger Roll Up

9th Edition – IPP Press – April, 2023

  • Farm Story: Rockin 8 Ranch in Killeen, TX
  • Caring for Orphaned & Weak Piglets
  • Longevity of your Beloved Idaho Pasture Pigs
  • Recipe: Chipotle Pulled Pork

8th Edition – IPP Press – January, 2023

  • Farm Story: Fly Over Farm in Centre Hall, PA
  • Using Common Sense when Raising Idaho Pasture Pigs
  • Living on More than Just a Bag of Feed
  • The difficulties in Raising a “Niche Market” breed
  • Recipe: Mississippi Pot Roast

7th Edition – IPP Press – October, 2022

  • Farm Story: L and A Farm in Jonesborough, TN
  • Shipping Pigs Across State Lines
  • Fencing your Idaho Pasture Pigs
  • Recipe: Soul Food Cabbage & Noodles
  • Recipe: Rub & Marinade (for chops, steaks, or roasts)

6th Edition – IPP Press – July 1, 2022

  • Choosing Your Breeder
  • Addressing the Usage of Other People’s Photos
  • A-frame Shelters
  • Recipe: Pork Ham Steaks

5th Edition – IPP Press – April 1st, 2022

  • Farm Story: Diversified Dream Farm (An Amish Farm) in Montezuma, IN
  • Prep a Pig for Show
  • Biosecurity: Protecting the Herd
  • Recipe: Creamy Pork

4th Edition of the IPP Press – January 1st, 2022

  • Farm Story: Drift Oak Ranch in Weatherford, TX
  • Shelters
  • Recipe: Candied Bacon

3rd Edition of the IPP Press – September, 2021

  • Farm Story: Green Thicket Farm in Springfield, MO
  • Winter Preparations
  • Contracts & Why they are Important

2nd Edition of the IPP Press – July, 2021

  • Farm Story: The Gathering Place Homestead in Star Tannery, VA
  • The Importance of Maintaining the Breed Standard
  • Recipe: Honey Garlic Pork Chops

1st Edition of the IPP Press – May, 2021

  • Farm Story: Boots & Bare Roots
  • To Root or Not to Root, that is the Mineral Question
  • Recipe: Homemade Bacon