The Official Newsletter of the Idaho Pasture Pig Registry

17th Edition – IPP Press – April, 2025

This edition contains:

• Farm Story by Derek & Meagan Skinner of Special Place Ranch
• Registry Updates including new tagging option
• Recipe: Pulled Porchetta and Coleslaw compliments of Rhonda Dalby

The following articles are found in this edition:

• Pregnancy Problems – Getting and Staying Pregnant (Part 2)
• Divining Rods (Preg Check)
• Electric Fencing

16th Edition – IPP Press – January, 2025

This edition contains:

• Farm Story by Jeff and Robyn Alderman of Alderman Ranch in Warren, OH
• Welcome to Derek Skinner of Special Place Ranch in Mabank, TX as he joins the IPPR Advisory Board
• Recipe: Mango Salsa Pork Chops compliments of Meagan Skinner
• Registry Updates including herd book implementation

The following articles are found in this edition:

• Cuts of Pork
• Pregnancy Problems – Getting and Staying Pregnant (Part 1)

15th Edition – IPP Press – October, 2024

This edition contains:

• Farm Story by Mike & Terri Robbins of Robbins Acres in Liberty, IN
• Updates to the IPPR – Classified Section, Resignation of an IPPR Board Member

The following articles can be found in this edition:

• The Importance of Added Minerals in the Fall
• Using Ground Hay during Low/No Grass Seasons
• Some Thoughts about Idaho Pasture Pigs by Emily Robey of Tuttle, OK

14th Edition – IPP Press – July, 2024

This edition contains:

• Farm Story: Jim & Helen Molloy of Rolling Hills Farm in Monroe, WI
• Recipe: Pork Ribs
• 2024 IPPBA Show & Expo
• MadLibs from 10 Year Anniversary

The following articles can also be found in this edition:

• Some IPP Reminders
• IPPBA Educational Information on Pasture Management
• Can Pigs Fly After All? by Meagan Skinner from Special Place Ranch in Mabank, TX

13th Edition – IPP Press – April, 2024

This edition contains:

Farm Stories By:

• 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

12th Edition – IPP Press – January, 2024

• 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 – IPP Press – January 1st, 2022

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

3rd Edition – 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