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Pig Raising: A Manual for Pig Clubs

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A practical manual that guides teachers and young farmers in organizing a pig-raising home project, offering a seasonal calendar, step-by-step exercises, breed descriptions, housing and sanitation guidance, feeding and breeding advice, disease prevention and treatment, market grading and recordkeeping, and sample club constitutions and notebook forms. It emphasizes hands-on learning tied to classroom instruction, supervision, and recordkeeping, and includes instructions for judging, weighing, and constructing simple equipment to support small-scale swine enterprises.

About the Author

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Aretas Wilbur Nolan

Aretas Wilbur Nolan was an American author known for his contributions to agricultural literature, particularly in the field of animal husbandry. His notable work, "Pig Raising: A Manual for Pig Clubs," serves as a practical guide for those interested in pig farming and livestock management. Through this manual, Nolan aimed to educate and support aspiring farmers and agricultural clubs, emphasizing best practices in pig raising. His work reflects a commitment to enhancing agricultural education and promoting sustainable farming techniques.

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