These 8 Local Farms are Preserving Rare Heritage Hog Breeds
From Feast Magazine:
Over the past century, many heritage hog breeds have gotten dangerously close to extinction. Heritage refers to breeds that were common before the rise of industrialized agriculture, particularly prior to World War II. Hog breeds like Red Wattle, American Guinea Hogs and Wessex Saddlebacks are prized for their superior flavor, excellent marbling and even friendly personalities.