Inside Look at Raising Hogs

The oldest of six, Madison Brown wanted to be a third-generation farmer after graduating high school. So her family expanded and diversified their Putnam County, Ill., farm to include hogs. They built two finishing barns (those specifically designed for the needs of pigs after they are weaned through to market weight), and she is in charge of raising them along side her dad. She told me she loves them and couldn't imagine doing anything else. I think you will agree when you see her with them! And you might want some bacon...