Idaho Pasture Pigs
(IPP)

This new pig breed, IPP, was developed and introduced to the world by Gary and Shelly Farris from Idaho. Shelly Farris, who comes from Rigby, Idaho, saw the need for a pig that was good-natured and would also graze on the grass as opposed to rooting them.

The IPP comprises the Duroc, Kunekune pigs, and Berkshire pig breeds.

The Idaho Pasture pig was developed in 2006, but the breeding stock was introduced to the market in 2012. A great deal of work went into creating a breed of pig that is not only gentle-natured but small enough to work well on small family farms.

Facts

There are several reasons the Idaho Pasture pig has been received so warmly by the homesteading community. Here are some simple facts about this pig that will shed light on why it’s so popular.

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Meat

Idaho Pasture pig meat is considered to be delicious. Since this pig feeds primarily on grass, its meat has a deeper red color, is well-marbled, and is laced with battery fat. This grass diet also gives the pork a much sweeter flavor than you would get with most other types of pigs.