The federal government wastes your tax dollars worse than a drunken sailor on shore leave. The 1984 Grace Commission uncovered that the Department of Defense spent $640 for a toilet seat and $436 for a hammer. Twenty years later things weren't much better. In 2004, Congress spent a record-breaking $22.9 billion dollars of your money on 10,656 of their pork-barrel projects. The war on terror has a lot to do with the record $413 billion in deficit spending, but it's also the result of pork over the last 18 years the likes of: - $50 million for an indoor rain forest in Iowa - $102 million to study screwworms which were long ago eradicated from American soil - $273,000 to combat goth culture in Missouri - $2.2 million to renovate the North Pole (Lucky for Santa!) - $50,000 for a tattoo removal program in California - $1 million for ornamental fish research Funny in some instances and jaw-droppingly stupid and wasteful in others, The Pig Book proves one thing about Capitol Hill: pork is king!

The Kunekune pig is one of the smallest of all domesticated pigs. The name Kunekune comes from a Maori word which means 'fat and round'. This is perfectly descriptive of the appearance of this unusual variety of pigs. With the growing popularity of the Kunekune pigs as pets, a lot has been studied and researched about the breed. Although they are native to New Zealand, these pigs have become a global favorite among farm owners and pig lovers. The personality of the Kunekune is responsible for the growing interest in these animals as pets. Kunekune pigs are more likely to come when called and are also affectionate towards their family in comparison to other breeds of pigs. These smaller sized pigs are ideal for different environments. They are gentle beings that are used in several therapy programs and also in pet shows. This book is perfect for you if you want to learn more about the Kunekune pig before bringing one home as a pet. It covers various subjects such as the origin, natural history, dietary requirements, breeding, healthcare requirements and more to help you understand your responsibilities as a Kunekune owner better. The goal of this book is to make sure that you are ready to become a parent to a Kunekune pig. They are just as demanding as any other pet. You need to ensure that you give them ample attention, care and love in order for them to thrive and stay in the pink of their health. Once you are sure that you can afford and manage one of these fantastic animals, you are in for the ride of a lifetime! Covered in this book: - Appearance - Behavior - Bonding - Care - Diet - Grooming - Habitat - Health - History - Housing - Intelligence - Keeping - Preparing your home - Pros and cons - Training - Transporting ... and much more

Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.

Stockperson training represents an integral component of any successful farm operation. This resource guide was developed to assist swine producers, farm managers, extension specialists, and others in locating educational resources regarding swine housing, care, and welfare. The guide contains a detailed listing of training materials, books, selected web pages, and an extensive bibliography. Farm managers, extension agents, and others, are encouraged to be creative with the resources listed and integrate their use into their regular farm training programs.