Pig to Pork Course

Designed for those who want to start raising their first pigs, this day long course not only takes you through the legalities of owning pigs and everything you need to think about and do before they arrive and once you collect them, but also explains the process of choosing an abattoir, what to expect on the day you take your pigs off, and selling and marketing your delicious pork afterwards. If you want to raise weaners for meat and don't know where to start, this course is for you, and we hope you will find it pays for itself in increased sales. As well as the standard Black Orchard provisions of elevenses, a delicious lunch made with our own pork, cake for tea, tea or coffee throughout the day, and a professionally printed, comprehensive and illustrated course handbook, Pig to Pork also includes membership of a private Facebook Group, and lifetime support following the course - if you have any queries or problems, we will be there for you. In addition, all course attendees will receive a discount on any weaners subsequently bought from us Custom courses which can cover breeding as well are available at £260 per couple. All courses run on demand with a minimum of four and a maximum of six, so please contact us to arrange a date. In the last seven years Stephen and Sue of Black Orchard Large Blacks have established a successful pork and pig breeding business. They are experienced enough to have a wealth of knowledge, but new enough to remember the mistakes they made when setting up and the things they wish someone had told them before they started. Stephen and Sue were nominated as finalists in the British Pig Association Pedigree Breeder of the Year Awards 2023, in the New Pedigree Breeder category, and large parts of their course handbook have been incorporated into a very comprehensive book written by three specialist pig vets, currently with all five star reviews on Amazon. They love to share all their knowledge and experience to help aspiring pig owners.

• Hands-on experience
• Refreshments included
• Meet the animals
• All-weather
• Expert guide

The farm sets its own cancellation policy — you’ll see the exact refund terms before you pay.