hog farmers

Pig livestock producers

Hog farmers raise pigs commercially for meat production—pork, bacon, ham, sausage.

The term distinguishes those who specialize in swine from general farmers or cattle ranchers.

Hog farming ranges from small family operations to massive industrial facilities: The hog farmers complained about falling pork prices.

Also called pig farmers.

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  • swineDomestic porcine animals
  • pigsDomesticated farm swine
  • sowsPlants or she-pigs
  • boarsMale swine, often tusked
  • pigletsYoung swine offspring

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