Since the establishment of Jamestown and Plymouth, producing pork has played a vital role in the personal autonomy of rural Americans for both consumption and trade. Hogs possess a remarkable ability to survive in challenging environments and convert nearly any edible waste into high-quality meat.
Without hogs, many southern residents, regardless of race, would have struggled to endure the lean years after the Civil War. Additionally, prior to the Cherokee peoples‘ relocation, they maintained their independence and increased their wealth by raising small swine herds for home consumption and trade. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
