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Jeremy Lynch of Enos Farms raises pigs near Spring Green, Wisconsin. The pork he produces is used in his catering business and is sold online on the farm's website.
Two sows are about ready to farrow at Enos Farms. Jeremy Lynch experiments with genetics, which includes the Hereford breed. Herefords perform well in outdoor production, according to The Livestock Conservancy.
Yorkshire bloodlines have been introduced into the Enos Farms swine herd for their good mothering ability.
Blue Butt pigs have white hair and a bluish tint to their skin. They perform fairly well on pasture and have good capacity to nurse their litters, Jeremy Lynch says. They usually are a cross between a Hampshire and Yorkshire, or a Hampshire and Chester White.
Copper the sow pauses for a scratch against a waterer. Hereford genetics bring out the red in various hues, Jeremy Lynch says.
Pigs feed on silage at Enos Farms.
Silage for pigs is stored in Harvestore silos; it's added to total mixed rations at Enos Farms.
Pork, beef and chicken from Enos Farms and local farmers form a bundle that's sold online by Enos Farms. 'I enjoy the opportunity to work with other farmers to strengthen our rural communities and local economy,' says Jeremy Lynch of Enos Farms.
Bundles of food products from a variety of farmers and small businesses in southwestern Wisconsin are offered at the Enos Farms online store.
Asparagus bunches are purchased from My Fine Homestead of Blue River, Wisconsin. Enos Farms uses a great deal of the asparagus to pickle and serve in the fall at its Harvest Moon Dinner.
Guests of the Harvest Moon Dinner are seated at an 80-foot-long table. They dine on a variety of foods produced by farmers in southwestern Wisconsin.
Jeremy Lynch, standing, watches a bonfire during a Harvest Moon event at Enos Farms. The moon is partially hidden by a tree.
Jeremy Lynch prepares to roast pork at Enos Farms. One of his passions is cooking for others; he has built a career in the food-service business.
Jeremy and Erin Lynch of Enos Farms listen to Luke Zahm, right, host of the Wisconsin Foodie television program. They showcased their tacos at a summer event. 'Tacos is one of my favorite meals to make,' Jeremy Lynch says.
SPRING GREEN, Wis. –Jeremy Lynch has found two of his passions in Enos Farms – raising and cooking good food, and working with other farmers to strengthen their local economy.
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Lynn Grooms writes about the diversity of agriculture, including the industry’s newest ideas, research and technologies as a staff reporter for Agri-View based in Wisconsin.
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Blue Butt pigs have white hair and a bluish tint to their skin. They perform fairly well on pasture and have good capacity to nurse their litters, Jeremy Lynch says. They usually are a cross between a Hampshire and Yorkshire, or a Hampshire and Chester White.
Pork, beef and chicken from Enos Farms and local farmers form a bundle that's sold online by Enos Farms. 'I enjoy the opportunity to work with other farmers to strengthen our rural communities and local economy,' says Jeremy Lynch of Enos Farms.
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