The Hampshire breed of hog is easily distinguished because of the white belt that encircles its black body, including its front legs.
The Baade family: Kyle and Laura, Anders, Betsy and Callan, raise Hampshires.
Anders and Betsy Baade check out a mama pig and her piglets.
Anders Baade helps his dad Kyle as they process pigs.
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A litter of Hampshire piglets. The breed is known for being docile and easy to handle.
Betsy Baade shows a Hampshire at a count fair as part of the 4-H Cloverleaf program.
The Baades raise Hampshire pigs, among other breeds, at their home near Plymouth, Neb.
Freelance writer Ruth Nicolaus loves (nearly) everything about the Great Plains, but mostly its people. She lives in eastern Nebraska. Reach her at editorial@midwestmessenger.com. This story is part of a monthly series on hog breeds.
