Leyton Becker is bringing the skills he developed in 4-H and on his family’s century-old sow operation back to rural Minnesota.

When properly reared and bred, a sow (female pig) can give birth to up to 12 piglets and they can do this for up to two times a year. Pigs grow fast and can be served at eight months old.

Transitioning from conventional farrowing crates to flexible farrowing pens will bring many challenges, along with ...