Heritage Pig Farm Embargoed, USDA and DNR Close InHeather Callaghan Bakers Green Acres made the news last spring as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) went on a mission toeradicateheritage pigs, calling them a feral invasive species. This move would wipe out the entire small-scale farm whose animals pose no threat to typical hog species. New blockages from multiple government agencies are making it impossible to run the farm. Mark and Jill Baker of Marion, Michigan decided to fight the Invasive Species Order but have not been allowed to have a hearing, and its been a year. So, after feeding all the Russian boar and Mangalitsa pigs ($200-300 per day) to keep them alive while in limbo, they decided to take them to slaughter. Isnt that what the State wanted wouldnt that make them happy? But when they went to take some to the USDA slaughterhouse, they were blocked right before Christmas by an issue from the USDA who is supporting the DNR move. Here are some points to know about Bakers Green Acres situation compiled from their blog: From Jill: More details on the pending case: http://www.farmtoconsumer.org/michigan-dnr-going-hog-wild.htm Donate to help save the pigs and the family farm:http://bakersgreenacres.com/ Read other articles by Heather Callaghan Here 