A very big pig.

Area 3 is dedicated to forage production and animal husbandry. These pigs are an important source of manure for the compost. They can be fed with kitchen scraps and other organic wastes around the farm. CREAR also maintains chickens, and is in the process of acquiring a milk cow.

Pigs are an ideal compliment to any sustainable farm. They grow quickly and are not demanding in their dietary requirements. Each sow can have as many as 10 piglets in a single litter. A well designed permaculture will graze pigs in an orchard or agroforestry enclosure for weed control and to make use of rotting fruit. However, pigs must be carefully controlled as they are easily infected with pathogens from human and animal feces (which they will eat).