Thank you AKKPS Member Cassandra Coulon of Ohaska Acres
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The Sixth Day Farm Mahia Love 6
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AKKPS 13th ANNIVERSARY SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
As we prepare to celebrate the 13th Anniversary of the American Kunekune Pig Society, we’re inviting members to take part in a special anniversary project.
AKKPS members are invited to submit one original Kunekune-themed design to be featured on the back of our official 13th Anniversary shirt.
Submissions are being accepted until March 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT.
Designs should be submitted as high-resolution PNG or JPEG files and emailed to paula@akkps.org. Please include your AKKPS membership name with your submission.
Design Guidelines
- Must feature the Kunekune breed
- Original artwork only
- Hand-drawn or digital illustrations welcome
- Photographs and AI-generated images are not permitted
- Farm names, logos, and copyrighted material are not permitted
All submissions will be reviewed for print quality, feasibility, and alignment with the AKKPS mission. The Board of Directors will select three to five finalist designs, which will be shared with members for voting.
Member voting will take place March 23–29, 2026 in the AKKPS Members Only Group.
The winning design will be featured on the official AKKPS 13th Anniversary shirt and made available through the AKKPS store. The winning designer will receive a shirt and be publicly recognized on AKKPS social media.
The winning design will be revealed during the AKKPS 13th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
KUNEKUNE HOOF TRIMMING WEBINAR
Thank you Brenda Eldridge of Piney Creek Farm for coordinating this webinar on behalf of the AKKPS.
Please note: This is not a live Zoom webinar.
It is released as a pre-recorded educational video that members can watch at their convenience. The link is below and can also be found on the AKKPS website in the Education section.
FROM PASTURE TO FREEZER
Thank you AKKPS Member Steve Baker of IrishMuddLLC for writing this article.
Thank you AKKPS Member Caroline Malott of Red Roof KuneKunes for the photo.
One of the most common and most misunderstood questions asked when purchasing a whole pig is:
How much meat will I actually take home?
METABOLIC BONE DISEASE (MBD) - Bella's Story
Thank you AKKPS Member Robin Farrar of FlyinF Farm for the article & photo.
Metabolic bone disease (MBD) is a general term for disorders affecting bone strength and structure, often due to mineral (calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D) imbalances or hormonal issues, leading to weak bones, deformities, and fractures, with common types including osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, and Paget's disease, impacting bone remodeling and making bones prone to breaks or poor growth
NEW AKKPS MERCH
New AKKPS Merch has been added to the AKKPS Store and there is still more to come! Check it out!
The AKKPS is adding a wide variety of AKKPS-branded items for purchase and AKKPS Member Giveaways, including whiteboards, Post-it® notes, signs, headlamps, multi-tools, weather stations, stickers, measuring tapes, shirts, sweatshirts, totes, hats, and more. New items will be added each month.
To make ordering easier than ever, AKKPS will now be using Shopify for merch orders, member giveaways and show sponsorships.
Thank you Amanda Carlisle & Paula Toney for making the AKKPS Merch possible for the AKKPS Members!
AKKPS.org EDUCATION SECTION
The AKKPS offers a wide range of educational resources on AKKPS.org, created by AKKPS Members & the AKKPS.
Be sure to check it out!
- VET & FARRIER LISTS
- REGISTRATION & BREEDER/BUYER EDUCATION
- IMPORTS & HISTORY
- CALCULATORS
- CONFORMATION, GENETICS, BODY CONDITION & SHOWING KUNEKUNES
- ANATOMY & TERMS
- KUNEKUNE BASICS
- SHELTER, FENCING & MUD WALLOWS
- FEEDING, PASTURE & WATER
- BRINGING NEW PIGS TO YOUR FARM
- VET / FARRIER LISTS & MEDICAL INFO
- TUSKS, TEETH & HOOVES
- BREEDING & FARROWING
- PIGLET CARE & HEALTH
- VACCINES / DE WORMING / MINERALS
- ILLNESS, DISEASE & DEFORMITIES
- PORK EDUCATION
WELTER SEED
Suggestion submitted by AKKPS Member Brenda Eldridge of Piney Creek Farm
IT WILL SOON BE TIME TO SEED YOUR FIELDS .... WELTER SEED WILL WORK WITH YOU ON SPECIFIC BLENDS FOR YOUR AREA AND TIME OF YEAR .... THEY SHIP (& PAY 1/2 OF THE SHIPPING)
Welter Seed and Honey Company is a family-owned seed business offering a wide variety of agricultural seed. We offer one of the widest selections of forage seed for both organic and conventional farmers. Our company was founded in 1955 by Herman and Veronica Welter and is operated by the Welter Family. We have a 65 year tradition of offering quality seed at a fair price. You can give us a call and speak to one of the Welters or one of our staff to help you make your seed decisions. We take great care and pride in assisting our customers with their seed needs. Please browse through our seed catalog for more information on our seed varieties, planting rates, and other helpful information.
AKKPS VET LIST
AKKPS MEMBER HELP NEEDED
The AKKPS is developing a list of vets for the AKKPS website.
Please submit your vet information using the following form.
VALENTINES DAY CARDS
Thank you AKKPS Member HS Riley of Tribble Hill Farm for the artwork.
WIN AKKPS MERCH
- PRINT THE CARD & COLOR THEM
- EMAIL COLORED PAGES TO JAMIE@AKKPS.ORG
- RECEIVE A PRIZE
CARDS 1 & 2 (click here to print)
CARDS 3 & 4 (click here to print)
CARDS 5 & 6 (click here to print)
HONEY ROSEMARY KUNEKUNE PORK TENDERLOIN
Thank you AKKPS Member Steve Baker of IrishMudd LLC for the recipe
AKKPS MEMBER BENEFITS
JANUARY 2026 REGISTRATION STATS
- Full Registrations 142
- Litter Notifications 79
- Dual Registrations 1
- Transfers / Companion Animals Registrations / Animal for Harvest Registrations 106
- Active Members 1275