Overview

The Pig Farming Documentary Project is one of FECY Foundation’s capacity-building initiatives — designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to start and manage pig farming ventures. Pig farming is a lucrative and sustainable form of agriculture, but many aspiring farmers lack practical guidance and experience.

Through this documentary, a seasoned FECY volunteer who is an experienced pig farmer demonstrates the entire pig farming process — from initial setup, feeding, breeding, and hygiene management to basic business strategies. The project turns complex agricultural practices into an easy-to-follow, practical guide, making entrepreneurship accessible to everyone interested in livestock farming.

Purpose

The Pig Farming Documentary Project was designed to:

• Educate aspiring farmers on practical pig farming methods.
• Encourage self-reliance and entrepreneurship through livestock farming.
• Provide a step-by-step, visual guide that reduces trial-and-error mistakes for beginners.
• Promote sustainable income generation and economic empowerment in local communities.

This project reflects FECY Foundation’s belief that knowledge is the foundation of sustainable growth and opportunity.

What We Do

1. Demonstrate Pig Farming Practices
   The documentary showcases how to set up pig pens, select breeds, feed pigs appropriately, manage hygiene, and ensure proper breeding practices.
2. Share Practical Business Insights
   The volunteer explains how to manage costs, track growth, sell pigs, and maximize profit — providing essential guidance for anyone starting pig farming as a business.
3. Provide Step-by-Step Guidance
   The documentary breaks down each stage of pig farming into manageable steps, allowing viewers to learn at their own pace.
4. Encourage Hands-On Learning
   While the documentary provides knowledge, viewers are encouraged to practice what they learn and apply the techniques in real farming scenarios.

Impact

The Pig Farming Documentary Project has empowered individuals and communities to take control of their livelihoods:

✅ Equipped aspiring farmers with practical knowledge and skills.
✅ Reduced entry barriers for beginners in pig farming.
✅ Promoted entrepreneurship and economic self-reliance.
✅ Inspired interest in sustainable agricultural practices among youth and volunteers.

One viewer shared:
"I had always wanted to start pig farming, but I didn’t know where to begin. This documentary made it simple and gave me confidence to start my own farm."

Sustainability

The project is sustained through:

• Digital and physical distribution of the documentary to communities, schools, and volunteer networks.
• Follow-up support and mentoring by experienced FECY volunteers.
• Collaboration with agricultural experts and local farmers for continuous updates.
• Encouragement for viewers to share their progress and experiences, creating a peer-learning network.

FECY also encourages supporters to sponsor training packs, which include starter guides, basic tools, and mentorship sessions for aspiring pig farmers.

Looking Ahead

FECY Foundation plans to expand the Pig Farming Documentary Project by:

Producing additional training materials on livestock farming, poultry, and aquaculture.

• Organizing live workshops and farm visits to complement the documentary.
• Partnering with agricultural organizations and institutions to provide technical support and funding.
• Building an online resource hub where aspiring farmers can access tutorials, tips, and mentorship.

Through this initiative, FECY continues to equip communities with practical skills that foster economic empowerment, self-reliance, and sustainable livelihoods.

"Knowledge shared is opportunity multiplied — and every pig raised with care is a step toward independence."