I read this in the latest issue and it's interesting. If I was countrified I'd definitely do it. Beats weeding the garden for sure.
If we had the right place for it, I'd give it a try too. I always loved pork, but I rarely buy it now. The meat in the markets is so lean that it cooks up tough, and the flavor is definitely lacking. When I make the occasional pork roast, I add fat to it. Otherwise, there aren't enough pan drippings for gravy.
We have just over an acre of land, access to a stream, and woodlands behind us. Pigs would probably just love it. Unfortunately, we're in a suburban area with regulations against keeping livestock. I kicked around the idea of having some chickens once and my husband vetoed it immediately on those grounds. Oh well. I guess I have enough projects already!
Perhaps I could find a local source of pork raised in these superior conditions.