Luther
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Luther Clevenger on Sunday, February 13th, 2022. While Luther passed suddenly and swiftly the legacy he leaves behind will be known within the GOS community for quite some time. His contributions to the conservation of GOS live on in the GOSPBU herd book. His passion for GOS is known to so many throughout this country as his pigs live on in our pastures, turning up our fields and snoring in our barns.
When many people retire they travel, read more books, and generally slow down to spend more time on leisure and hobbies. Luther retired from a successful career in construction, sold his business, brought in pigs from across the Atlantic and probably worked harder day-to-day than ever before. He was crazy about GOS before importing UK pigs in 2017 and his enthusiasm grew with the infusion of new genetics, body confirmation and temperament from the UK lines. When asked why he got into pigs or GOS or importing UK stock Luther would respond simply “I just want to raise my pigs, we really like everything about them” and so he did for the rest of his days.
Since his passing many have taken time to mourn this loss and reflect on our time with Luther.
Perhaps a testament to the significance of Luther’s vision for both the GOS breed and our community his work is not done. When asked once if he thought there would be a return on his investment in UK stock his response was unexpected, he said “Not in my lifetime, but perhaps in yours”. Despite his success selling both feeder pigs to regional restaurants and registered breeding stock throughout the country this was not about business for him. He understood that his work with GOS was about something bigger than himself and would require work beyond his lifetime.
Carrying Luther’s work forward is a tall order and will require hard work and commitment from our members. Fortunately, GOSPBU is collection of pig farmers and if you’ve trailered pigs even once then you’re ready for anything. Leadership of GOSPBU falls now to Julie Clevenger, and while she mourns the loss of her husband, has voiced her commitment to this breed and the continuation of GOSPBU. Over the next several weeks Julie will be calling together board members and begin taking inventory of the successes and shortcomings of GOSPBU and plotting a course forward for our club. As this path is revealed for us so too will opportunity for our members to be heard and participate in the growth of GOSPBU.
Many have asked what they can do to help and where they can send contributions. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. You can help in several ways. For those wishing to make contributions, several members have taken it upon themselves to create a micro-grant program in honor of Luther. We will help disseminate information about this program as it is made available to us. Furthermore, you can help by helping us make GOSPBU a better version of itself. As we work toward catching up registrations and improving our systems and processes, we will be rolling out new programming for members to participate in and your involvement will be key to our collective success. Lastly, when next your beloved GOS make you smile we ask that you smile back and pour your hearts into leaving this breed better than we found it just as Luther was inspired to do.
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Gloucestershire Old Spots Breeding Advice. January, 2019 D. P. Sponenberg The Gloucestershire Old Spots hog breed is a relatively recent addition to the genetic resources of the USA. The breeding is closely monitored in the United Kingdom, so hogs here have good pedigrees that go back several generations. American breeders need to assure the […]
Our Pure UK Christmas Star had a litter of 13 live piglets yesterday October 29, 2021. This is her 3rd litter and she is an amazing mom. Here are a few picks. We named her Christmas Star because she was born on Christmas Day. The site is our Pure Bred UK Gerald.
Thems some future purses there. Beauty! #needrecipes
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Another litter today from our UK 2nd generation Dahlia gilt. She has 7 beautiful piglets. We also just put Circle Walker into a farrowing pen. She is a 2nd gen Star gilt.
GOSPBU.org Aumsville, Oregon, Oregon
Do you still have uk gilts available? Interested in adding new lines to my herd. A goal for us genetic diversity!
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From our partners at OSU Extension:
Reforestation Assistance for landowners
who need to replant after wildfire.
Were you affected by the 2020 wildfires? Do you need to plant trees? Have you ordered the seedlings you need? If you need to plant trees and have not been able to find seedlings, please fill out this online survey form. Consider signing up to be included in a new program to provide seedlings at fair market prices for landowners affected by the fires.
Due to the wildfires, along with previously planned reforestation demand, availability of tree seedlings and tree planters is expected to be far short of what is needed over the next few years. OSU Extension is working with the Oregon Small Woodlands Association, Oregon Department of Forestry, US Forest Service, and other partners to assess the reforestation need and develop extra capacity to produce seedlings and plant trees.
We want to know who needs trees (and how many) in order to set our targets for aggregated seedling orders for people who have not been able to find trees. We are working on an order for 2021-2022, to be followed by longer range nursery orders to meet expected demand over the next several years.
If you are interested in ordering seedlings through this program please use the survey form to get on our list and we will get back in touch with you to confirm details.
Reforestation Assistance Survey
Do you need financial assistance to pay for re-planting burned areas that cannot/will not be salvage harvested? Under the federal Emergency Forest Restoration Program you may qualify for funding to cover up to 75% of the cost of re-planting some of the areas that burned. The deadline for applications is December 31, 2020. Contact your local office of the Farm Service Agency to apply.
If you have questions, please contact Glenn Ahrens glenn.ahrens@oregonstate.edu 503-655-8631
CARRIE BERGER
Associate Program Leader, Forestry & Natural Resources Extension
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Our 2nd generation Star had a litter of 7 yesterday and the sire is our UK Cosscoombe Gerald 15.
Why you stay so busy.
They’re beautiful!!!😍
About The Breed
The earliest mention of the Gloucestershire Old Spots breed in English literature dates to around 1790. The Old Spots pig is friendly, funny, and floppy-eared, with a large, rounded body. They are white in color and can be sparsely or liberally decorated with black spots.
About Us
In the summer of 2013 many GOS breeders were looking for a place to discuss different aspects of raising GOS pigs. When a collective group of GOS breeders had a chance to meet, and talk about the many great ways to improve the herd, the GOSPBU was born.
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GOS gilts in Maine
Three healthy/hearty gilts left. (Males all sold). Mother is UK, father is US/UK-both registered. Both parents are so gentle and friendly. This was "Tinkerbell's" first litter and she has proven…Total views: 1
Price: $ 225.00
GOS Piglets
Born 7 June 2022 – 6 gilts and 2 boar piglets Would love to sell them with registration but I have not been able to get my sows registration for…Total views: 11
Price: $ 300.00
Adult Dual Registered Rufus Boar
2 year old handsome boar - proven many times over. Gentle and easy to handle. GOSA and GOSPBU registered. Located in central Arkansas. Rufus. Can help with transport within a…Total views: 33
Price: $ 500.00
US Princess x UK Gerald Gilts and Boarlings Available
We have registered breeding stock available from our 100% US Princess Ann sow. She was bred to a 100% UK boar, giving us a live litter of 10 piglets and…Total views: 99
Price: $ 500.00
Gilts and Boars Available in Ohio
We have both boars and gilts that will be available at the end of October. We are located in Central Ohio and can transport for a fee. Registration paperwork for…Total views: 147
Price: $ 500.00
Excellent breeding stock
4 boar and 1 gilt piglet available, excellent bloodlines. Dam Pure UK Muriel, and sire 75% UK. These piglets showing the best growth rates I have seen on our farm.…Total views: 113
Price: $ 450.00
Registered Breeding Quality Piglets and Feeders in NH
If you're looking to raise nutritious and flavorful meat and appreciate a docile heritage animal, we would love to provide Gloucestershire Old Spot piglets for your family, farm, or homestead.…Total views: 283
Price: $ 0.00
Purebred piglets ready to go
12 healthy, gorgeous piglets ready to go anytime. Eating and drinking nicely. 5 females, 7 uncut males. Born 5/17 and 5/20. Will need to cut the males soon if not…Total views: 228
Price: $ 400.00
3 blue group gilts available
We have 3 blue group gilts born March 13, 2021 for $475 each. Cost associated with transportation, vaccinations, health certificates to cross state lines are not included. Call or email…Total views: 120
Price: $ 475.00
Peacehaven Princess Ann Litter
Peacehaven Princess Ann Our Pure UK Peacehaven Princess Ann had seven beautiful piglets for us this morning. She was bred to our Pure UK Peacehaven Sambo 4 and the piglets…Total views: 272
Price: $ 450.00
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GOSPBU
PO Box 1310
Aumsville, OR 97325