This manga follows Hachiken as he grapples with the ethical dilemmas of being a farmer and ultimately comes to terms with the care and concern necessary for livestock that will be eaten. Along the way, Hachiken becomes overwhelmed with how much meat his purchase of Pork Bowl has produced, and the entire community happily helps out. Despite tough questions, Hachiken proves to be a skilled bacon-maker.

Silver Spoon Vol. 4

From Book 1: Defying the expectations of family and teachers, Yuugo Hachiken chooses to leave the city and enroll at Ooezo Agricultural High School. Having always been at the top of his class, Yuugo assumes a rural school will be a breeze, but mucking out stables, gathering eggs, and chasing errant calves takes a lot out of him-and fills him with something he's never experienced before. Surrounded by endless fields and fresh air, Yuugo discovers a new connection to the land and to life...Springtime begins at Ezo AG!!

Silver Spoon Vol. 4

Hiromu Arakawa