You cannot feed garbage to pigs unless it has been heated to 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Law

This seemingly absurd law is actually a crucial piece of agricultural legislation designed to prevent the spread of diseases like trichinosis and swine fever. Historically, farmers would feed raw municipal garbage to their swine, which led to devastating parasite outbreaks. By legally requiring farmers to boil the trash first, the state ensured the safety of the pork supply.