Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
In this episode, I speak with Jonathan Kemmerer and Laura Jensen from the American Meishan Breeders Association on why the Meishan breed is so desirable. For more information on the breed check out:
Website: https://www.meishanbreeders.com/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@americanmeishanbreedersass8952
SPONSOR: The 2nd Annual Homesteading-ish Conference https://homesteading-ish.com/
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
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Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Episode 144 - Symbiotic Farming with Pigs, Beef, Sheep, and an on-farm Brewery in Quebec
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
In this episode, I talk with Ryan Allen of McAllen Farm and Brewery in Quebec, Canada. Ryan is a 7th generation farmer on the same land his ancestor's settled. As he took over the farm, he added pigs and the brewery to the farm with all ingredients for the brewery coming from the farm. Spent grains are fed back to the pigs and beef and help develop a great sustainable model for his operation. Find them on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/p/Macallen-Ferme-et-Brasserie-100046434972035/
SPONSOR: The 2nd Annual Homesteading-ish Conference https://homesteading-ish.com/
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
Please consider supporting us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig
If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at:

Monday Jun 02, 2025
Ep143 - Call Upon the Name of the Lard for Healthy Skin
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
In this episode, I talk with Charles Mayfield of Farrow skincare products. Charles has taken his farming experience and turn it into a thriving skincare product company. We talk about the benefits of lard and how we as a society have deviated so much from using the pig for so many of our daily needs.
If you would like to learn more about Charles and his products, visit https://farrow.life.
SPONSOR: Red Tool House Store - https://store.redtoolhouse.com/
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
Please consider supporting us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig
If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at:

Monday May 26, 2025
Episode 142 - Pros and Cons of Shipping Retail Pork Products
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
In this episode, I have two guest on the podcast. Both have experience shipping retail cuts to customers all over the country. Rob Dowdle of Dowdle Family Farm and Jake Miller of Outwest Farm share their experiences, tips and tricks on how to successfully add shipping to your farm sales.
SPONSOR: Red Tool House Store - https://store.redtoolhouse.com/
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
Please consider supporting us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig
If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at:

Monday Apr 28, 2025
Episode 141 - Focusing on Piglet Production with Small Town Farms in Ontario
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
In this episode, I talk with Nathan Post of Small Town Farms in Beamsville, Ontario. Nathan and his family have a farrowing operation on 7 leased acres between Buffalo and Toronto. Their goal is to build their operation into a farrowing/feeder pigs business focusing on quality genetics and hybrid vigor. For more information about their farm, visit their website at smalltownfarms.net.
SPONSOR: Red Tool House Store - https://store.redtoolhouse.com/
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
Please consider supporting us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig
If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at:

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Ep140 - Dr. Smokehouse has relocated to Maine
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
In this episode, I revisit with Jim Chelbowski (aka Dr. Smokehouse) who was last on the podcast in December of 2019 (Episode 28). Jim has dedicated much of his spare time honing his charcuterie skills and has become quite skilled and knowledgable in that field. Since we last talked with Jim, he has moved to Maine and has a different setup in which to raise his pigs, process them on farm, and cure and finish. He is working to make his farm an educational destination location.
The book Jim references is Meat Smoking and Smokehouse Design by Stanley Marianski
SPONSOR: Red Tool House Store - https://store.redtoolhouse.com/
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
Please consider supporting us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig
If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at:

Monday Mar 31, 2025
Ep 139 - Forty Years of Pigs with Trifecta Natural Pork
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
In this episode, I talk with Neal Saxton who has been raising pigs practically all of his life. His experience in breeding has lead him to create his ideal closed loop herd that gives him the results he has been looking for. His grasp of swine genetics is amazing and I think you will be impressed by his efforts.
You can learn more about him at https://www.facebook.com/trifectanaturalpork/
SPONSOR: Red Tool House Store - https://store.redtoolhouse.com/
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
Please consider supporting us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig
If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at:

Monday Mar 17, 2025
Episode 138 - How different are Pasture Pigs in Canada?
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
In this episode, I talk with Jason Dodd of Dodds Acres in Ontario, Canada. Jason shares details about his farm setup and some of the subtle differences they experience when it comes to feed, processing, and breed choice in Canada. For more information about his farm, visit https://doddsacres.ca/
SPONSOR: Red Tool House Store - https://store.redtoolhouse.com/
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
Please consider supporting us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig
If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at:

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Ep 137 - Just Getting Started in Idaho
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
In this episode, I talk with Hunter Forsberg who is just getting started in pastured pigs on his family's ranch in Idaho. We talk about future goals and challenges he is facing in the harsh conditions of his region.
SPONSOR: Sierra Madre - https://offer.sierramadreresearch.com/red-tool-house-pws
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
Please consider supporting us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig
If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at:

Monday Feb 10, 2025
Episode 136 - Building a Meishan Herd in Central Georgia
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
In this episode, I interview Preston Fuller of the MF Farmstead. Preston and his family are starting a pastured pig operation in Georgia and they have fallen in love with the Meishan breed. They hope to build a pastured pig operation from that breed and experiment with some genetic crosses.
Learn more about them at Themffarmstead.com
SPONSOR: Sierra Madre - https://offer.sierramadreresearch.com/red-tool-house-esb
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
Please consider supporting us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig
If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at: