Pastured Pig Podcast

EP167 - Moving from Northern Ontario to Even More Northern Ontario

In this episode, I talk with Micheon Hutchings from A Lovely Place Called Home. She and her family are in the process of moving from their current homestead/farm in northern Ontario to a new property further north (yes, further north). She shares with me their efforts and challenges of relocating their farm to a new location many hours away. Micheon has a large following on Instagram at A Lovely Place Called Home.

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EP 166 - Managing an offsite farm in Missouri

In this episode, I talk with Andrea and Jordan Kaufman from Upside Farms. They are slowly transitioning to their new farm land in an adjacent town with plans of growing their production. Currently, they have to travel daily to tend their pigs and manage their farm from a distance. They are beginning construction on their house this summer on the new location and hope to be in soon.

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EP165 - Just starting out with 62 acres in Ottawa

In this episode, I talk with Kyle Purdy of Purdy Farms in Ottawa, Ontario. Kyle and his family recently acquired 62 rural acres where they are building their dream farm/homestead. Kyle shares his experience with raising their first couple of pigs last year and his plans to raise more this year. With almost 30 acres of pasture and the remaining in Canadian bush, Kyle has plenty of space to try a variety of options.

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Ep164 - Veterinarian Discussion Concerning Pastured Pigs with Dr. Jim Kober

Well, I finally got it! A great conversation with a veterinarian who has decades of experiencing caring for pigs both in commercial confinement operations and pigs on pasture. Dr. Jim Kober talked with me about the health concerns with pigs and we took on some hotly debated topics as well!

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Ep163 - Sales and Marketing Strategies with Moore Meats

In this episode, I dig deeper into sales and marketing with Jake Moore of Moore meats. We had Jake on the podcast recently (episode 160) and I wanted to spend a little more time discussing his efforts. To learn more about him, visit mooremeats.com.

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EP162 - Building a Family Farm at Popcorn Creek Pork

In this episode, I talk with Jacob Lee of Popcorn Creek Pork in Indiana. Jacob and his young family are building a new farm on 62 rolling acres in southern Indiana. His dream is to build a generational farm with his kids and the extend family just minutes away. Learn more about his farm at Popcorn Creek Farm on facebook.

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E161 - Raising Pork & Chicken for Their On-Farm Preschool

In this episode, I talk with Jacob Chase of Chase the Dream Farm in Vermont. Jacob and his wife have a 52 acre farm where they raise pigs and chickens to provide food for their family and their on-farm preschool. The opportunity to provide clean, healthy food is a key part of their preschool business model and proves to be a great educational opportunity for the children as well. If you would like to know more about their farm, check them out on facebook at Chase the Dream Farm.

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EP160 - Iberico Hogs in Eastern PA

In this episode, I talk with Jake Moore of Moore Meats. Jake has developed an incredible direct to consumer farm business specializing in Wagyu beef at his farm in eastern Pennsylvania. Recently, he has ventured into pasture pork with the same intent for high quality products. Jake talks about his efforts bringing the Iberico hogs and how they have fared so far on his farm. To learn more about him, visit mooremeats.com.

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Episode 159 - Woodlot Pigs in Nova Scotia

In this episode, I talk with Shane Pilgrim of Hardwood Hills. Shane and his young family are farming on 3 acres of dense woods in Nova Scotia. Shane talks aboot the challenges they have faced with clearing land, fencing the pig paddocks, and struggling with a drought in their first season. If you want to know more about their farm, check them out on instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/hardwoodhills/

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EP158 - Pure Bred Berkshire in Central TX

In this episode, I talk with Dyron and Kelley Brodbeck of Waymaker Farms in central Texas. They have a 142 acre ranch that includes beef and Berkshire pork. We discuss how they were able to get their sales operation up and running quickly by working with local catering and wineries to introduce their products to a variety of customers.

Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.

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