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Our podcast discusses all things concerning raising pigs on pasture. From a small herd for personal consumption on the homestead to large scale commercial operations. We discuss the topics and talk to the producers.
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Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
On this episode, I speak with Jordan Green from J&L Green farm. Jordan has had some incredible growth over the past several years and shares with me how he manages it all. Be sure to check him out at
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Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
In this episode, I fly solo with a marketing discussion. Many start up farms these days rely heavily on social media to be their main source of communication with potential and existing customers. The convenience and the popularity make it the obvious choice. What would happen, however, if those social media platforms changed overnight or decided to change their terms of use and kick you off of their platform? How would you communicate with customers? In this discussion, I point out some of the potential issues with use social media (facebook) exclusively and suggest other options to keep communication conduits open.
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Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
In this episode, I discuss pig butchery and farm setup with Doug Wharton of Hand Hewn Farm. Doug and Andy are know for their incredible workshops on butchering and charcuterie. While they don't have a Youtube Channel, you can find them all over Youtube as other channels share their experiences with Hand Hewn Farm.
If you would like to more about Hand Hewn Farm, check out their website:
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Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
In this episode, I talk with Trisha Lund of Lund Farms in Oklahoma. Trisha and I discuss her setup on her 5 acre farm that includes the use of farrowing crates. While this is a bit of a controversial topic, Trisha does a great job explaining her reasons for using the crates and how they integrate into her pasture system. Be sure to look at her pictures on her facebook page.
We want to hear and share your funny farm story on our podcast. Have you had a failure you can look back on and laugh (now)? Did you have a project that didn't quite turn out the way you wanted it? Email it to me using our contact form at our website.
Or better yet, record your story on your smart phone and email/message to me and I will play it on the podcast. Send me a note using the contact form and I will send you a number to message the recording to.
If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit https://redtoolhouse.com Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
In this episode, I talk with Grant Goldberg of Twisted Pines Farm in Colorado about quitting a solid, professional job in order to pursue a dream about farming full time. Grant talks about some of the adjustments he and his family had to make and some of the challenges with taking that leap. If you would like to know more about Twisted Pines Farm, visit their facebook page.
We want to hear and share your funny farm story on our podcast. Have you had a failure you can look back on and laugh (now)? Did you have a project that didn't quite turn out the way you wanted it? Email it to me using our contact form at our website.
Or better yet, record your story on your smart phone and email/message to me and I will play it on the podcast. Send me a note using the contact form and I will send you a number to message the recording to.
If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit https://redtoolhouse.com Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
In this episode, I talk with Greg Putney of Rise N Swine Farms in New York. Greg has an interesting story of reclaiming an old dairy farm and using pastured pigs as the workhorse for reclaiming old pasture. If you would like to know more about his setup, check out his website at risenswinefarm.com.
If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit https://redtoolhouse.com Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
In this episode, I take a break from the normal process and discuss our efforts with pastured pigs here at Red Tool House. Several listeners have asked me to share our experiences.
If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit https://redtoolhouse.com Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
In this episode, I speak with Noah West who has the unique challenge of pasturing pigs in the high elevation desert in SW Arizona. Noah faces some interesting challenges in his attempt to pasture pigs. If you would like to know more or see the pictures we reference in the podcast, visit his facebook page at AdobeOwlRanch.
If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit https://redtoolhouse.com Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
In this video, I talk with Stephen Smith from Iron Bell Acres in Greensboro, NC. Stephen is taking a 6 acre farm that has been in his family for a while and has worked for several years getting his pastured pig operation up and running. If you would like to know more about Iron Bell Acres, you can find them on facebook.
If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit https://redtoolhouse.com Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
In this podcast episode, I talk with DJ (for the second time - long story) about his farm setup at Shadow B Farms. He has some unique challenges with his land setup, but has found success with Farmers Markets and something he calls "Swine Samplin' Saturdays". IF you would like to know more about his farm find them on facebook @ShadowBFarms.
If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit https://redtoolhouse.com Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.