Episodes

Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Episode 33 - Pasturing Pigs in High Elevation Desert
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
Episode 32 - Converting a 6 acre tobacco farm into a pastured pig operation
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.

Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Episode 30 - Building a pastured pig operation on 4 acres
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
In this episode, I talk with Erich Henschel who is pasturing pigs on a homestead level in Virginia. Erich discusses the challenges of getting started and his goals to expand slowly with better infrastructure. You can find Erich on instagram @henschelhof.
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 Dec 11, 2019
Episode 29 - Roaming around with Roamin' Acres
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Niksarian from Roam'Acres in South Carolina. Jonathan claims to be new at raising pastured hogs but within his first year he has some nice experiences and successes that are moving him forward. If you would like to know more about Roam' Acres, check out their facebook page.
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 Dec 04, 2019
Episode 28 - Is there a doctor in the smokehouse??
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
In this episode, we talk with James Chlebowski, AKA Dr. Smokehouse, about his interesting foray into pastured piggery. Jim has a great story he shares with me about how he butchers and finishes all of his hogs on his farm. If you would like to know more about Jim, follow him on Instagram @drsmokehouse.
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 Nov 20, 2019
Episode 27 - Health concerns motivated him to become a pig farmer
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
In this interview, we talk with Lee Evans from Delta Heritage Farms in Alabama. Lee is new to pig farming but has already had measurable success. He was motivated to get into raising pastured meat due to health concerns he was facing. To learn more about Delta Heritage Farms, visit their facebook page.
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 Nov 13, 2019
Episode 26 - Raising Mulefoot Hogs at Prodigy Farms
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
In this podcast, we talk with Lyndsi Laughlin from Prodigy Farms in Pella, Iowa. Lyndsi has recently changed her farming setup/practices and has embrace heritage breeds. In this interview, we talk about the introduction of mulefoot hogs onto her farm. For more information about her farm, visit her facebook page.
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 Nov 06, 2019
Episode 25 - Overcoming poor soil quality at Coyote Creek Ranch
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
This week we talk with Chris Matthews from Coyote Creek Ranch in Missouri. Chris has a polyculture farm with a variety of animals to help rebuild the soil on his 20 acre farm. Earlier farming practices had stripped the land of any soil and proved to be a real challenge for Chris starting out.
For more about Coyote Creek Ranch, visit his website or facebook page.
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 Oct 30, 2019
Episode 24 - Saving the Guinea Hogs with author Cathy Payne
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
In this episode, I talk with Cathy Payne, recognized expert on the Guinea Hog and author of the book Saving the Guinea Hog:The Recovery of an American Homestead Hog. Cathy and I talk about the history of the guinea hog, other heritage breeds that are threatened, and the viability of guinea hogs on a pasture pig farm.
Cathy has graciously offered a special promo to all of our listeners so you can download her eBook for FREE. Visit www.guineahogbooks.com/promo/ and follow the instructions on how to receive your free copy.
If you have read or will read Cathy's book, please consider giving her a review on Amazon or other book sites where it is available. We need to support authors like Cathy who are helping get the word out about pastured/heritage hogs.
Other sites to check out:
https://app.etapestry.com/cart/livestockconservancy/default/item.php?ref=4237.0.28044473
https://www.magazooms.com/HTML5/BoomAthens-LLC
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.