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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 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.
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
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
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
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
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.