Pastured Pig Podcast

Episode 125 - Developing the Ideal Automatic Pig Feeding and Watering System

In this episode, I talk with Ross Lewis a young farmer in Virginia. Ross is a civil engineer and has used his design knowledge to come up with a pretty ingenious automatic feeding and watering system for his breeding stock. We will describe it in this audio podcast but the link to his Youtube video explaining it below.

Ross's Youtube Video

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Episode 124 - Raising and Registering Idaho Pasture Pigs at White Bison Farm

In the episode, I talk with Dave and Jodi Cronauer from White Bison Farm in northern Wisconsin. They have a lot going on at their farm including raising bison for meat, GypsyVanner Horses (not for meat), and Idaho Pastured Pigs (those are for meat). They also maintain the IPP nation registry. To learn more about them, visit their website:

https://whitebisonfarm.com/

 

Come join us at the homesteading-ish conference this September 13th and 14th in Charleston WV.

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:

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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:

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Episode 123 - Step by Step Instructions on How to Start a Hog Roasting Business with Carl Blake

In this episode, I talk with Carl Blake about his new book Pork For Profit: The Business of Whole Hog Roasting. This book is a comprehensive step by step guide on how to build and manage a hog roasting business. This is a great side gig for pastured pig farms or can even be a full time gig in some areas. Be sure to check out his book on Amazon here is the link https://amzn.to/4bhrdWF

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Episode 122 - Overcoming Farrowing Issues and Other Challenges for a First Year Farmer

In this episode, I talke with Brian MacFarland of Five Forks Farm in Bruceton Mills, WV. Brian and his wife are just at the one year mark of having pigs on pasture. Farrowing has been tough for them the last year, but they are using these experiences to grow and hone their craft when it comes to raising pigs. Brian shares his "failures" in a honest and open manner. I hope this will be beneficial and encouraging to other just starting their pastured pig journey.

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Episode 121 - Explosive Growth from 2 Pigs to a Large Scale Farming Operation in Less Than 36 Months!

In this episode, I talk with Bryson Lipscomb of Triple Oaks Farm in Virginia about how he and his wife took a simple hobby farm and in less than 3 years turned it into a large scale operation that has them both working full time now on the farm. 

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Episode 120 - Managing Red Wattles, Beef, Sheep, and the Frozen North as a retired Navy Officer

In this episode, I talk with Maj Jim Brickson (retired) about his farm/homesteading efforts on 50 acres in Northern Minnesota. Jim and his wife are both retired from the military and looks to enjoy the golden years on the farm. We talk about some of the challenges that poses as well as how to manage aging and farming work. Check out the Brickson Youtube channel at Savory Life

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

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Please consider supporting us on Patreon:

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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:

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Episode 119 - Adjusting and Evolving Market Setup for Maximum Efficiency - Sheraton Park Farms

In this episode, I talke with Chuck Lewis of Sheraton Park Farms about how his farmer's market setup has evolved over time to produce the most efficient and profitable setup for his farm. Chuck dies into the details of cost and things to consider when setting up for a market.

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

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We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence. 

Help us reach our next benchmark at 40 patrons. To learn more visit:

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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:

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Episode 118 -Exploring the Pros and Cons of an AGH X Hampshire cross with Evergreen Farm

In this episode, I speak with Tyler Hill of Evergreen Farm in Pennsylvania. Tyler is working 53 acres with chickens, sheep and pigs. Pigs are his most recent addition and through providence, he ended up with a breeding pair of AGH X Hampshire. We explore the challenges of this cross and what he has liked and what he plans to do differently.

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

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We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence. 

Help us reach our next benchmark at 40 patrons. To learn more visit:

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:

https://thepasturedpig.com/podcast/

Episode 117 - Discussing Processing Woes and How to Overcome Them

In this episode, Rob Dowdle and I am have a comprehensive discussion on issues we have all faced with processors. Our conversation turns from the sad horror stories to how to manage issues and tips on how to prevent them in the first place.

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

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig

We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence. 

Help us reach our next benchmark at 40 patrons. To learn more visit:

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:

https://thepasturedpig.com/podcast/

Episode 116 - Building educational opportunities at Revercomb Farms in Virginia

In this episode, I talk with Mindy Lipinski of Revercomb Farms in VA about how they manage their pigs on pasture and how they have added education opportunities to not only share their knowledge and experience but also to create additional income for the farm.

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

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig

We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence. 

Help us reach our next benchmark at 40 patrons. To learn more visit:

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:

https://thepasturedpig.com/podcast/