Pastured Pig Podcast

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.

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

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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/

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

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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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In this episode, I talk with Kirstin Bordner of Mouse Creek Farm in central Pennsylvania. Kirstin has been working her 44 acres for over 40 year but started raising pigs on pasture just 8 years ago. Her foray into pasture pigs now has her running a 10 sow registered IPP breeding operation. For more information about her farm, check her out on facebook here.

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

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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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In this episode, I talk with Jason Storey of Storey Family Farms. Jason and his family were able to buy a 25 acre farm in South Central Iowa that they had been renting a portion of for over 3 years. This old farm had the remnants of a confinement operation including a 1/4 acre concrete pad. Jason uses that pad as the hub on his wagon wheel pasture setup for his breed stock.

You can find them on here on facebook.

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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In this episode, I talk with Wyatt Reader. Wyatt has a 14 acre farm in West Central Manitoba, Canada. This his first year raising pigs and he has faced some challenges with his first round of farrowing and finishing. Wyatt shares with me his goals for expanding his pastured operation and other elements of his farm.

SPONSOR: For more information about the pending conference at the Rodale Institute, visit https://treesforgraziers.com/product/beyond-grass-and-grain/

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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This episode crosses a new boundary for us! This is our first interview with a producer in Europe. In this episode, I talk with Tom Leimar who is farming with his wife on 16 acres of land in Sweden. It was very interesting to get his take on pasturing pigs in Sweden and hearing about the subtle differences.

SPONSOR: For more information about the pending conference at the Rodale Institute, visit https://treesforgraziers.com/product/beyond-grass-and-grain/

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:

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:

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In this episode, I talk with John Romero who has a farm in central Louisiana. John has a desire to see more people have access to better quality food. So much, that he donates a large portion of his farm products to local food pantries and rehab facilities. We have a great conversation about how important it is to teach others about cleaner foods.

SPONSOR: For more information about the pending conference at the Rodale Institute, visit https://treesforgraziers.com/product/beyond-grass-and-grain/

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:

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/

In this episode, I talk with Austin Unruh with Trees for Graziers. Austin was on the podcast a year ago discussing the topic of silvopasture for pigs. This year, we revisit this discussion and take a much deeper dive into the topic of intentional planting of a variety of trees to produce forage options throughout the season. For more information about Austin's company, visit https://treesforgraziers.com/

For more information about the pending conference at the Rodale Institute, visit https://treesforgraziers.com/product/beyond-grass-and-grain/

Books Austin Referenced:
Tree Crops by J. Russell Smith
Lesser Beasts: A Snout-to-Tail History of the Humble Pig by Mark Essig

In this episode, I talk with Joshua Collins of Field and Forest Farm in Maine. Joshua is a small scale pork producer and offers custom on farm processing. His day job, however, is that of a state meat inspector for Maine. Josh brings some interesting insight to processing due to his experience. I think you will find this conversation very interesting and entertaining.

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:

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/