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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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Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
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.
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:
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
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.
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:
Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
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.
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:
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
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:
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
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:
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
In this episode, I talk with Stephanie Walker of Vincent Farms in Point Blank, TX. Stephanie shares how she has transitioned to full time farming and how she is building a distination location with her farm store.
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:
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
In this episode, I talk with Joe Blakeslee about his farm in western New York and how adding on farm processing has helped his business model be stronger. This is an approach growing in popularity among small farms.
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:
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
In this episode, I speak with Kyle Perreault about his on farm processing and the progress he has made since we last spoke.
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:
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
In this episode, I speak with Jordy Buck from Michigan. He is exploring a niche marketing with Asian Heritage Hogs (Potbellies) on his farm. It is interesting to hear how he is raising out these smaller pigs with very little inputs.
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:
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
In this episode, I revisit with Rob Dowdle of Dowdle Family Farm to discuss his last two seasons of raising our Mangalitsa as a production hog and the challenges he faced. Rob shares lessons learned and how he is transitioning to be more profitable.
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: