Episodes

Friday Dec 15, 2023
Episode 110 - The Family that Works Together...
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
In this episode, I sit down with Allie Jones from Spring Fed Family Farm in Oklahoma. Allie shares how she is managing to balance raising kids and running a farm with the help of her family who lives on the property with her. This is a great story how family can work together to build something great.
https://www.springfedfamily.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:

Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Episode 109 - African Swine Fever - Is it Coming to the US?
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Rosemary Sifford from the USDA concerning African Swine Fever and the threat it poses to American hog producers. Keeping biosecurity measures in place is ideal as the main line of defense against the spread of this disease.
USDA Website:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/pests-diseases/asf/asf
EPISODE SPONSOR:
Giltek EDC knives - https://gil-tek.com/?wpam_id=2
Be sure to check out our new Classified ad section on the pastured pig website and list your farm business on our NEW Pastured Pig Farm Directory
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 Oct 10, 2023
Episode 108 - Pig and Leaf and American Duroc and All Kinds of Things Going On
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Cliff Davis Of Pig and Leaf farm in Tennessee. Cliff has a comprehensive farming operation going on with some great regenerative processes. Check him out on Facebook and Instagram @pigandleaf @davisamericanduroc
EPISODE SPONSOR:
Giltek EDC knives - https://gil-tek.com/?wpam_id=2
Be sure to check out our new Classified ad section on the pastured pig website and list your farm business on our NEW Pastured Pig Farm Directory
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 Sep 15, 2023
Episode 107 - Starting Pigs on Rented Land
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Tate and Erin who are raising pigs on a rented ranch in Oregon. We have a great conversation about what they have learned as well as the challenges they face with rented land.
EPISODE SPONSOR:
Giltek EDC knives - https://gil-tek.com/?wpam_id=2
Be sure to check out our new Classified ad section on the pastured pig website and list your farm business on our NEW Pastured Pig Farm Directory
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 Aug 22, 2023
Episode 106 - Sounding off with the Ladies from the Sounder podcast
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
In this episode, I speak with the ladies from The Sounder Podcast. These 3 ladies have varied backgrounds in farming and pigs and bring a unique perspective to the effort. Be sure to check out their podcast wherever you get your podcasts or hit the link below.
https://thesounderpod.com/welcome-home
Homesteaders of New England Conference
Use offer code RedToolHouse for 10% off
Be sure to check out our new Classified ad section on the pastured pig website and list your farm business on our NEW Pastured Pig Farm Directory
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 Jul 17, 2023
Escaping the Rat Race to Run Pigs with Heritage Homestead
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
In this episode, I speak with Eric Bennington from Heritage Homestead in Western PA. Eric and his family decided to give up a successful lifestyle outside of Philly and try a "simpler" life of farming. He has made some great progress in his short mount of time.
Be sure to check out our new Classified ad section on the pastured pig website and list your farm business on our NEW Pastured Pig Farm Directory
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:

Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Episode 104 - Using a Grant to Help Advance Farm Goals (and track data)
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Charles Lafferty from Skyline Pastures in PA. Charles has an interesting experience in that he is utilizing a grant to test a new setup on his farm. While the idea of "free" money sounds great, the data Charles is recording will prove to be very helpful for other farmers looking to maximize their land and diversify their product offerings.
Be sure to check out our new Classified ad section on the pastured pig website and list your farm business on our NEW Pastured Pig Farm Directory
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:

Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Episode 103 - Red Wattles are the Core of His 5 Acre Farm Business
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Chris Enos of Enos Family Farm in Iowa. Chris shares how he uses Red Wattles as the core of his 5 acre family farm. As an update, he has recently added Iowa Swabian Hall pigs to his farm.
Be sure to check out our new Classified ad section on the pastured pig website and list your farm business on our NEW Pastured Pig Farm Directory
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 May 09, 2023
Eposide 102 - Finding the Niche of Kune Kune with Legacy Family Farm
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Caitlin Scott about how she is developing a business niche with Kune Kune pigs. I think you will find it interesting how she is focusing on that breed.
List your farm business on our NEW Pastured Pig Farm Directory
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 17, 2023
Episode 101 - Exploring a Sales niche with the 4H Market
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Mark Pursell of Faith & Farm. Mark discusses how he has found a great value added market with the 4H crowd looking for show pigs.
Check out the RUK products made by Giltek.
List your farm business on our NEW Pastured Pig Farm Directory
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: