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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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Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
In this episode, I talk with Grant Estrade from Laughing Buddha Nursery in Rio, LA. Grant explains how they use pigs to help build compost for their farm and nursery business. He also mentions an upcoming conference at Polyface Farm but that has been postponed for a date to be determined.
For more information about Grant and his farm visit https://www.laughingbuddhanursery.com/
For more information about the HONE (Homesteaders of New England) visit www.mindfulhomestead.com/hone2022
Check out the NEW Pastured Pig website that is live!
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/
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
In this episode, I talk with Tanner Spurlock who operates Fuller Farms in TX. Tanner shares intimate details of the data he tracks for his pastured pig operation. He explains how this data has allowed him to grow exponentially in less than 3 years. Tracking ROI can seem daunting, but it really pays off in the long run.
I also want to thank him for making the spreadsheet available for our Patreon supporters.
You can find that post here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/fuller-farms-69306957?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare
For more information about Fuller Farms visit www.fullerfarmstx.com
Check out the NEW Pastured Pig website that is live!
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:
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
In this episode, I talk with Clay Price of Price Family Farm. We discuss his setup but get into some details about his unique approach to selling Whole and Half hogs and beef.
Check out the NEW Pastured Pig website that is live!
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 May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
In this episode, I talk with Abigail Laubacher of Laubacher Acres in PA. Abigail tells a bit about her farm setup but we spend the core of the conversation talking about the issues of farm debt. She has a USDA background and saw first hand how debt can practically enslave farmers.
https://www.facebook.com/Laubacheracres
Join Us May 22nd in Grady, NC for Sheraton Park Farms Pastured Pig Workshop. I have been invited to be a guest presenter that day. For more info visit:
Check out the NEW Pastured Pig website that is live!
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 Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
In this episode, I talk with Matt Hardy of Rust Hill Ranch in Minnesota about how he and his family left the city during the unrest and pandemic situations and moved to a more rural setting where he started his farming endeavors with chickens and pigs. It is a great story of how overcoming the fear of uprooting and starting over.
oin Us May 22nd in Grady, NC for Sheraton Park Farms Pastured Pig Workshop. I have been invited to be a guest presenter that day. For more info visit:
Check out the NEW Pastured Pig website that is live!
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:
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
In this episode, I talk with Andrew Bryant fromPlane View Farm in Missouri. He shares how they had to step away from farming for a while due to a family illness and are now ramping back up their operation. Andrew also share some of the details behind the unique name of their farm. Runway pigs anyone?
Join Us May 22nd in Grady, NC for Sheraton Park Farms Pastured Pig Workshop. I have been invited to be a guest presenter that day. For more info visit:
Check out the NEW Pastured Pig website that is live!
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 Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
In this episode, I speak with Walter Jeffries from Sugar Mountain Farm. If you have been in pasture pigs for even a little while you have most likely heard of Walt or you have found yourself on his website as it is an incredible resource for pastured pig information. Walter has an incredible setup in Vermont that includes an onsite processing facility that he operates and manages himself. For more info about him, check out Sugar Mountain Farm.
Join Us May 22nd in Grady, NC for Sheraton Park Farms Pastured Pig Workshop. I have been invited to be a guest presenter that day. For more info visit:
Check out the NEW Pastured Pig website that is live!
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 Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Hans Koehnk and Paul Skartvedt of Arkolabs. We discuss establishing a vaccine regimen with your pastured pig herd. Hans and Paul offer some insight into the history of their company and discuss the benefits and application of their products. For more information, visit http://www.arkolabs.com/
Paul also forwarded information on a gel product that will help get vaccines into piglets still nursing. https://www.asp-inc.com/underline/
Check out the NEW Pastured Pig website that is live!
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 Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
In this episode, I speak with Mollie Smith-Steffey about her farm in south western Virginia. Similar to us, she is raising hogs on steep Appalachian slope and addressing the challenges that come from that topography. To learn more about her farm visit
https://www.facebook.com/copper.mule.75/
instagram:@thecopperpennyfarm
Check out the NEW Pastured Pig website that is live!
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/
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
In this episode, I speak with Jennifer Hutchens with Cabbage Branch Farm in North Carolina. Jennifer had to make an abrupt change in her farm business when the pandemic cause her equine work to come to a screeching halt. Here how she was able to adjust by adding pastured pigs to her farm business. For more info on Cabbage Branch Farm visit https://www.facebook.com/cabbagebranchfarm
Check out the NEW Pastured Pig website that is live!
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/