Pastured Pig Podcast

In this episode, I talk with Ben McMurray from Hill Valley Farm in Michigan. We discuss his experiences, his farm setup, and how he incorporates Airbnb into his farm business. If you would like to know more about his farm, visit his website at http://Michiganhillvalleyfarm.com If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, v...

In this episode, I talk with Luke Eising with Provision Family Farms in Michigan. Luke talks about his experience on their polyculture farm including how he approaches retail and wholesale customers and marketing issues he faces each year. For more information on his farm, check out his website at: https://www.provisionfamilyfarms.com If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House...

On this episode, I speak with Jordan Green from J&L Green farm. Jordan has had some incredible growth over the past several years and shares with me how he manages it all. Be sure to check him out at  jlgreenfarm.com 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: http://redtoolhouse.com

In this episode, I fly solo with a marketing discussion. Many start up farms these days rely heavily on social media to be their main source of communication with potential and existing customers. The convenience and the popularity make it the obvious choice. What would happen, however, if those social media platforms changed overnight or decided to change their terms of use and kick you off of th...

In this episode, I discuss pig butchery and farm setup with Doug Wharton of Hand Hewn Farm. Doug and Andy are know for their incredible workshops on butchering and charcuterie. While they don't have a Youtube Channel, you can find them all over Youtube as other channels share their experiences with Hand Hewn Farm. If you would like to more about Hand Hewn Farm, check out their website: https://www...

In this episode, I talk with Trisha Lund of Lund Farms in Oklahoma. Trisha and I discuss her setup on her 5 acre farm that includes the use of farrowing crates. While this is a bit of a controversial topic, Trisha does a great job explaining her reasons for using the crates and how they integrate into her pasture system. Be sure to look at her pictures on her facebook page. We want to hear and sha...

In this episode, I talk with Grant Goldberg of Twisted Pines Farm in Colorado about quitting a solid, professional job in order to pursue a dream about farming full time. Grant talks about some of the adjustments he and his family had to make and some of the challenges with taking that leap. If you would like to know more about Twisted Pines Farm, visit their facebook page . We want to hear and sh...

In this episode, I talk with Greg Putney of Rise N Swine Farms in New York. Greg has an interesting story of reclaiming an old dairy farm and using pastured pigs as the workhorse for reclaiming old pasture. If you would like to know more about his setup, check out his website at risenswinefarm.com . If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit  https://redtoolhouse.com  Clic...

In this episode, I take a break from the normal process and discuss our efforts with pastured pigs here at Red Tool House. Several listeners have asked me to share our experiences. If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit  https://redtoolhouse.com  Click on our  Pastured Pig Podcast link  to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future...

In this episode, I speak with Noah West who has the unique challenge of pasturing pigs in the high elevation desert in SW Arizona. Noah faces some interesting challenges in his attempt to pasture pigs. If you would like to know more or see the pictures we reference in the podcast, visit his facebook page at AdobeOwlRanch . If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit  https:...

In this video, I talk with Stephen Smith from Iron Bell Acres in Greensboro, NC. Stephen is taking a 6 acre farm that has been in his family for a while and has worked for several years getting his pastured pig operation up and running. If you would like to know more about Iron Bell Acres, you can find them on facebook .   If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit  https:...

In this podcast episode, I talk with DJ (for the second time - long story) about his farm setup at Shadow B Farms. He has some unique challenges with his land setup, but has found success with Farmers Markets and something he calls "Swine Samplin' Saturdays". IF you would like to know more about his farm find them on facebook @ShadowBFarms .   If you would like to know more about our farm in South...

In this episode, I talk with Erich Henschel who is pasturing pigs on a homestead level in Virginia. Erich discusses the challenges of getting started and his goals to expand slowly with better infrastructure. You can find Erich on instagram @henschelhof. If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit  https://redtoolhouse.com  Click on our  Pastured Pig Podcast link  to sugges...

In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Niksarian from Roam'Acres in South Carolina. Jonathan claims to be new at raising pastured hogs but within his first year he has some nice experiences and successes that are moving him forward. If you would like to know more about Roam' Acres, check out their facebook page . If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit  https://redtoolho...

In this episode, we talk with James Chlebowski, AKA Dr. Smokehouse, about his interesting foray into pastured piggery. Jim has a great story he shares with me about how he butchers and finishes all of his hogs on his farm. If you would like to know more about Jim, follow him on Instagram @drsmokehouse. If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit  https://redtoolhouse.com  C...

In this interview, we talk with Lee Evans from Delta Heritage Farms in Alabama. Lee is new to pig farming but has already had measurable success. He was motivated to get into raising pastured meat due to health concerns he was facing. To learn more about Delta Heritage Farms, visit their facebook page . If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit  https://redtoolhouse.com  ...

In this podcast, we talk with Lyndsi Laughlin from Prodigy Farms in Pella, Iowa. Lyndsi has recently changed her farming setup/practices and has embrace heritage breeds. In this interview, we talk about the introduction of mulefoot hogs onto her farm. For more information about her farm, visit her facebook page .   If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit  https://redtoo...

This week we talk with Chris Matthews from Coyote Creek Ranch in Missouri. Chris has a polyculture farm with a variety of animals to help rebuild the soil on his 20 acre farm. Earlier farming practices had stripped the land of any soil and proved to be a real challenge for Chris starting out. For more about Coyote Creek Ranch, visit his website  or facebook page . If you would like to know more ab...

In this episode, I talk with Cathy Payne, recognized expert on the Guinea Hog and author of the book Saving the Guinea Hog:The Recovery of an American Homestead Hog. Cathy and I talk about the history of the guinea hog, other heritage breeds that are threatened, and the viability of guinea hogs on a pasture pig farm. Cathy has graciously offered a special promo to all of our listeners so you can d...

This week we talk with Marissa Fortin of Spring Hill Heritage Farm in Wisconsin. If you would like to know more about Marissa's farm, visit her  web page here .  If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit  https://redtoolhouse.com  Click on our  Pastured Pig Podcast link  to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.

This week we talk with Scott Haase of Blue Dirt Farm in Blue Earth, MN. Scott finishes Mangalitza pigs on his farm.  If you would like to know more about Scott's farm, visit his  facebook page here .   If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit  https://redtoolhouse.com  Click on our  Pastured Pig Podcast link  to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be i...

This week we talk with Andrea Sorenson from Rooted Acres Homestead in Wisconsin. On her homestead she is raising American Guinea Hogs at production level and offers mobile sales. If you would like to know more about her farm, visit her facebook page here . We mentioned our sponsor, Titan Equipment, at the beginning of the podcast. Please consider supporting our podcast by supporting the sponsors....

Today's episode includes an interview with another individual new to raising pigs on pasture. Chris Dymski and his wife are in central PA and decided they wanted to farm. With a little bit of research, they decided starting with pigs was the logical step. Hear the successes and challenges they encountered in their first year. We mentioned our sponsor, Titan Equipment, at the beginning of the podca...

Today we go in a little different direction and interview a farmer new to raising pigs on pasture. Jack Pollner at the Mindful Homestead has one year of raising pastured pigs under his belt. I talk with him about his assessment of that first year as well as plans for the upcoming year. For more information about Mindful Homestead, visit his facebook page . We mentioned our sponsor, Olight, at the...

On today's podcast I get to talk with a fellow mountaineer! It is great to talk with everyone all over the country but there is something special about talking to someone from my home state of West Virginia. Doug Downs and his family operate Spoondle Farms (no that is not a typo). They look to value add their pork sales by offering specialized finishing opportunities. For more information about Sp...