Pastured Pig Podcast

Today's podcast we talk with Joseph Baeten of Greater Lakes Farms in Wisconsin. Joe has nice production going on at his farm as well as a great handle on sales and service for his customers. For more information about Greater Lakes Farms, visit https://www.greaterlakesfarms.com If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit  https://redtoolhouse.com  Click on our  Pastured Pig...

Today's podcast we talk about disease control and bio-security measures specific to pastured pigs. To help facilitate this topic I invited Brian Rogers with Berkshire Prime Pork to come on as a guest. Brian was my guest on the very first episode of the Pastured Pig Podcast. Check it out if you would like to know more about his setup. For more information about Brian and Berkshire Prime Pork, visit...

In this episode, we talk with Grace Ruiz from A Couple Acre Farm in Oregon. Grace shares their experience with farrow to finish American Guinea Hog.  Online information for Grace's farm is pending... 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 int...

In this episode, we talk with Gavin Dinnel of Dinner Time Farm in Rochester, Washington. Gavin's operation is expanding each year at a measured pace. He offers a non-typical way of buying whole and half hogs from his farm with flat fee pricing. For more information about Gavin's operation, visit  https://www.facebook.com/DinnerTimeFarm/ If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV,...

In this episode, we talk with John Tamblyn of Tamblyn Family Farm in Illinois. John not only raises pastured hogs on farm but they also produce their own non-GMO feed on site with their own feed mill. They offer pig and other animal feed to local customers and ship to distributors. For more information about John's operation, visit tamblynfamilyfarm.com If you would like to know more about our far...

On today's podcast, we talk with Carl Blake of Rustic Rooster but he has so much more going on then just his farm. For more information on Carl and his various endeavors, check out the links below. American Hotbox website https://americanhotbox.com/   Here is the New York Times article prior to his move to Missouri  https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/us/with-iowa-swabian-hall-...

In this episode, we talk with Deb Jones-Schuler with Wild Plum Farm in Washington State. Wild Plum Farm is built on an old dairy farm established in 1927 just south of the Canadian border. Deb discusses water issues, feeding her Tamworth pigs fodder and bulk apples, on farm slaughtering, and many other great topics from her pig experience. For more information about Deb, find her at Thewildplumfar...

In this episode, we bring David Crafton of Six Oaks Farm back on the podcast to talk about breed selection and the importance of good genetics in your pig herd. His operation is one of the largest pastured pig operations in South Carolina. David is currently working on developing his own breed of pastured hog. If you would like to know more about his farm check out his website at sixoaksfarm.com ....

In this episode, Heather Forthofer from Bittersweet Family Farm in Washington State. Heather shares details of their operation and raising heritage pork.  Visit  http://bittersweetfamilyfarm.com  to see details about their setup up. 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...

In this episode, we take a turn away from our typical pig producer interview and interview Butcher Pete who runs a mobile processing business in New Hampshire. We had a great conversation about processing and government regulations. Check out Butcher Pete on Facebook . If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit redtoolhouse.com and click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to...

In this episode, we talk with April Prussia of Dorthy's Range in Wisconsin. April and her partner raise GOS, help restore prairie, and offer farm stays and catering services to provide various sources of income for their farm Visit dorothysgrange.com to see pictures of their setup and prairie efforts. If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit https://redtoolhouse.com Clic...

In this episode, we interview Nate Beaulac one of three partners at Prairie Creek Farms just outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma. They have been raising pigs on pasture for less than 3 years now but have experience rapid growth. Access to affordable land and a good business model have allowed them to expand in their market. Visit Prairiecreek.farm  to see details about their setup up and follow them on fac...

In this episode, we interview Kate Osgood of Birch Rise Farm in New Hampshire. Kate has an interesting story in that she worked as a fashion merchandiser in a major metropolitan area before becoming a pig farmer. She and her husband Ken, along with their two young boys Hunter and Henry, raise pasture pork and poultry on their farm.  Visit http://birchrisefarm.com  to see details about their setup...

In this episode, we interview David Crafton of Six Oaks Farm. His operation is one of the largest pastured pig operations in South Carolina. David ships pig all over the eastern part of the country and is currently working on developing a new pig breed. If you would like to know more about his farm check out his website at sixoaksfarm.com. If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern...

In this episode, we talk with Lindsey Koleszar who raises Kune Kune pigs on her farm near the Jersey Shore. She explains some of the benefits of raising a smaller breed and how it is less destructive on her pasture.  Lindsey currently doesn't have any social media or website presence, but I will add it to these notes if she does in the future. Visit redtoolhouse.com to suggest new topics or guests...

In our inaugural episode for the Pastured Pig Podcast, we interview a producer in Arkansas who started a little over 3 years ago with one pig and now has a large herd of 30 plus breeding sows on two farm.   Brian Rogers of Berkshire Prime Pork discusses in detail how he got started, how he was able to grow so rapidly, and some of the issues he faces with a multi-location operation.   For more info...