Kevin Dietzel

The Lost Lake Farmer Podcast

Society EN ↓ 119 episodes

Audio journal of a grass farmer and cheesemaker. Short episodes recorded while I work, discussing everything from dairy farming, to enjoying the nature on our farm, to cheesemaking and direct marketing, to my mental health struggles.

Author

Kevin Dietzel

Category

Society

Latest episode

Oct 20, 2023

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Episodes

Lost Lake Farm basics 28.12.2021

An overview of our farm, land, animals, people, and practices.

My life story 27.12.2021

A brief history of me, Kevin.

Christmas debrief 27.12.2021

In which I talk about changing roles in life, expectations, and living each moment for what it is.

Adjusting the feeding plan 24.12.2021

In which I discuss a short-term shift in the cows’ diet from hay to partial pasture.

Advent 24.12.2021

In which I share one of my favorite Advent songs.

Pig hauling 22.12.2021

In which I describe the process and feelings around hauling piggs to the locker for slaughter.

Pig feeding 22.12.2021

Recorded on December 4th. I describe my system of soaking pig feed in whey and feeding that mash or slop.

The View From Depressionland 20.12.2021

In which I describe how I feel right now. You probably don’t want to listen. It’s not fun. Thanks, Kevin

Planning work 20.12.2021

In which I describe my “system” of planning for non-routine tasks and projects.

Cheese day exhaustion 19.12.2021

I describe how I plan to keep my exhaustion from bringing on a wave of depression.

Hay buying 17.12.2021

In which I discuss buying hay, forage sampling, and a bit about ruminant nutrition.

Camembert and Burrnt Oak aging 16.12.2021

In which I describe the processes we have developed for aging Camembert and Burrnt Oak (Camembert with a charcoal line) at our small-scale facility.

Breeding and Reproduction 15.12.2021

In which I give an overview of my strategy for breeding, checking heats, reproduction, and pregnancy testing.

Making Feta Cheese 15.12.2021

In which I describe the process of making feta cheese while I am hooping the curds.

Morning cow check 13.12.2021

In which I follow up on my morning plan from yesterday’s episode. Yoga, jog, cow check, and some thoughts on my intentions for this podcast.

Depression and schedules 13.12.2021

In which I describe today’s depressive meltdown and how I plan to move forward tomorrow.

Winter Cow System 11.12.2021

In which I give an overview of our winter feeding and housing system.

Night check 10.12.2021

In which I come to you from the pasture while petting cows. Some talk of a particular cow family that all like to moan and groan while they’re relaxing.

The Lost Lake Farmer Podcast (Trailer) 10.12.2021

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