Pastured Pig Podcast

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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 farmin…

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 "fr…

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 …

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.

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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. 

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In this episode, we celebrate our 100th episode of the podcast!! I thought it would be fitting to have Carl on as our 100th special guest. Carl has some really neat products for our industry and goes…

In this episode, I speak with Lora Wood about navigating the issues with print collateral (a marketing word for printed items like brochures) and how to get started with your farm business. While it …

In this episode, I talk with Kyle Perreault about his farm. He has an small custom exempt processing facility on his farm and he is adding more animals to the farm in order to be a full service (crad…

In this episode, I talk with Josh and Rachel from Magpie Hollow Farm in North Carolina. They have a great energy between the two of them and are passionate about their farm. 

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In this episode, I speak with Olivia Schoentrup from Breaking New Roots Farm in Indiana. Olivia explains how they utilize 6 acres for their farming business. Check out their youtube channel (I said w…

In this episode, I talk with John Johnson from Poplar Ridge Family Farm. This is John's first year raising hogs so he started with a small mixed group of feeders. He started his pork business with in…

In this episode, I have a great conversation with Cory Edge, the Executive Director of the American Berkshire Association. We discuss the details of the breed as well as the benefits and tons of educ…

In this episode, I have a very interesting discussion with Kyle and Rachel at Whoopsy Daisy Farm. They are using pigs to help manage their sheep flock particularly in the area of parasite load. For m…

In this episode, I talk with Caleb and Laura who represent the Idaho Pastured Pig Breed Association. In this conversation, we talk about the benefits of the association, the educational elements, as …

In this episode, Chuck Lewis (Sheraton Park Farms) and I discuss the topic of castration. Is it an archaic practice that needs to be outlawed? Does it still serve a purpose on the farm? How and when …