Pastured Pig Podcast

In this episode, I talk with Michael Peach with Petiti Farm in New Zealand. Micheal explains some of the issues with pasturing hogs in his area and the challenges he has been able to overcome. I thin…

In this episode, I have a friendly debate with two of my friends from New England as we discuss the differences between pasturing pigs in colder climates vs milder climates. We each have our own pros…

In this episode, I talk about the need for building a detailed and informative cut sheet for your whole and half customers. I also share the details from mine. For our Patreon supporters, you can dow…

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 upc…

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 allowe…

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. 

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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 …

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 …

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 oper…

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 w…

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 …

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…

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 …

In this episode, I talk with Pork Rhyne who is a self proclaimed pork evangelist. I love his attitude and approach to not only pig farming but life in general. I think you will be encouraged by this …

In this episode, I talk with Rob Dowdle of Dowdle Family Farms. Good Conversation was had about how he is balancing his dad’s beef operation with his regenerative model. He discusses the benefits of …

In this episode, I talk with AJ Granelli of Homegrown Pork and Poultry in South Dakota. AJ talks about his pastured pork set up and how he works with the people of the Pine Ridge Reservation to impro…

In this episode, I talk with Ryan Kolodziej with Epic Nature in Wisconsin. Ryan has many irons in the fire when it comes to his pastured pig efforts one of which is his efforts in maintaining the Red…

In this episode, I interview JB Brown of Fredericktown Homestead in Ohio. JB has a unique story to share that spans over decades. I hope you enjoy hearing his stories as much as I did. If you would l…

In this episode, I talk with Andy Walker of Walker Farms in MN. Andy shares details on the size and scope of his polyculture operation and how pastured pigs play a key role in the success of his farm…

In this episode, I talk with Jamie Miles of 7 Stands Farm in North Carolina. Jamie has recently added pigs to his farming operation and shares how the first year has worked out for him and things he …