Our podcast discusses all things concerning raising pigs on pasture. From a small herd for personal consumption on the homestead to large scale commercial operations. We discuss the topics and talk to the producers.
In this episode, I speak with Kolin Buzerak with Starry Ridge Farm in New York. Kolin has a great setup on his farm with a variety of revenue producing endeavors. By utilizing established family farm…
In this episode, I interview Mike Sherman with Sherman Farms in Ashland, MO. Mike actually had experience with pigs at an early age when his grandfather operated a confinement operation. Now Mike is …
In this episode, I talk with Dan Sullivan with Broad Arrow Farm in Bristol, Maine. Dan shares how his unique farm setup and value added service have given him greater success in his farming efforts. …
In this podcast, we revisit with Stephen Smith of Iron Bell Acres in North Carolina. We had Stephen on originally in episode 32 which posted on January 15th, 2020. Stephen share some of the changes a…
Today I talk with Baylor from the Rodale Institute in Kutztown, PA. Baylor is the Animal Husbandry and Field Technician for the institute and focuses on their pastured pig operation. The Institute is…
In this episode, I speak with Gus Franchi of Gus's Farm in New Hampshire. Gus is a Marine veteran who started his pig farming endeavors last year on 50 acres that was recently timbered. He shares his…
In this episode, I speak with Matt Ross of Field of Hops Farm in Indiana. Matt share candidly his experience with a very rough first farrowing. I appreciate his willingness to share the hard times wi…
In this episode, I talk with Tom Satkowski of East Willow Farm in Connecticut. Tom explains how they started farming with specific hobby intentions and how quickly it grew into a full time polycultur…
In this episode, I talked with Robert Jean of Shale Ridge Farm in PA. Robbie is positioned well with access to his family farm but his drive and determination and really going to allow him to take it…
In this episode, I talk with Patrick Milligan from Milligan Ranch in New Mexico. Patrick has a VERY interesting story of how he jumped head first into pig farming. A global pandemic shut his business…
Patreon Support is Requested!
Please consider supporting the podcast (and other efforts - see below) through our NEW Patreon account. If we can garnish enough support, I think we can roll out some gr…
In this episode, I speak with Nathan Allanach with All Family Farm in New York. Nathan has a love for pastured pigs and a love to support fellow veterans. I hope you enjoy the details of his pastured…
In this episode, I speak with Matt Duncan of 3D Farms of Judsonia in Arkansas. Matt just got started in pastured pigs on 2019 but had a great response from customers and remarkable growth in the shor…
In this episode, I talk with Scott Newman, a veteran, who is just getting started with pastured pigs. We discuss the challenges he has faced so far as well as his desire to help other vets break into…
In this episode, I speak with Owen McAteer with McAteer Farms in beautiful Capon Bridge, WV. As a fellow West Virginian, Owen and I stuck up a great conversation about pastured pigs and various other…
In this episode, I talk with regulatory veterinarian, Dr. Michelle Pfannenstiel about food safety on the farm. She offers some incredible insight to help pastured pork producers understand food safet…
In this episode, we have Carl Blake back on to give us some updates as to what is going on in the industry and what products and services he is developing as well. Below are the links where you can f…
In this episode, we talk with a fellow podcaster. Brian Wells of 3B Farms has a podcast called The Homestead Journey. Brian and his family raise American Guinea Hogs on their farm in upstate New York…
In this episode, I talk with Rodney Adams with Revival Farmstead. Rodney explains how they raise pig on a hybrid pasture/deep litter method on 5 acres. Rodney also explains what it is like raising pi…
In this episode, I talk with Matthias Pitts of Hares and Harrows Farmstead. He explains how they switch from polyculture setup with livestock to focusing primarily on pigs after moving to a new tract…