Pastured Pig Podcast

Today's episode includes an interview with another individual new to raising pigs on pasture. Chris Dymski and his wife are in central PA and decided they wanted to farm. With a little bit of research, they decided starting with pigs was the logical step. Hear the successes and challenges they encountered in their first year. We mentioned our sponsor, Titan Equipment, at the beginning of the podcast. Please consider supporting our podcast by supporting the sponsors. If you need quality tractor attachments, consider Titan. Here is a link to the 6" chipper we have at Red Tool House and here is a video detailing it. Here is the auger/post hole digger link as well as a video review. 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 interviewed for future episodes.

Today we go in a little different direction and interview a farmer new to raising pigs on pasture. Jack Pollner at the Mindful Homestead has one year of raising pastured pigs under his belt. I talk with him about his assessment of that first year as well as plans for the upcoming year. For more information about Mindful Homestead, visit his facebook page. We mentioned our sponsor, Olight, at the beginning of the podcast. If you need a good flashlight check out the S1R II. Our affiliate link is https://olight.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=310 Don't forget to use offer code RTH9 to take 10% off your order of anything in the store. 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 interviewed for future episodes.

On today's podcast I get to talk with a fellow mountaineer! It is great to talk with everyone all over the country but there is something special about talking to someone from my home state of West Virginia. Doug Downs and his family operate Spoondle Farms (no that is not a typo). They look to value add their pork sales by offering specialized finishing opportunities. For more information about Spoondle Farms, visit/join their facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1690147697932488/ We mentioned our sponsor, Olight, at the beginning of the podcast. If you need a good flashlight check out the S1R II. Our affiliate link is https://olight.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=310 Don't forget to use offer code RTH9 to take 10% off your order of anything in the store. 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 interviewed for future episodes.

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, visithttps://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 Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.

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 https://www.berkshireprimepork.com/ 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 interviewed for future episodes.

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 interviewed for future episodes.

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, visit https://redtoolhouse.com Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.

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 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 interviewed for future episodes.

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-a-farmers-quest-for-perfect-pig.amp.html Here is his farm Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/RustikRoosterFarms/ Hotbox Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/americanhotbox/ This is the interview with Stephen Colbert http://www.cc.com/video-clips/0i05bg/the-colbert-report-carl-edgar-blake-ii 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 interviewed for future episodes.

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 Thewildplumfarm.com or on Instagram @wildplumfarm 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 interviewed for future episodes.

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. If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit redtoolhouse.com or watch our videos on our youtube channel by clicking here. Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link on our website to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.

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 submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.

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 suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes. If you are in the market for tractor equipment, check out one of our affiliate partners, Titan Equipment. Any purchase you make will help support our efforts.

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 Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.

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 facebook and Instagram. 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 interviewed for future episodes.

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 up and follow them on facebook @birchrisefarm 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 interviewed for future episodes.

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 WV, visit redtoolhouse.com. Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.

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 for our podcast.

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 information about Brian and Berkshire Prime Pork, visit https://www.berkshireprimepork.com/ If you would like to recommend a topic or suggest a guest for future episodes contact us at redtoolhouse.com/pasture-pig-podcast/ Want to know more about Red Tool House Farm? redtoolhouse.com facebook.com/redtoolhousefarm youtube.com/redtoolhousehomestead