Pastured Pig Podcast

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Pastured Pig Podcast

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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Ep 134 - Full time on 12 acres owned and 40 acres leased with Nine Pines Farm

    In this episode, I talk with James Cornwell of Nine Pines Farm in Pennsylvania. James and his wife farm full time on 3 different parcels of land - some owned and some leased. Pastured pigs make up a portion of his farming enterprise and he has learned to maximize acreage and profit potential with his setup. You can learn more about his farm at https://www.ninepinesfarm.com/ SPONSOR: Red Tool House Web Store - https://store.redtoolhouse.com/ Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at: https://thepasturedpig.com/podcast/

    1h 8m

  2. 12/16/2024

    Episode 133 - Ohio State U Extension Focuses on Intestinal Parasites in Pastured Pigs

    In this episode, I talk with Dr. Talita Resende (PhD) and Kara Flaherty from Ohio State University Extension. They are researching parasite loads in Pastured Pigs and are offering FREE testing on farms who raise pigs outside of confinement areas. The data they are collecting will be very helpful for producers of any size who want to learn more about potential parasite load in their pastured herd. You can access all of their information as well as data release so far at this link: https://porkinfo.osu.edu/home SPONSOR: Giltek EDC knives - https://gil-tek.com/?wpam_id=2 Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at: https://thepasturedpig.com/podcast/

    1h 18m

  3. 11/25/2024

    Episode 132 - Expanding operations on a 10 acre farm with Moose River Farm

    In this episode, I talk with Brian Jenckes from Moose River Farm in New Hampshire. Bryan's farm operation is quickly growing to where he is needing more space than his 10acre tract can allow. We discuss the details of his setup and his plans to expand including leasing additional properties and the challenges with that effort. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at: https://thepasturedpig.com/podcast/

    53 min

  4. 11/04/2024

    Episode 131 - High desert Silvopasture with Weidenthal Family Farm

    This episode has a visiting SW Arizona to speak with Weedy Weidenthal. Weedy has a really exciting farm effort he is doing in the high desert of AZ utilizing his pigs to clear invasives and build soil with a deep litter method. We have a great conversation and he also shares some visuals of his setup that can be seen on the video version of the podcast. Want to knkow more about Weedy? Find him on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089331914574   Interested in our featured product/sponsor? Check out the Frontier DH8 Woodchipper  at https://bit.ly/4fhlkvy   Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at: https://thepasturedpig.com/podcast/

    1h 1m

  5. 10/14/2024

    Episode 130 - Silvopasture Consultants Focusing on Pastured Pig Farms

    In this episode, I sit down with Austin Unruh to take a deep dive into silvopasture and the benefits of incorporating it into the farm. Austin and his team are expanding their consulting and design services to venture into the pastured pig world. We have a great conversation on the benefits of this practice. For more information on his business, visit https://treesforgraziers.com/ Interested in our featured product/sponsor? Check out the ROCKPOT at https://www.rockpotusa.com/?ref=emrrtukj   Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at: https://thepasturedpig.com/podcast/

    1h 15m

  6. 09/30/2024

    Episode 129 - Quitting an Insurance Agent Job to Go FULL TIME Pig Operation in Kentucky

    In this episode, I talk with Justin Slaughter of Slaughter Family Farm in Kentucky. Just has a great story about pursuing his dream of farming and leaving the white color business world. The pandemic actually motivated him more to get his business rolling. Within just a few years, he has been able to establish enough revenue to provide for his family. If you want to know more about Justin and his farm visit https://slaughterfamilyfarm.com/   Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at: https://thepasturedpig.com/podcast/

    54 min

  7. 09/16/2024

    Episode 128 - Detailed Breeding Operation on 10 acres in Indiana

    In this episode, I talk with Taylor Brown from Hoosier Seedstock in Indiana. Taylor has a fantastic breeding operation setup on his 10 acres. We discuss the details of his farrowing schedule, breed selection, and income from sales of his piglets. For more information about his farm, find him on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hoosierseedstock His website is https://hoosier-seedstock.mailerpage.io/ Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at: https://thepasturedpig.com/podcast/

    56 min

  8. 09/02/2024

    Episode 127 - Swine Nutrition - Free Feed Isn't Always the Best Feed

    In this episode, I talk swine nutrition with Rob Dowdle of Dowdle Family Farms. Rob has done extensive research on exploring the nutritional value of certain feed sources including free feed access we can sometimes find like pumpkin, brewer's grain, dairy, etc. He focuses on the protein concentration and the lysine amounts for weight gain in pigs.  You can find Rob on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/@DowdleFamilyFarms   Come join us at the homesteading-ish conference this September 13th and 14th in Charleston WV. https://homesteading-ish.com/ Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at: https://thepasturedpig.com/podcast/

    1h 26m
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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.

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  • Creator
    tmcclung13
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Pastured Pig Podcast

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