Pastured Pig Podcast
Episodes
Overcoming a Rough First Farrowing with Field of Hops Farm
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 appr...
Episode 63 - Moving fromHobby Farm to Full Time Gig with East Willow Farm
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Tom Satkowski of East Willow Farm in Connecticut. Tom explains how they started farming with specific hobby intentions an...
Episode 62 - Family Farm's Next Generation Farmer Hits the Ground Running
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 deter...
Episode 61 - From DJ to Pig Farmer via a Global Pandemic
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 60 - One year later with Roamin' Acres in South Carolina
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 59 - Veteran Focus with All Family Farm in New York
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 veter...
Episode 58 - Growth and Expansion at 3D Farms of Judsonia
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 57 - Angry Vet Ag Ventures into Pastured Pigs
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 56 - Running pigs at 2 locations in Eastern WV
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Episode 55 - Food Safety Starts on the Farm with Dr. P
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with regulatory veterinarian, Dr. Michelle Pfannenstiel about food safety on the farm. She offers some incredible insight to h...
Episode 54 - Carl Blake Talks Fodder, Hot Box, Osark Mountain Waddle, and Fodderfest
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 develo...
Episode 53 - Raising AGH in BEAUTIFUL Upstate NewYork with 3B Farm
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ameri...
Episode 52 -Pasturing Pigs in Cattle Country with Revival Farmstead
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 51 - Starting over in Michigan on New Land with Hares and Harrows Farmstead
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Matthias Pitts of Hares and Harrows Farmstead. He explains how they switch from polyculture setup with livestock to focus...
Episode 50 - How important is a GOOD Cut Sheet?
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the need for a good cut sheet to use with your processor. Cut sheets are vital in communicating your desires for how you wa...
Episode 49 - Just Getting Started with Wildom Farm
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Julie Friend from Wildom Farm in Deep Creek, Maryland. Julie is just getting started with farming and pastured pigs. She...
Episode 48 - Using hogs to repair pasture with Outwest Farms
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Jake Miller from Outwest Farms in Oklahoma. Jake shares his setup where he incorporates his hogs in a rotational process ...
Episode 47 - How has Covid affected the Pastured Pig Market with Carl Blake
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Carl Blake about his endeavors over the past year as well as his take on how Covid has affected the pastured pig market. ...
Episode 46 - Diving in Head First with Sheraton Park Farms
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Chuck Lewis from Sheraton Park Farms in Greensboro, North Carolina. Chuck tells some great stories of how he and his wife...
Episode 45 - Fervor Farm: A Pastured Pig farm serving Portland, Maine
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Raychell Libby from Fervor Farm. Her farm is located in Hollis, ME. Her polyculture farm allows her to provide farm produ...
Episode 44 - Can the PRIME Act help pastured pork operations?
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk in detail about the PRIME Act and what it could mean for pastured pork operations and smaller processors. Below is the list o...
Episode 43 - How can pastured pig farmers prepare for this national pork crisis?
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the current situation covid-19 is causing in the national pork supply. How will this issue affect pastured pork operations?...
Episode 42 - Hill Valley Farm in Michigan
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Ben McMurray from Hill Valley Farm in Michigan. We discuss his experiences, his farm setup, and how he incorporates Airbn...
Episode 41 - Provision Family Farm in Michigan
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Luke Eising with Provision Family Farms in Michigan. Luke talks about his experience on their polyculture farm including ...
Episode 40 - Large Scale Pastured Pig Operation with Jordan Green
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I speak with Jordan Green from J&L Green farm. Jordan has had some incredible growth over the past several years and shares with me h...
Episode 39 - Why facebook isn't enough for your pastured pig marketing
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I fly solo with a marketing discussion. Many start up farms these days rely heavily on social media to be their main source of commun...
Episode 38 - Gentlemen farming with Hand Hewn Farm
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss pig butchery and farm setup with Doug Wharton of Hand Hewn Farm. Doug and Andy are know for their incredible workshops on b...
Episode 37 - Incorporating Farrowing Crates into a Pastured Pig System
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Trisha Lund of Lund Farms in Oklahoma. Trisha and I discuss her setup on her 5 acre farm that includes the use of farrowi...
Episode 36 - Quitting a good job to farm - Taking the leap with Twisted Pines
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Grant Goldberg of Twisted Pines Farm in Colorado about quitting a solid, professional job in order to pursue a dream abou...
Episode 35 - Reclaiming an old dairy farm with pigs
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Greg Putney of Rise N Swine Farms in New York. Greg has an interesting story of reclaiming an old dairy farm and using pa...
Episode 34 - Detailing our pig experiences at Red Tool House Farm
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take a break from the normal process and discuss our efforts with pastured pigs here at Red Tool House. Several listeners have aske...
Episode 33 - Pasturing Pigs in High Elevation Desert
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Noah West who has the unique challenge of pasturing pigs in the high elevation desert in SW Arizona. Noah faces some int...
Episode 32 - Converting a 6 acre tobacco farm into a pastured pig operation
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, I talk with Stephen Smith from Iron Bell Acres in Greensboro, NC. Stephen is taking a 6 acre farm that has been in his family for a whi...
Episode 31 - Farmers Markets and Swine Samplin' Saturdays prove successful for Shadow B Farms
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I talk with DJ (for the second time - long story) about his farm setup at Shadow B Farms. He has some unique challenges with ...
Episode 30 - Building a pastured pig operation on 4 acres
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Erich Henschel who is pasturing pigs on a homestead level in Virginia. Erich discusses the challenges of getting started ...
Episode 29 - Roaming around with Roamin' Acres
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Niksarian from Roam'Acres in South Carolina. Jonathan claims to be new at raising pastured hogs but within his f...
Episode 28 - Is there a doctor in the smokehouse??
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with James Chlebowski, AKA Dr. Smokehouse, about his interesting foray into pastured piggery. Jim has a great story he shares...
Episode 27 - Health concerns motivated him to become a pig farmer
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, we talk with Lee Evans from Delta Heritage Farms in Alabama. Lee is new to pig farming but has already had measurable success. He w...
Episode 26 - Raising Mulefoot Hogs at Prodigy Farms
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we talk with Lyndsi Laughlin from Prodigy Farms in Pella, Iowa. Lyndsi has recently changed her farming setup/practices and has embra...
Episode 25 - Overcoming poor soil quality at Coyote Creek Ranch
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Chris Matthews from Coyote Creek Ranch in Missouri. Chris has a polyculture farm with a variety of animals to help rebuild the ...
Episode 24 - Saving the Guinea Hogs with author Cathy Payne
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Cathy Payne, recognized expert on the Guinea Hog and author of the book Saving the Guinea Hog:The Recovery of an American...
Episode 23 - Pastured Pigs at Spring Hill Heritage Farm
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Marissa Fortin of Spring Hill Heritage Farm in Wisconsin. If you would like to know more about Marissa's farm, visit her web p...
Episode 22 - Getting the dirt on Blue Dirt Farm
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Scott Haase of Blue Dirt Farm in Blue Earth, MN. Scott finishes Mangalitza pigs on his farm. If you would like to know more a...
Episode 21 - American Guinea Hog at Rooted Acres Homestead
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Andrea Sorenson from Rooted Acres Homestead in Wisconsin. On her homestead she is raising American Guinea Hogs at production le...
Episode 20 - When a school teacher starts a pig farm
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 19 - First year raising pigs on pasture at Mindful Homestead
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 17 - Spoondle Farms focuses on value adding pork
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
Episode 16 - Greater Lakes Farms in Wisconsin
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 15 - Bio-security and disease control with pastured pigs
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast we talk about disease control and bio-security measures specific to pastured pigs. To help facilitate this topic I invited Brian Roger...
Episode 14 - The American Guinea Hog at A Couple Acre Farm
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Episode 13 - Flat fee system at Dinner Time Farm
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Episode 12 - Tamblyn Family Farm - Raising hogs and producing Non-GMO feed
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 11 - Carl Blake talks Swabian Hall, Stephen Colbert, Fodder and the American Hotbox
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
Episode 10 - Fodder, water, and on farm slaughter with Deb Jones-Schuler from Wild Plum Farm
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 1...
Episode 9 - The importance of breed selection and genetics with David Crafton of Six Oaks Farm
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 8 - Bittersweet Family Farm in Washington State
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heather Forthofer from Bittersweet Family Farm in Washington State. Heather shares details of their operation and raising heritage po...
Episode 7 - Mobile processing with Butcher Pete
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 H...
Episode 6 - Raising GOS and restoring prairie in Wisconsin
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 stay...
Episode 5 - Prairie Creek Farm - from 2 acres to 80 acres in 3 years
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Episode 4 - Kate Osgood: from fashion merchandising to hogs
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 merchandi...
Episode 3 - David Crafton managing one of the largest pastured pig operations in South Carolina
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 shi...
Episode 2 - Raising Kune Kune near the Jersey Shore
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 raisi...
Episode 1 - Berkshire Prime Pork in Arkansas experiences rapid growth in just over 3 years
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...