Homesteaders of America

E23: Keeping Livestock IN Their Fencing | Joe Putnam of Premier 1 Supplies


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Anyone who has tried to fence in livestock knows that there are many variables to consider.  Will electric fencing work for every animal?  Why might my livestock be escaping?  Do I need an additional perimeter fence?  In this episode, fencing expert Joe Putnam of Premier 1 Supplies answers many of the most common questions about livestock fencing and shares the variety of resources Premier 1 has to offer homesteaders of all kinds.  Join us!

In this episode, we cover:

  • How Premier 1 got its start and what makes it a unique homestead supplier

  • A description of exactly how electric fencing works

  • An overview of other fencing options besides electric netting

  • What is the appropriate amount of space between fence posts?

  • Exploring the reasons your livestock might be escaping their fencing

  • Can electric fencing serve as your perimeter fence?

  • What Premier 1 offers beyond livestock fencing

  • The personalized customer support you’ll get from Premier 1

  • View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

    Thank you to our sponsor!

    Premier 1 Supplies is your one-stop shop for all things homesteading!  Visit Premier1Supplies.com to browse their catalog.

    ABOUT JOE

    Joe Putnam works as a marketing copywriter for Premier 1 Supplies. He frequently appears in Premier’s instructional how-to videos on YouTube. Putnam can be found at farm industry events, where his gentle, hands-on approach makes even the most complex farming topics simple. When not at work, Putnam spends time on his family’s 40-acre farmstead in southeast Iowa. There the family raises cattle, sheep, poultry, multiple gardens, corn, hay, and oats.

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