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.
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Episode 19 - First year raising pigs on pasture at Mindful Homestead

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In this episode, I talke with Chuck Lewis of Sheraton Park Farms about how his farmer's market setup has evolved over time to produce the most efficient and profitable setup for his farm. Chuck dies into the details of cost and things to consider when setting up for a market.
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence. 
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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:
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Episode 119 - Adjusting and Evolving Market Setup for Maximum Efficiency - Sheraton Park Farms

In this episode, I speak with Tyler Hill of Evergreen Farm in Pennsylvania. Tyler is working 53 acres with chickens, sheep and pigs. Pigs are his most recent addition and through providence, he ended up with a breeding pair of AGH X Hampshire. We explore the challenges of this cross and what he has liked and what he plans to do differently.
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence. 
Help us reach our next benchmark at 40 patrons. To learn more visit:
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/

Episode 118 -Exploring the Pros and Cons of an AGH X Hampshire cross with Evergreen Farm

In this episode, Rob Dowdle and I am have a comprehensive discussion on issues we have all faced with processors. Our conversation turns from the sad horror stories to how to manage issues and tips on how to prevent them in the first place.
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence. 
Help us reach our next benchmark at 40 patrons. To learn more visit:
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/

Episode 117 - Discussing Processing Woes and How to Overcome Them

In this episode, I talk with Mindy Lipinski of Revercomb Farms in VA about how they manage their pigs on pasture and how they have added education opportunities to not only share their knowledge and experience but also to create additional income for the farm.
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence. 
Help us reach our next benchmark at 40 patrons. To learn more visit:
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/

Episode 116 - Building educational opportunities at Revercomb Farms in Virginia

In this episode, I talk with Stephanie Walker of Vincent Farms in Point Blank, TX. Stephanie shares how she has transitioned to full time farming and how she is building a distination location with her farm store.
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence. 
Help us reach our next benchmark at 40 patrons. To learn more visit:
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/

Episode 19 - First year raising pigs on pasture at Mindful Homestead

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