In this episode, I talk with regulatory veterinarian, Dr. Michelle Pfannenstiel about food safety on the farm. She offers some incredible insight to help pastured pork producers understand food safety and best practices to put in place to help keep our customer safe and keep the gov out of business. Check out her information at foodsafetyuniversity.com. 
 
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Episode 55 - Food Safety Starts on the Farm with Dr. P

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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.
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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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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:
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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 115 - Building a Destination Location farm store in Point Blank, TX

In this episode, I talk with Joe Blakeslee about his farm in western New York and how adding on farm processing has helped his business model be stronger. This is an approach growing in popularity among small farms. 
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:
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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 114 - How Adding On Farm Processing Builds a Better Business Model in Western NY

In this episode, I speak with Kyle Perreault about his on farm processing and the progress he has made since we last spoke. 
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:
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Episode 113 - Progress with on Farm Processing

In this episode, I speak with Jordy Buck from Michigan. He is exploring a niche marketing with Asian Heritage Hogs (Potbellies) on his farm. It is interesting to hear how he is raising out these smaller pigs with very little inputs.
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 55 - Food Safety Starts on the Farm with Dr. P

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