In this podcast, we revisit with Stephen Smith of Iron Bell Acres in North Carolina. We had Stephen on originally in episode 32 which posted on January 15th, 2020. Stephen share some of the changes and challenges they face over the last year and how they are making a switch from the AGH to some larger breeds for production purposes. 
 
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Episode 67 - Moving away from AGH and other changes with Iron Bell Acres FollowUp

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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Episode 67 - Moving away from AGH and other changes with Iron Bell Acres FollowUp

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