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 want an off-farm processor to handle your hog(s). Poor communication can disappoint everyone and can cost you money and customers.

To view our Red Tool House cut sheet, click here.

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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 has an interesting back story that I think you all will enjoy. 

You can find her on Instagram @wildomfarm

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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 with beef, chicken, and sheep. He also shares their experiences and desire to grow his pastured operation in order to meet expanding demand.

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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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. Carl provides his usual insight into current events and provides suggestions for all of us moving forward. For more information about his hot box, check out:

https://americanhotbox.com/

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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 jumped head first into farming and pastured pigs especially. I think you will enjoy Chuck's great sense of humor and positive attitude toward his work. Be sure to check out his Youtube channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEx34P7EmFhvM5FlgKxa2cg

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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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 products to the people in and around Portland, Maine. 

Check out her website at:

fervorfarm.com

Or find her in instagram @fervorfarm

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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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 of resources I used in this discussion.

Press Release announcing the PRIME Act - 

https://massie.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/representatives-massie-and-pingree-introduce-bipartisan-prime-act-to-empower

HR 2859 details and movement in Congress:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2859?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22hr2859%22%5D%7D&s=1&r=1

National Pork Producers Council's stance on the PRIME Act:

http://nppc.org/issues/issue/prime-act/

The PRIME Act does not go far enough blog article by Mike Callicrate

https://news.mikecallicrate.com/the-prime-act-doesnt-go-far-enough/?fbclid=IwAR1v2FCB2qU35dCXhxnZNMKjmlP8TkYEbimvZY7RRtYva9C6_fZ8bxKYssQ

Would love to hear your feedback on this topic. Comment by visiting our website and using the pastured pork contact form (link below)

http://redtoolhouse.com/pastured-pig-podcast

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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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? How can we be better prepared for additional competition or a flood of low grade pork on the secondary market? Would love to hear your feedback on this topic. Comment by visiting our website and using the pastured pork contact form (link below)

http://redtoolhouse.com/pastured-pig-podcast

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:

http://redtoolhouse.com

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 Airbnb into his farm business. If you would like to know more about his farm, visit his website at

http://Michiganhillvalleyfarm.com

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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In this episode, I talk with Luke Eising with Provision Family Farms in Michigan. Luke talks about his experience on their polyculture farm including how he approaches retail and wholesale customers and marketing issues he faces each year. For more information on his farm, check out his website at:

https://www.provisionfamilyfarms.com

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:

http://redtoolhouse.com