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:

http://redtoolhouse.com

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

On this episode, I speak with Jordan Green from J&L Green farm. Jordan has had some incredible growth over the past several years and shares with me how he manages it all. Be sure to check him out at 

jlgreenfarm.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

In this episode, I fly solo with a marketing discussion. Many start up farms these days rely heavily on social media to be their main source of communication with potential and existing customers. The convenience and the popularity make it the obvious choice. What would happen, however, if those social media platforms changed overnight or decided to change their terms of use and kick you off of their platform? How would you communicate with customers? In this discussion, I point out some of the potential issues with use social media (facebook) exclusively and suggest other options to keep communication conduits open.

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 discuss pig butchery and farm setup with Doug Wharton of Hand Hewn Farm. Doug and Andy are know for their incredible workshops on butchering and charcuterie. While they don't have a Youtube Channel, you can find them all over Youtube as other channels share their experiences with Hand Hewn Farm.

If you would like to more about Hand Hewn Farm, check out their website:

https://www.handhewnfarm.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

In this episode, I talk with Trisha Lund of Lund Farms in Oklahoma. Trisha and I discuss her setup on her 5 acre farm that includes the use of farrowing crates. While this is a bit of a controversial topic, Trisha does a great job explaining her reasons for using the crates and how they integrate into her pasture system. Be sure to look at her pictures on her facebook page.

We want to hear and share your funny farm story on our podcast. Have you had a failure you can look back on and laugh (now)? Did you have a project that didn't quite turn out the way you wanted it? Email it to me using our contact form at our website.

Or better yet, record your story on your smart phone and email/message to me and I will play it on the podcast. Send me a note using the contact form and I will send you a number to message the recording to.

If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit https://redtoolhouse.com Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.

In this episode, I talk with Grant Goldberg of Twisted Pines Farm in Colorado about quitting a solid, professional job in order to pursue a dream about farming full time. Grant talks about some of the adjustments he and his family had to make and some of the challenges with taking that leap. If you would like to know more about Twisted Pines Farm, visit their facebook page.

We want to hear and share your funny farm story on our podcast. Have you had a failure you can look back on and laugh (now)? Did you have a project that didn't quite turn out the way you wanted it? Email it to me using our contact form at our website.

Or better yet, record your story on your smart phone and email/message to me and I will play it on the podcast. Send me a note using the contact form and I will send you a number to message the recording to.

If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit https://redtoolhouse.com Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.

In this episode, I talk with Greg Putney of Rise N Swine Farms in New York. Greg has an interesting story of reclaiming an old dairy farm and using pastured pigs as the workhorse for reclaiming old pasture. If you would like to know more about his setup, check out his website at risenswinefarm.com.

If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit https://redtoolhouse.com Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.

In this episode, I take a break from the normal process and discuss our efforts with pastured pigs here at Red Tool House. Several listeners have asked me to share our experiences.

If you would like to know more about our farm in Southern WV, visit https://redtoolhouse.com Click on our Pastured Pig Podcast link to suggest future topics or to submit your information to be interviewed for future episodes.