Pastured Pig Podcast

In this episode, I speak with Matt Ross of Field of Hops Farm in Indiana. Matt share candidly his experience with a very rough first farrowing. I appreciate his willingness to share the hard times with us. I am inspired to hear how he bounced back from that, learned some vital lessons, and is pressing on to make his farm experience even better.

Patreon Support is Requested!

Our first Patreon podcast has been published. It takes a deep dive in how to do a farm cost analysis in order to properly set product pricing. The podcast also includes a downloadable spreadsheet you can use to track you own costs. These episode will be available to supporters of any level.

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:

http://redtoolhouse.com

In this episode, I talk with Tom Satkowski of East Willow Farm in Connecticut. Tom explains how they started farming with specific hobby intentions and how quickly it grew into a full time polyculture farm with onsite farm store. To learn more about East Willow Farm visit their website at eastwillowfarm.com

Patreon Support is Requested!

Please consider supporting the podcast (and other efforts - see below) through our NEW Patreon account.

In April 2021, we will be introducing podcast episodes for our Patreon members that take a deeper dive into specific topics. Our first series is on how to market your farm effectively.

If we can garnish enough support, I think we can roll out some great new features for the podcast and beyond.

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:

http://redtoolhouse.com

In this episode, I talked with Robert Jean of Shale Ridge Farm in PA. Robbie is positioned well with access to his family farm but his drive and determination and really going to allow him to take it to the next level.

Patreon Support is Requested!

Please consider supporting the podcast (and other efforts - see below) through our NEW Patreon account. If we can garnish enough support, I think we can roll out some great new features for the podcast and beyond.

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:

http://redtoolhouse.com

In this episode, I talk with Patrick Milligan from Milligan Ranch in New Mexico. Patrick has a VERY interesting story of how he jumped head first into pig farming. A global pandemic shut his business down overnight. He had to adjust and adjust quickly.

For more information about Milligan Ranch, check out Milliganranchnm.com.

To submit podcast topics or to request to be on the podcast, visit redtoolhouse.com.

Patreon Support is Requested!

Please consider supporting the podcast (and other efforts - see below) through our NEW Patreon account. If we can garnish enough support, I think we can roll out some great new features for the podcast and beyond.

https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig

Podcast Improvements:

More interviews - get back to a weekly schedule but it takes people and topics

Expanded the range of Guest - Processors, Big Producers, small homesteads, Veterinarians, Equipment producers

Incorporate additional research in the progress of the pastured pig industry (news updates, etc)

Beyond Podcast:

The Pastured Pig website

Repository for the Podcast episodes and notes

Resources for information, products, and data pertaining to the industry

The Pastured Pig Directory!

List Pastured Pig operations by state, breed, products offered, services offered

List Veterinarians who have experience in Pastured Pigs

List AI Sources

List Feed Source by conventional, NonGMO, Organic, Soy Free, etc

Provide landing pages for small farms that can’t justify websites yet (thepasturedpig.com/abcfarm)

Create a social media group focused on these efforts (take nothing away from other great groups)

If things really grow, then we are looking at additional features like full podcast transcripts, video/audio tutorials on how to setup and market your farm business, management tips and tricks, and a variety of other great content.

I will make this promise to you. I will not take away from what we have already established. We will still offer great complete interviews on the podcast even if there is zero support.

Your support will help us take this to the next level.

My goal is to see everyone have a chance to be represented on this platform.

Thanks for listening and thanks in advance for your support.

Patreon Support is Requested!

Please consider supporting the podcast (and other efforts - see below) through our NEW Patreon account. If we can garnish enough support, I think we can roll out some great new features for the podcast and beyond.

https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig

Below is the transcript of some of the features I am proposing:

In 2021 I want to take the Podcast to the next level and even expand what we are doing with this platform.

All of these interviews have shown me there are great people out there doing great things with pastured pig operations and I want to cast an even bigger light on that.

Podcast Improvements:

More interviews - get back to a weekly schedule but it takes people and topics

Expanded the range of Guest - Processors, Big Producers, small homesteads, Veterinarians, Equipment producers

Incorporate additional research in the progress of the pastured pig industry (news updates, etc)

Beyond Podcast:

The Pastured Pig website

Repository for the Podcast episodes and notes

Resources for information, products, and data pertaining to the industry

The Pastured Pig Directory!

List Pastured Pig operations by state, breed, products offered, services offered

List Veterinarians who have experience in Pastured Pigs

List AI Sources

List Feed Source by conventional, NonGMO, Organic, Soy Free, etc

Provide landing pages for small farms that can’t justify websites yet (thepasturedpig.com/abcfarm)

Create a social media group focused on these efforts (take nothing away from other great groups)

May be reaching out to some of you to help me

If things really grow, then we are looking at additional features like full podcast transcripts, video/audio tutorials on how to setup and market your farm business, management tips and tricks, and a variety of other great content.

As with everything, these lofty goals require 2 things - time and money

In order to get this ball rolling, we have launched a Patreon account with links in the show notes

The implementation of these features will be based upon support. I want to reinvest your support into the podcast and other features.

We are too niche for me to get big sponsors to pay for all of these ideas and I don’t want to make a 45 minute podcast 1.50 hours due to being filled with ads.

I will make this promise to you. I will not take away from what we have already established. We will still offer great complete interviews on the podcast even if there is zero support.

Your support will help us take this to the next level.

My goal is to see everyone have a chance to be represented on this platform.

Thanks for listening and thanks in advance for your support.

In this episode, I speak with Nathan Allanach with All Family Farm in New York. Nathan has a love for pastured pigs and a love to support fellow veterans. I hope you enjoy the details of his pastured pig operation.

Patreon Support is Requested!

Please consider supporting the podcast (and other efforts - see below) through our NEW Patreon account. If we can garnish enough support, I think we can roll out some great new features for the podcast and beyond.

https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig

Below is the transcript of some of the features I am proposing:

In 2021 I want to take the Podcast to the next level and even expand what we are doing with this platform.

All of these interviews have shown me there are great people out there doing great things with pastured pig operations and I want to cast an even bigger light on that.

Podcast Improvements:

More interviews - get back to a weekly schedule but it takes people and topics

Expanded the range of Guest - Processors, Big Producers, small homesteads, Veterinarians, Equipment producers

Incorporate additional research in the progress of the pastured pig industry (news updates, etc)

Beyond Podcast:

The Pastured Pig website

Repository for the Podcast episodes and notes

Resources for information, products, and data pertaining to the industry

The Pastured Pig Directory!

List Pastured Pig operations by state, breed, products offered, services offered

List Veterinarians who have experience in Pastured Pigs

List AI Sources

List Feed Source by conventional, NonGMO, Organic, Soy Free, etc

Provide landing pages for small farms that can’t justify websites yet (thepasturedpig.com/abcfarm)

Create a social media group focused on these efforts (take nothing away from other great groups)

May be reaching out to some of you to help me

If things really grow, then we are looking at additional features like full podcast transcripts, video/audio tutorials on how to setup and market your farm business, management tips and tricks, and a variety of other great content.

As with everything, these lofty goals require 2 things - time and money

In order to get this ball rolling, we have launched a Patreon account with links in the show notes

The implementation of these features will be based upon support. I want to reinvest your support into the podcast and other features.

We are too niche for me to get big sponsors to pay for all of these ideas and I don’t want to make a 45 minute podcast 1.50 hours due to being filled with ads.

I will make this promise to you. I will not take away from what we have already established. We will still offer great complete interviews on the podcast even if there is zero support.

Your support will help us take this to the next level.

My goal is to see everyone have a chance to be represented on this platform.

Thanks for listening and thanks in advance for your support.

In this episode, I speak with Matt Duncan of 3D Farms of Judsonia in Arkansas. Matt just got started in pastured pigs on 2019 but had a great response from customers and remarkable growth in the short period of time. His expansion into 2021 looks very promising as well.

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 Scott Newman, a veteran, who is just getting started with pastured pigs. We discuss the challenges he has faced so far as well as his desire to help other vets break into farming. 

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 speak with Owen McAteer with McAteer Farms in beautiful Capon Bridge, WV. As a fellow West Virginian, Owen and I stuck up a great conversation about pastured pigs and various other topics within that genre. If you would like to know more about Owen's farm, check him out on facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/McAteerFarms

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 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. 

For more information about our farm, check out redtoolhouse.com.