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/

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 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:

http://redtoolhouse.com

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:

http://redtoolhouse.com

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:

http://redtoolhouse.com

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