In this episode, I speak with Kolin Buzerak with Starry Ridge Farm in New York. Kolin has a great setup on his farm with a variety of revenue producing endeavors. By utilizing established family farm land, he is able to experiment with function stacking to maximize potential.

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In April 2021, we introduced 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:

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In this episode, I interview Mike Sherman with Sherman Farms in Ashland, MO. Mike actually had experience with pigs at an early age when his grandfather operated a confinement operation. Now Mike is trying his hand at pastured raising pigs and has had success with his approach.

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Please consider supporting the podcast through our NEW Patreon account.

In April 2021, we introduced 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 talk with Dan Sullivan with Broad Arrow Farm in Bristol, Maine. Dan shares how his unique farm setup and value added service have given him greater success in his farming efforts. To learn more about Broad Arrow Farm, visit broadarrowfarm.com.

Patreon Support is Requested!

Please consider supporting the podcast through our NEW Patreon account.

In April 2021, we introduced 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 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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Please consider supporting the podcast through our NEW Patreon account.

In April 2021, we introduced 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

Today I talk with Baylor from the Rodale Institute in Kutztown, PA. Baylor is the Animal Husbandry and Field Technician for the institute and focuses on their pastured pig operation. The Institute is a beautiful farm that not only has hands on experience in various sustainable agriculture endeavors, they also are a research facility that tracks and collects data on their various efforts at improving the sustainable agriculture model. For more information, visit rodaleinstitute.org

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Please consider supporting the podcast through our NEW Patreon account.

In April 2021, we introduced 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 speak with Gus Franchi of Gus's Farm in New Hampshire. Gus is a Marine veteran who started his pig farming endeavors last year on 50 acres that was recently timbered. He shares his first year experience and his plan for moving forward. If you want to learn more about his setup, check out his website at gusfarm.com

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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 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.

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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.

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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.