In this episode, I revisit with Rob Dowdle of Dowdle Family Farm to discuss his last two seasons of raising our Mangalitsa as a production hog and the challenges he faced. Rob shares lessons learned and how he is transitioning to be more profitable.
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
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Episode 111 - Transitioning Away from Managlitsa

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In this episode, I speak with Tyler Hill of Evergreen Farm in Pennsylvania. Tyler is working 53 acres with chickens, sheep and pigs. Pigs are his most recent addition and through providence, he ended up with a breeding pair of AGH X Hampshire. We explore the challenges of this cross and what he has liked and what he plans to do differently.
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
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We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence. 
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Episode 118 -Exploring the Pros and Cons of an AGH X Hampshire cross with Evergreen Farm

In this episode, Rob Dowdle and I am have a comprehensive discussion on issues we have all faced with processors. Our conversation turns from the sad horror stories to how to manage issues and tips on how to prevent them in the first place.
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
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We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence. 
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Episode 117 - Discussing Processing Woes and How to Overcome Them

In this episode, I talk with Mindy Lipinski of Revercomb Farms in VA about how they manage their pigs on pasture and how they have added education opportunities to not only share their knowledge and experience but also to create additional income for the farm.
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
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We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence. 
Help us reach our next benchmark at 40 patrons. To learn more visit:
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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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Episode 116 - Building educational opportunities at Revercomb Farms in Virginia

In this episode, I talk with Stephanie Walker of Vincent Farms in Point Blank, TX. Stephanie shares how she has transitioned to full time farming and how she is building a distination location with her farm store.
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence. 
Help us reach our next benchmark at 40 patrons. To learn more visit:
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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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Episode 115 - Building a Destination Location farm store in Point Blank, TX

In this episode, I talk with Joe Blakeslee about his farm in western New York and how adding on farm processing has helped his business model be stronger. This is an approach growing in popularity among small farms. 
Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig
We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig Podcast to include a website and other digital presence. 
Help us reach our next benchmark at 40 patrons. To learn more visit:
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:
https://thepasturedpig.com/podcast/

Episode 111 - Transitioning Away from Managlitsa

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