Pastured Pig Podcast

Mar 31 2025 138 ep. 54 mins 1.4k
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Our podcast discusses all things concerning raising pigs on pasture. From a small herd for personal consumption on the homestead to large scale commercial operations. We discuss the topics and talk to the producers.

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Ep 139 - Forty Years of Pigs with Trifecta Natural Pork

Mar 31 2025 69 mins  
In this episode, I talk with Neal Saxton who has been raising pigs practically all of his life. His experience in breeding has lead him to create his ideal closed loop herd that gives him the results he has been looking for. His grasp of swine genetics is amazing and I think you will be impressed by his efforts. You can learn more about him at https://www.facebook.com/trifectanatur

Episode 138 - How different are Pasture Pigs in Canada?

Mar 17 2025 58 mins  
In this episode, I talk with Jason Dodd of Dodds Acres in Ontario, Canada. Jason shares details about his farm setup and some of the subtle differences they experience when it comes to feed, processing, and breed choice in Canada. For more information about his farm, visit https://doddsacres.ca/ SPONSOR: Red Tool House Store - https://store.redtoolhouse.com/ Also, join us for discu

Ep 137 - Just Getting Started in Idaho

Feb 25 2025 55 mins  
In this episode, I talk with Hunter Forsberg who is just getting started in pastured pigs on his family's ranch in Idaho. We talk about future goals and challenges he is facing in the harsh conditions of his region. SPONSOR: Sierra Madre - https://offer.sierramadreresearch.com/red-tool-house-pws Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The

Episode 136 - Building a Meishan Herd in Central Georgia

Feb 10 2025 64 mins  
In this episode, I interview Preston Fuller of the MF Farmstead. Preston and his family are starting a pastured pig operation in Georgia and they have fallen in love with the Meishan breed. They hope to build a pastured pig operation from that breed and experiment with some genetic crosses. Learn more about them at Themffarmstead.com SPONSOR: Sierra Madre - https://offer.sierramadr

Episode 135 - From the City to a Farrowing Operation in Just a Couple Years

Jan 27 2025 53 mins  
In this episode, I talk with Kyle Friedman who has developed a farrowing operation in the finger lakes region of New York. Kyle admits he has been a city boy most of his life but with a move to New York several years ago, he has fully embraced the farm lifestyle and is moving at a rapid pace learning all he can with the help of a great Mennonite mentor. SPONSOR: Red Tool House Web

Ep 134 - Full time on 12 acres owned and 40 acres leased with Nine Pines Farm

Jan 02 2025 68 mins  
In this episode, I talk with James Cornwell of Nine Pines Farm in Pennsylvania. James and his wife farm full time on 3 different parcels of land - some owned and some leased. Pastured pigs make up a portion of his farming enterprise and he has learned to maximize acreage and profit potential with his setup. You can learn more about his farm at https://www.ninepinesfarm.com/ SPONSOR

Episode 133 - Ohio State U Extension Focuses on Intestinal Parasites in Pastured Pigs

Dec 16 2024 77 mins  
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Talita Resende (PhD) and Kara Flaherty from Ohio State University Extension. They are researching parasite loads in Pastured Pigs and are offering FREE testing on farms who raise pigs outside of confinement areas. The data they are collecting will be very helpful for producers of any size who want to learn more about potential parasite load in their

Episode 132 - Expanding operations on a 10 acre farm with Moose River Farm

Nov 25 2024 52 mins  
In this episode, I talk with Brian Jenckes from Moose River Farm in New Hampshire. Bryan's farm operation is quickly growing to where he is needing more space than his 10acre tract can allow. We discuss the details of his setup and his plans to expand including leasing additional properties and the challenges with that effort. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig

Episode 131 - High desert Silvopasture with Weidenthal Family Farm

Nov 04 2024 60 mins  
This episode has a visiting SW Arizona to speak with Weedy Weidenthal. Weedy has a really exciting farm effort he is doing in the high desert of AZ utilizing his pigs to clear invasives and build soil with a deep litter method. We have a great conversation and he also shares some visuals of his setup that can be seen on the video version of the podcast. Want to knkow more about Wee

Episode 130 - Silvopasture Consultants Focusing on Pastured Pig Farms

Oct 14 2024 75 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Austin Unruh to take a deep dive into silvopasture and the benefits of incorporating it into the farm. Austin and his team are expanding their consulting and design services to venture into the pastured pig world. We have a great conversation on the benefits of this practice. For more information on his business, visit https://treesforgraziers.com/