Pastured Pig Podcast

Nov 04 2024 130 ep. 54 mins 1.3k
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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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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/

Episode 129 - Quitting an Insurance Agent Job to Go FULL TIME Pig Operation in Kentucky

Sep 30 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, I talk with Justin Slaughter of Slaughter Family Farm in Kentucky. Just has a great story about pursuing his dream of farming and leaving the white color business world. The pandemic actually motivated him more to get his business rolling. Within just a few years, he has been able to establish enough revenue to provide for his family. If you want to know more about

Episode 128 - Detailed Breeding Operation on 10 acres in Indiana

Sep 16 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, I talk with Taylor Brown from Hoosier Seedstock in Indiana. Taylor has a fantastic breeding operation setup on his 10 acres. We discuss the details of his farrowing schedule, breed selection, and income from sales of his piglets. For more information about his farm, find him on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hoosierseedstock His website is https://hoosier-see

Episode 127 - Swine Nutrition - Free Feed Isn't Always the Best Feed

Sep 02 2024 85 mins  
In this episode, I talk swine nutrition with Rob Dowdle of Dowdle Family Farms. Rob has done extensive research on exploring the nutritional value of certain feed sources including free feed access we can sometimes find like pumpkin, brewer's grain, dairy, etc. He focuses on the protein concentration and the lysine amounts for weight gain in pigs. You can find Rob on Youtube at: h

Episode 126 - One Year into a SARE Grant for Raising Pigs in the Woods

Aug 19 2024 69 mins  
In this episode, we revisit with Charles Lafferty to discuss the one year mark (halfway point) of his SARE grant. Charles shares the successes and challenges of the first year with pigs in the woods. You can find out more about his efforts at: skylinepastures.com Check out his Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@skylinepastures8445 Come join us at the homesteading-ish co

Episode 125 - Developing the Ideal Automatic Pig Feeding and Watering System

Aug 05 2024 55 mins  
In this episode, I talk with Ross Lewis a young farmer in Virginia. Ross is a civil engineer and has used his design knowledge to come up with a pretty ingenious automatic feeding and watering system for his breeding stock. We will describe it in this audio podcast but the link to his Youtube video explaining it below. Ross's Youtube Video Hickory Faith Farm Facebook Come join us

Episode 124 - Raising and Registering Idaho Pasture Pigs at White Bison Farm

Jul 22 2024 66 mins  
In the episode, I talk with Dave and Jodi Cronauer from White Bison Farm in northern Wisconsin. They have a lot going on at their farm including raising bison for meat, GypsyVanner Horses (not for meat), and Idaho Pastured Pigs (those are for meat). They also maintain the IPP nation registry. To learn more about them, visit their website: https://whitebisonfarm.com/ Come join us

Episode 123 - Step by Step Instructions on How to Start a Hog Roasting Business with Carl Blake

Jul 08 2024 59 mins  
In this episode, I talk with Carl Blake about his new book Pork For Profit: The Business of Whole Hog Roasting. This book is a comprehensive step by step guide on how to build and manage a hog roasting business. This is a great side gig for pastured pig farms or can even be a full time gig in some areas. Be sure to check out his book on Amazon here is the link https://amzn.to/4bhrd

Episode 122 - Overcoming Farrowing Issues and Other Challenges for a First Year Farmer

Jun 24 2024 72 mins  
In this episode, I talke with Brian MacFarland of Five Forks Farm in Bruceton Mills, WV. Brian and his wife are just at the one year mark of having pigs on pasture. Farrowing has been tough for them the last year, but they are using these experiences to grow and hone their craft when it comes to raising pigs. Brian shares his "failures" in a honest and open manner. I hope this will