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Back to SearchEpisode 141 - Focusing on Piglet Production with Small Town Farms in Ontario
Episode 141
In this episode, I talk with Nathan Post of Small Town Farms in Beamsville, Ontario. Nathan and his family have a farrowing operation on 7 leased acres between Buffalo and Toronto. Their goal is to b…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep140 - Dr. Smokehouse has relocated to Maine
Episode 140
In this episode, I revisit with Jim Chelbowski (aka Dr. Smokehouse) who was last on the podcast in December of 2019 (Episode 28). Jim has dedicated much of his spare time honing his charcuterie skill…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Ep 139 - Forty Years of Pigs with Trifecta Natural Pork
Episode 139
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…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Episode 138 - How different are Pasture Pigs in Canada?
Episode 138
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, processi…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep 137 - Just Getting Started in Idaho
Episode 137
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 condition…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 136 - Building a Meishan Herd in Central Georgia
Episode 136
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…
Published on 8 months ago
Episode 135 - From the City to a Farrowing Operation in Just a Couple Years
Episode 135
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 Y…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep 134 - Full time on 12 acres owned and 40 acres leased with Nine Pines Farm
Episode 134
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 …
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Episode 133 - Ohio State U Extension Focuses on Intestinal Parasites in Pastured Pigs
Episode 133
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 far…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 132 - Expanding operations on a 10 acre farm with Moose River Farm
Episode 132
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 disc…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago