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Pastured Pig Podcast
by tmcclung13
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.
Episodes
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Ep174 - What is Going On at the American Berkshire Association
In this episode, Troy speaks with Lane Bennett, President of the American Berkshire Association (ABA), about the Berkshire pig breed's versatility, heritage, and data-driven genetics. Episode Summary Lane highlights the 151-year history of Berkshires in the US, known for superior meat quality,...
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Episode 173 - Taking Shelter with the Owner of Portahut
In this episode, I talk with Jared Schmidt the owner of Portahut pig shelters. Jared talks about is own personal experience with pig farming and his farm set up but then shares with us his story about how he recently acquired Portahut, details some of the products, and share future plans with the...
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EP172 Wholesale Pork Operation in Northern Minnesota
In this episode, I talk with Joshua Stamper from YKer Acres in northern Minnesota. Joshua and his family produce over 400 pigs a year on 160 acres near lake superior. Joshua shares details of his farm setup and how they manage the challenges of a larger scale hog operation as well as the harsh...
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EP171 - Revisiting Bowen Family Farm as They Expand on Farm Processing and Direct to Consumer Sales
In this episode, I talk with Brandon Bowen of Bowen Family Farm who we had on the podcast back in Episode 147 that aired July of 2025. Brandon was one of the few people in GA that has an on farm poultry processing permit and he has now expanded his processing to include pig processing as custom...
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Ep170 - Carcass Evaluation Process at Weidenthal Family Farm
In this episode, we revisit with Weedy Weidenthal from Weidenthal Family Farm. Weedy is raising pigs in the high desert of AZ. He was previous on the podcast (episode 139) and comes back over a year later to give us an update on his operation. He shares the details of how they are specifically...
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Ep169 - Moving from 6 Acres to 58 Acres to Expand Their Farm Dream
In this episode, I talk with Joey Bradley from Bradley Bunch Barnyard in Milton, North Carolina. Joey explains how they started farming just several years ago in an attempt to lead a healthier lifestyle. As production increases they recently purchased a 58 acres tract where they want to move to…
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EP168 - Pastured Pigs in TX and Online Product Sales Software
In this episode, I talk with Chase Crossley about his farm setup and his software development work. Chase has takes on farming challenges head on including everything from animal husbandry to online sales. He has also worked on developing software to help with online sales of farm products. Check...
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EP167 - Moving from Northern Ontario to Even More Northern Ontario
In this episode, I talk with Micheon Hutchings from A Lovely Place Called Home. She and her family are in the process of moving from their current homestead/farm in northern Ontario to a new property further north (yes, further north). She shares with me their efforts and challenges of relocating...
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EP 166 - Managing an offsite farm in Missouri
In this episode, I talk with Andrea and Jordan Kaufman from Upside Farms. They are slowly transitioning to their new farm land in an adjacent town with plans of growing their production. Currently, they have to travel daily to tend their pigs and manage their farm from a distance. They are...
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EP165 - Just starting out with 62 acres in Ottawa
In this episode, I talk with Kyle Purdy of Purdy Farms in Ottawa, Ontario. Kyle and his family recently acquired 62 rural acres where they are building their dream farm/homestead. Kyle shares his experience with raising their first couple of pigs last year and his plans to raise more this year....
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Ep164 - Veterinarian Discussion Concerning Pastured Pigs with Dr. Jim Kober
Well, I finally got it! A great conversation with a veterinarian who has decades of experiencing caring for pigs both in commercial confinement operations and pigs on pasture. Dr. Jim Kober talked with me about the health concerns with pigs and we took on some hotly debated topics as well! Join…
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Ep163 - Sales and Marketing Strategies with Moore Meats
In this episode, I dig deeper into sales and marketing with Jake Moore of Moore meats. We had Jake on the podcast recently (episode 160) and I wanted to spend a little more time discussing his efforts. To learn more about him, visit mooremeats.com. Also, join us for discussion of all things...
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EP162 - Building a Family Farm at Popcorn Creek Pork
In this episode, I talk with Jacob Lee of Popcorn Creek Pork in Indiana. Jacob and his young family are building a new farm on 62 rolling acres in southern Indiana. His dream is to build a generational farm with his kids and the extend family just minutes away. Learn more about his farm at…
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E161 - Raising Pork & Chicken for Their On-Farm Preschool
In this episode, I talk with Jacob Chase of Chase the Dream Farm in Vermont. Jacob and his wife have a 52 acre farm where they raise pigs and chickens to provide food for their family and their on-farm preschool. The opportunity to provide clean, healthy food is a key part of their preschool...
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EP160 - Iberico Hogs in Eastern PA
In this episode, I talk with Jake Moore of Moore Meats. Jake has developed an incredible direct to consumer farm business specializing in Wagyu beef at his farm in eastern Pennsylvania. Recently, he has ventured into pasture pork with the same intent for high quality products. Jake talks about…
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Episode 159 - Woodlot Pigs in Nova Scotia
In this episode, I talk with Shane Pilgrim of Hardwood Hills. Shane and his young family are farming on 3 acres of dense woods in Nova Scotia. Shane talks aboot the challenges they have faced with clearing land, fencing the pig paddocks, and struggling with a drought in their first season. If you...
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EP158 - Pure Bred Berkshire in Central TX
In this episode, I talk with Dyron and Kelley Brodbeck of Waymaker Farms in central Texas. They have a 142 acre ranch that includes beef and Berkshire pork. We discuss how they were able to get their sales operation up and running quickly by working with local catering and wineries to introduce...
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EP 157 - Raising Registered IPP in Central PA
In this episode, I talk with Kirstin Bordner of Mouse Creek Farm in central Pennsylvania. Kirstin has been working her 44 acres for over 40 year but started raising pigs on pasture just 8 years ago. Her foray into pasture pigs now has her running a 10 sow registered IPP breeding operation. For…
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EP 156 - Using an Old Hog Confinement Area to Build His Pasture Operation
In this episode, I talk with Jason Storey of Storey Family Farms. Jason and his family were able to buy a 25 acre farm in South Central Iowa that they had been renting a portion of for over 3 years. This old farm had the remnants of a confinement operation including a 1/4 acre concrete pad. Jason...
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EP 155 - Traded Firewood for Pigs to Start His Pastured Pig Journey
In this episode, I talk with Wyatt Reader. Wyatt has a 14 acre farm in West Central Manitoba, Canada. This his first year raising pigs and he has faced some challenges with his first round of farrowing and finishing. Wyatt shares with me his goals for expanding his pastured operation and other...
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Ep 154 - Pasturing Pigs in Sweden
This episode crosses a new boundary for us! This is our first interview with a producer in Europe. In this episode, I talk with Tom Leimar who is farming with his wife on 16 acres of land in Sweden. It was very interesting to get his take on pasturing pigs in Sweden and hearing about the subtle...
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Episode 153 - Raising Pigs to Feed Others in Louisiana
In this episode, I talk with John Romero who has a farm in central Louisiana. John has a desire to see more people have access to better quality food. So much, that he donates a large portion of his farm products to local food pantries and rehab facilities. We have a great conversation about how...
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EP152 - Maximizing Forage Options with Intentional Tree Planting
In this episode, I talk with Austin Unruh with Trees for Graziers. Austin was on the podcast a year ago discussing the topic of silvopasture for pigs. This year, we revisit this discussion and take a much deeper dive into the topic of intentional planting of a variety of trees to produce forage...
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Episode 151 - Producer, Processor, & Inspector - All in One Person
In this episode, I talk with Joshua Collins of Field and Forest Farm in Maine. Joshua is a small scale pork producer and offers custom on farm processing. His day job, however, is that of a state meat inspector for Maine. Josh brings some interesting insight to processing due to his experience. I...
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Episode 150 - From Law Enforcement to Pastured Pigs with Valiant Farmstead
In this episode, I talk with Brenna Dorr who recently retired from a career in law enforcement and is now building a small farmstead with her family in central New York. Brenna talks about how her pigs have helped clear some overgrown forested areas as they work to build soil and remove…
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Episode 149 - Revisit with Enos Family Farm: Experience with the Swabian Breed
In this episode, I revisit with Chris Enos of Enos Family Farm in Iowa. Chris was on the show in June of 2023 (Episode 103) and was about to transition the the Iowa Swabian Hall breed. He shares the successes and failures of having that breed and where he is headed next. SPONSOR: The 2nd Annual...
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Episode 148 - Garbage Feeding to Reduce Feed Cost and Produce More Affordable Pork
In this episode, I talk with John Lengyel of Hogman Farms. John uses post consumer food waste as a primary source of feed for his hog operation. This process can be controversial in the pastured pig world, but John has some compelling arguments as to the benefits of this feeding method. We take a...
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Episode 147 - Investment in On Farm Poultry Processing Pairs Well With Pastured Pigs
In this episode, I talk with Brandon Bowen of Bowen Family Farm in Georgia. Brandon and his family invested into becoming one of 6 on farm poultry processors in Georgia with the hopes of building a large on-farm poultry operation. Pairing that with pork and beef will help him cash flow better...
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Episode 146 - Developing a Great Side Hustle on 25 acres in NY
In this episode, I talk with Phil Cooper who has developed a great side hustle of raising pigs (and poultry) on 25 acres in upstate New York. Phil teamed up with his in-laws to take their homesteading level farm production of vegetables and other products and include protein sources from Turkey,...
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Episode 144 - The Meishan Breed and Why It Is So Spectacular
In this episode, I speak with Jonathan Kemmerer and Laura Jensen from the American Meishan Breeders Association on why the Meishan breed is so desirable. For more information on the breed check out: Website: https://www.meishanbreeders.com/ Podcast:...
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Episode 144 - Symbiotic Farming with Pigs, Beef, Sheep, and an on-farm Brewery in Quebec
In this episode, I talk with Ryan Allen of McAllen Farm and Brewery in Quebec, Canada. Ryan is a 7th generation farmer on the same land his ancestor's settled. As he took over the farm, he added pigs and the brewery to the farm with all ingredients for the brewery coming from the farm. Spent…
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Ep143 - Call Upon the Name of the Lard for Healthy Skin
In this episode, I talk with Charles Mayfield of Farrow skincare products. Charles has taken his farming experience and turn it into a thriving skincare product company. We talk about the benefits of lard and how we as a society have deviated so much from using the pig for so many of our daily...
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Episode 142 - Pros and Cons of Shipping Retail Pork Products
In this episode, I have two guest on the podcast. Both have experience shipping retail cuts to customers all over the country. Rob Dowdle of Dowdle Family Farm and Jake Miller of Outwest Farm share their experiences, tips and tricks on how to successfully add shipping to your farm sales. SPONSOR:...
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Episode 141 - Focusing on Piglet Production with Small Town Farms in Ontario
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 build their operation into a farrowing/feeder pigs business focusing on quality genetics and hybrid...
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Ep140 - Dr. Smokehouse has relocated to Maine
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 skills and has become quite skilled and knowledgable in that field. Since we last talked with Jim, he…
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Ep 139 - Forty Years of Pigs with Trifecta Natural Pork
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...
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Episode 138 - How different are Pasture Pigs in Canada?
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/...
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Ep 137 - Just Getting Started in Idaho
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...
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Episode 136 - Building a Meishan Herd in Central Georgia
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...
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Episode 135 - From the City to a Farrowing Operation in Just a Couple Years
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...
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Ep 134 - Full time on 12 acres owned and 40 acres leased with Nine Pines Farm
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...
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Episode 133 - Ohio State U Extension Focuses on Intestinal Parasites in Pastured Pigs
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...
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Episode 132 - Expanding operations on a 10 acre farm with Moose River Farm
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…
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Episode 131 - High desert Silvopasture with Weidenthal Family Farm
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...
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Episode 130 - Silvopasture Consultants Focusing on Pastured Pig Farms
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…
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Episode 129 - Quitting an Insurance Agent Job to Go FULL TIME Pig Operation in Kentucky
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…
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Episode 128 - Detailed Breeding Operation on 10 acres in Indiana
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...
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Episode 127 - Swine Nutrition - Free Feed Isn't Always the Best Feed
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...
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Episode 126 - One Year into a SARE Grant for Raising Pigs in the Woods
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:...
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Episode 125 - Developing the Ideal Automatic Pig Feeding and Watering System
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…
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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.
HOSTED BY
tmcclung13
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