Episodes 165
Avg. Duration 56m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (102)
Since May 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

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 166 - Managing an offsite farm in Missouri

Jun 03, 2026 1h 4m

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,…

EP165 - Just starting out with 62 acres in Ottawa

May 21, 2026 1h 5m

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…

Ep164 - Veterinarian Discussion Concerning Pastured Pigs with Dr. Jim Kober

Apr 22, 2026 1h 16m

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…

Ep163 - Sales and Marketing Strategies with Moore Meats

Apr 01, 2026 1h 15m

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…

EP162 - Building a Family Farm at Popcorn Creek Pork

Mar 18, 2026 54m

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…

E161 - Raising Pork & Chicken for Their On-Farm Preschool

Feb 23, 2026 1h 9m

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…

EP160 - Iberico Hogs in Eastern PA

Feb 11, 2026 1h 22m

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…

Episode 159 - Woodlot Pigs in Nova Scotia

Jan 26, 2026 49m

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…

EP158 - Pure Bred Berkshire in Central TX

Jan 16, 2026 58m

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…

EP 157 - Raising Registered IPP in Central PA

Dec 30, 2025 53m

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.…

EP 156 - Using an Old Hog Confinement Area to Build His Pasture Operation

Dec 17, 2025 43m

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.…

EP 155 - Traded Firewood for Pigs to Start His Pastured Pig Journey

Dec 03, 2025 48m

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…

Ep 154 - Pasturing Pigs in Sweden

Nov 17, 2025 1h 4m

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.…

Episode 153 - Raising Pigs to Feed Others in Louisiana

Nov 03, 2025 1h 2m

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…

EP152 - Maximizing Forage Options with Intentional Tree Planting

Oct 20, 2025 1h 7m

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…

Episode 151 - Producer, Processor, & Inspector - All in One Person

Oct 13, 2025 1h 18m

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…

Episode 150 - From Law Enforcement to Pastured Pigs with Valiant Farmstead

Sep 08, 2025 1h 1m

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…

Episode 149 - Revisit with Enos Family Farm: Experience with the Swabian Breed

Aug 25, 2025 40m

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…

Episode 148 - Garbage Feeding to Reduce Feed Cost and Produce More Affordable Pork

Aug 12, 2025 1h 19m

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…

Episode 147 - Investment in On Farm Poultry Processing Pairs Well With Pastured Pigs

Jul 28, 2025 50m

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…

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How many episodes does Pastured Pig Podcast have?

Pastured Pig Podcast has published 165 episodes since May 2019, covering topics in Business, Home & Garden.

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Pastured Pig Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 56m.

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