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 climate of northern MN. If you want to learn more about them, check them out on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ykeracres

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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 exempt. Brandon updates on some other changes they have had on the farm.

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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 evaluating the carcasses of the hogs he raises (he does on-farm processing) to help influence his breeding program. To learn more about his farm, visit his facebook page.

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Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.

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If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at:

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