The Farming Podcast

Quitting your job to start farming is not an easy thing to do. Checkout this episode for some practical tips on how to do it successfully. Mentioned in the show You Can Farm by Joel Salatin Farm of the Day: Caledonia Farm Deep Work by Cal Newport

In this episode I talk about the importance of creative thinking on the farm. This is an important skill to have for a more productive and profitable farm. Mentioned In The Show You Can Farm by Joel Salatin Freeplane – Free program for mindmapping Farm of the Day: Hilltop Pastures Family Farm

In today’s episode I talk about how the coronavirus has affected me and our farm.  I also talk about setting up security cameras for catching livestock predators and more. Mentioned in the Show My tech consulting business Garber Computer. Nourse Farms Inexpensive security camera with alerts

I give a 2020 update on my farming.  I talk about beef fat, tallow soap, and keeping wild birds out of your chicken house.  Enjoy the show! Mentioned in the Show Farm of the Day: Legacy Ranch in Oklahoma Tallow Soap Recipe How to keep birds out of your chicken coop Fiskars Splitting Axe (Lightweight […]

Is there an easy way to load cattle? Yes. Loading cattle doesn’t need to be a stressful rodeo, unless you enjoy that. With the proper cattle, loading system and understanding of low stress handling techniques, loading cattle can be easy and fun. Mentioned in the Show Video of Berta Flail Mower on BCS tractor Bud […]

In today’s episode I talk about how the end of the summer is going on the farm. Custom grazing, limping steer, selling bulk beef and more.

In this episode I share the results of my summer finished beef experiment.  Did finishing beef this summer result in high quality tasty beef?  Listen to the show to find out.  I also discuss my first year of custom grazing and what I like about it so far. Mentioned in the Show How to Fail […]

In this episode I discuss finishing cattle in the summer, loading cattle, and my visit to A.J. Oneil’s field day and grazing conference in Western PA. Mentioned on the Show Bud Box Sorting Gate Batt Latch Dave Hartman – Forage analysis & grass-finishing cattle Joel Hunter – Forage quality & soil fertility Red Devon Cattle […]

In this episode I talk about the spring explosion of grass growth on the farm, my experience with farmer’s markets, catching bee swarms and more.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the upcoming Grass Fed Grazing Field Day and Tour on June 29, 2019.

I talk about my weekend in March 2019 when Brian Karlsen visited me from South Africa.  I also talk about our trip to and tour of Joel Salatin’s Farm.  We learned a lot and had a great time!  Enjoy the show!

In this episode I discuss cattle laneways, the appropriate time of year to butcher beef, honey bees and more.

In this episode I discuss what I’ve been up to in Winter 2019. We discuss improving beef quality, how to ship beef, ducks and more.

Want to learn the keys to making a small farm profitable?  In this episode I discuss Dave Pratt’s article in the Stockman Grass Farmer about how to make a profit on a small farm.  It’s not as easy as simply copying what the big farms do.  In fact that can be a recipe for disaster.  […]

In today’s episode I talk about what I’ve learned about producing tender grass fed beef.  Learn how the end of our cattle season went and how our new loading system worked. It’s important to learn how to produce a product that your customers love and come back to buy. Mentioned in today’s show Bud Box […]

I’ve been up to a lot on the farm this summer.  Check it out in this episode.   Mentioned in Today’s Show Red Devon Cattle Member’s Program Bud Box Preifert Panels Pullerbear BCS Sickle Bar Mower Echo PAS System Allan Savory Ted Talk Holistic Management by Allan Savory