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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.
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ALL UP IN YOUR EARS

Kaveh Akbar, francine j. harris, Jonathan Farmer, Gabrielle Calvocoressi

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ALL UP IN YOUR EARS— a monthly podcast discussing, extolling, deviating from and disagreeing about recent poems. Each month, two of us pick out a new poem and we all dig in together, hoping, in the process, to learn something about the ways that poems can matter—about what is found there and what, sometimes, for some of us, is not.
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Welcome to St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF - Saluting Unsung Heroes. Your hosts are Tom Nance and Jon Krost, both lifelong Cardinals fans. Nance is a high school umpire and former baseball coach, and Krost is a research aficionado and underdog enthusiast who takes delight in the clutch hits of players like Daniel Descalso. Come along on this journey as they celebrate stories of greatness by role players that helped make the Cardinals a legendary organization. Enjoy the deep dives into th ...
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Baby Carl's Happy Apocalypse

Doyle Dean and Bill Vitek

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Baby Carl’s Happy Apocalypse podcast is a lighthearted and inspirational take on a very serious topic that includes interviews with interesting people, laughing children, happy cows, car-talk banter, a labyrinth, an outdoor classroom filled with conversations, and singing. Who is Baby Carl? Well, he’s just a little guy: a toddler with a big vocabulary, a hearty appetite for information, and an even bigger love for humanity. And he loves singing songs. He has a friend, Bill. Bill’s a philosop ...
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“Digging in the Dirt” is a podcast and radio show featured on WPKN (wpkn.org) with climate change experts and activists, promoting organic and regenerative farming techniques, showing the way to grow healthier food in a way that respects the planet’s health. In addition to nationally known movers and shakers in this niche, Kevin loves to feature food authors, local farmers and gardeners pushing the envelope by encouraging us to take personal responsibility, as consumers and gardeners, toward ...
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Carl Burell reminisces about his old friend Robert Frost, sharing stories about Rob with the people of Derry, New Hampshire attending the Centennial Celebration of Derry in 1927. This reenactment offers an inside look at the early years of Robert Frost through the eyes of Carl Burell, a childhood friend, farming mentor and hired hand on Frost’s first farm in Derry. Carl’s closeup view provides a unique perspective on Frost’s life among the people of Derry, whom he freely appropriated in much ...
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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 able to establish enough revenue to provide for his fami…
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Why was Bob Uecker rejected as a roommate while with the ’64 Cardinals? Why did Augie Busch rent an entire motel for the Cardinals to use during spring training in ’64? What were the circumstances surrounding the time Bob Uekeer had to drive his teammate Carl Warwick to a St. Louis hospital? These stories are a just a few of the memories that Carl …
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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 facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hoosierseedstock …
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Being a professional baseball player sounds like a glamourous occupation, right? Not so much in the early 60s, especially if you were playing in the minors. Nancy Warwick shares with us the struggles of managing a family amid trades, poor pay, and a husband who was absent half the time playing on the road. With husband Carl Warwick, a significant p…
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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 concentration and the lysine amounts for weight gain in pigs. …
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Did you know that The Sporting News named Bing Devine, the Cardinals General Manager, Baseball's Executive of the Year for both 1963 and 1964? It would be no surprise in 1964 as the Redbirds were World Series Champions, but did you know that August Busch fired Devine in the latter part of the '64 pennant run? That's an example of one of the many in…
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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: https://www.youtube.com/@skylinepastures8445 Come jo…
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In this episode we conclude our conversation with 85-year-old Gordie Richardson, a key player in the Cardinals journey to win the World Series in 1964. Gordie recalls his interactions with legends like Mike Shannon, Bop Gibson, Dizzy Dean, Yogi Berra, and his memories of winning the pennant and his time in New York taking down the Yankees. He also …
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Chuck Collins of climatecriminals.org is my guest on this "Digging in the Dirt". Chuck is here to talk about why he believes It’s time to name the names of the individuals delaying climate action and financing the climate crisis, so they can be held accountable. Chuck Collins is an American author and a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy St…
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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 video explaining it below. Ross's Youtube Video Hickory …
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I'd like you to welcome to Digging in the Dirt Brad Kurtz Vineyard Director of Gloria Ferrer vineyards. Brad has led his winery into becoming a leader in sustainable and regenerative practices within the California sparkling market. Brad focuses on sustainable agricultural programs and technology to advance wine quality across a broad range of vari…
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Organic farmer Kaitlyn Kimball is my guest on this show. Kaitlyn is Owner of Sunset Organic farm in Naugatuck Ct. with her husband Lawrence Passeck. Sunset is a USDA Certified Organic vegetable and flower farm focused on sustainability and community. Kaitlyn is also Director of Agriculture at CitySeed in New Haven. CitySeed has a mission to "create…
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I'd like to welcome back Dr. Carl Safina from the Safina Center to Digging in the dirt. Carl has taken the story of his previous book "Alfie and Me" to another level and created a picture book for children called "Owls in our yard" ! Carl is a good friend of Digging in the Dirt and WPKN radio. Dr. Safina is the endowed chair for Nature and Humanity…
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In the episode, I talk with Dave and Jodi Cronauer from White Bison Farm in northern Wisconsin. They have a lot going on at their farm including raising bison for meat, GypsyVanner Horses (not for meat), and Idaho Pastured Pigs (those are for meat). They also maintain the IPP nation registry. To learn more about them, visit their website: https://w…
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85-year-old Gordie Richardson spends an hour with us talking about his experience in helping the St. Louis Cardinals to a thrilling finish atop the National League in 1964. He shares memories of Dick Allen, Willie Mays, Yogi Berra, and many of his Cardinal teammates. Gordie left his peanut farm near a small town of 2,000 people for the spotlights o…
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In this episode, I talk with Carl Blake about his new book Pork For Profit: The Business of Whole Hog Roasting. This book is a comprehensive step by step guide on how to build and manage a hog roasting business. This is a great side gig for pastured pig farms or can even be a full time gig in some areas. Be sure to check out his book on Amazon here…
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Who is the most famous peanut farmer from Georgia? Most likely, your answer is former president Jimmy Carter. If you’re an ardent Cardinal fan, you might come up with Gordon Richardson, the featured Cardinal from the 1964 WS champions. Gordie was a 25-year-old peanut farmer boy who stood in the way of the Phillies as the Cards grabbed the pennant b…
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In this episode, I talke with Brian MacFarland of Five Forks Farm in Bruceton Mills, WV. Brian and his wife are just at the one year mark of having pigs on pasture. Farrowing has been tough for them the last year, but they are using these experiences to grow and hone their craft when it comes to raising pigs. Brian shares his "failures" in a honest…
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Maybe you know your baseball. Maybe you don’t. Test your baseball knowledge by answering these six baseball trivia questions. Here’s the fun part: they all have the same answer: Who was the pitcher that figured prominently in World Series championships with both the Brooklyn Dodgers and Los Angeles Dodgers? Who was the starting pitcher for the last…
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In this episode, I talk with Bryson Lipscomb of Triple Oaks Farm in Virginia about how he and his wife took a simple hobby farm and in less than 3 years turned it into a large scale operation that has them both working full time now on the farm. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. htt…
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Carl Warwick may not have been a large man at 5’ 10”, 170 lbs., but he had some big pinch hits in the 1964 World Series when the Cardinals defeated the Yankees in 7 games. Warwick bounced around during his MLB career with the spotlight finally finding him coming through in the clutch on the biggest stage. Join us for our third look at a role player…
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In this episode, I talk with Maj Jim Brickson (retired) about his farm/homesteading efforts on 50 acres in Northern Minnesota. Jim and his wife are both retired from the military and looks to enjoy the golden years on the farm. We talk about some of the challenges that poses as well as how to manage aging and farming work. Check out the Brickson Yo…
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How many Cardinals have earned three World Series rings with three different teams? The surprising answer is that there are several more Redbirds than just the unsung hero featured in this episode. Join us as we sing the praises of Ron Taylor who played a critical role on two teams- the 1964 Cardinals and the 1969 Mets- that had unlikely come from …
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In this episode, I talke with Chuck Lewis of Sheraton Park Farms about how his farmer's market setup has evolved over time to produce the most efficient and profitable setup for his farm. Chuck dies into the details of cost and things to consider when setting up for a market. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebo…
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Most Cardinal fans will easily rattle off the names of stars who headlined St. Louis's late season drive to the 1964 pennant and eventual World Series crown: Brock, Gibson, Shannon, Boyer, Flood and others. Not ordinarily included on this list is Barney Schultz, the knuckleballer who put out one fire after another, especially in the critical month …
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Welcome to the St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF players - Saluting Unsung Heroes. Join hosts Tom Nance, a lifelong Cardinals fan, umpire and former baseball coach, and Jon Krost, a research aficionado and underdog enthusiast, a lifelong Cardinals fan who takes delight in the clutch hits of players like Daniel Descalso. Come along on this journey…
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In this episode, I speak with Tyler Hill of Evergreen Farm in Pennsylvania. Tyler is working 53 acres with chickens, sheep and pigs. Pigs are his most recent addition and through providence, he ended up with a breeding pair of AGH X Hampshire. We explore the challenges of this cross and what he has liked and what he plans to do differently. Also, j…
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In this episode, Rob Dowdle and I am have a comprehensive discussion on issues we have all faced with processors. Our conversation turns from the sad horror stories to how to manage issues and tips on how to prevent them in the first place. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://…
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In this episode, I talk with Mindy Lipinski of Revercomb Farms in VA about how they manage their pigs on pasture and how they have added education opportunities to not only share their knowledge and experience but also to create additional income for the farm. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pa…
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In this episode, I talk with Stephanie Walker of Vincent Farms in Point Blank, TX. Stephanie shares how she has transitioned to full time farming and how she is building a distination location with her farm store. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://www.facebook.com/groups/the…
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In this episode, I talk with Joe Blakeslee about his farm in western New York and how adding on farm processing has helped his business model be stronger. This is an approach growing in popularity among small farms. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://www.facebook.com/groups/t…
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In this episode, I speak with Kyle Perreault about his on farm processing and the progress he has made since we last spoke. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig We made it to 20 patrons on Patreon which allows us to expand the Pasture Pig …
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In this episode, I speak with Jordy Buck from Michigan. He is exploring a niche marketing with Asian Heritage Hogs (Potbellies) on his farm. It is interesting to hear how he is raising out these smaller pigs with very little inputs. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://www.face…
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In this episode, I revisit with Rob Dowdle of Dowdle Family Farm to discuss his last two seasons of raising our Mangalitsa as a production hog and the challenges he faced. Rob shares lessons learned and how he is transitioning to be more profitable. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig.…
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In this episode, I sit down with Allie Jones from Spring Fed Family Farm in Oklahoma. Allie shares how she is managing to balance raising kids and running a farm with the help of her family who lives on the property with her. This is a great story how family can work together to build something great. https://www.springfedfamily.farm/ Also, join us…
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Baby Carl and Bill visit Green Mountain Monastery in Greensboro, VT to speak with Sr. Gail Worcelo. Baby Carl learns the difference between sisters and brothers and Sisters and Brothers, and hears about Sr. Gail's happy revelation that led to her religious vocation. In 1999 she co-founded Green Mountain Monastery with the late Passionist priest and…
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In this episode, I talk with Dr. Rosemary Sifford from the USDA concerning African Swine Fever and the threat it poses to American hog producers. Keeping biosecurity measures in place is ideal as the main line of defense against the spread of this disease. USDA Website: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/pests-diseases/asf/asf EPISODE SPONS…
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In this episode, I talk with Cliff Davis Of Pig and Leaf farm in Tennessee. Cliff has a comprehensive farming operation going on with some great regenerative processes. Check him out on Facebook and Instagram @pigandleaf @davisamericanduroc EPISODE SPONSOR: Giltek EDC knives - https://gil-tek.com/?wpam_id=2 Be sure to check out our new Classified a…
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In this episode, I talk with Tate and Erin who are raising pigs on a rented ranch in Oregon. We have a great conversation about what they have learned as well as the challenges they face with rented land. EPISODE SPONSOR: Giltek EDC knives - https://gil-tek.com/?wpam_id=2 Be sure to check out our new Classified ad section on the pastured pig websit…
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In this episode, I speak with the ladies from The Sounder Podcast. These 3 ladies have varied backgrounds in farming and pigs and bring a unique perspective to the effort. Be sure to check out their podcast wherever you get your podcasts or hit the link below. https://thesounderpod.com/welcome-home Homesteaders of New England Conference Buy tickets…
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Baby Carl and Bill visit Bread and Butter Farm to ask big questions about what it means to live in connection with the planet. Joined by farmer and founder Corie Pierce, the farm team, and children from the village school, this episode is about how to let a cow be a cow, grass be grass, and kids be kids. Corie teaches Baby Carl how to hold the high…
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"My like hope... It's the best!" Baby Carl chats with Matt Schlein about the outdoor education philosophy of the Walden Project and how some of that learning best happens in the cold, rain, snow, and sunshine. Matt believes that students deserve a variety of ways to engage with the important questions of learning, and he encourages his high school …
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In this episode, I speak with Eric Bennington from Heritage Homestead in Western PA. Eric and his family decided to give up a successful lifestyle outside of Philly and try a "simpler" life of farming. He has made some great progress in his short mount of time. Be sure to check out our new Classified ad section on the pastured pig website and list …
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In this episode, I talk with Charles Lafferty from Skyline Pastures in PA. Charles has an interesting experience in that he is utilizing a grant to test a new setup on his farm. While the idea of "free" money sounds great, the data Charles is recording will prove to be very helpful for other farmers looking to maximize their land and diversify thei…
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"My like your planet earth family" Bill and Baby Carl visit Meghan Rigali, one of the many passionate instructors of the New Roots Project. Founded by the Willowell Foundation, the New Roots Project runs an outdoor, interdisciplinary, multi-aged school program in Monkton, VT. Meghan shares with Baby Carl the importance of experiential education, he…
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Who is Baby Carl? Well, he's just a little guy. A toddler with a big vocabulary, a hearty appetite for information, and an even bigger love for humanity. His friend Bill is a teacher and philosopher. Bill stops by to visit Baby Carl, and they talk about this scary word “apocalypse,” and discover its original meaning is ‘to disclose’ or ‘reveal’. Bi…
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In this episode, I talk with Chris Enos of Enos Family Farm in Iowa. Chris shares how he uses Red Wattles as the core of his 5 acre family farm. As an update, he has recently added Iowa Swabian Hall pigs to his farm. Be sure to check out our new Classified ad section on the pastured pig website and list your farm business on our NEW Pastured Pig Fa…
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In this episode, I talk with Caitlin Scott about how she is developing a business niche with Kune Kune pigs. I think you will find it interesting how she is focusing on that breed. List your farm business on our NEW Pastured Pig Farm Directory https://thepasturedpig.com/ Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook gr…
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In this episode, I talk with Mark Pursell of Faith & Farm. Mark discusses how he has found a great value added market with the 4H crowd looking for show pigs. Faith and Farm Youtube Check out the RUK products made by Giltek. List your farm business on our NEW Pastured Pig Farm Directory https://thepasturedpig.com/ Also, join us for discussion of al…
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