189: Julie Friend - Raising Multi-Species in a Forest & Pasture-Based System
Description
Julie Friend is a regenerative farmer and founder of Wildom Farm. She chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about how she holistically and humanely raises multi-species in a forest and pasture-based system.
Tune in to the episode to hear them discuss:
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What inspired Julie to leave Chicago (and a job in fashion) to become a farmer
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What it was like adjusting from urban to rural life
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Why buying from local farmers eliminates food confusion
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How to build an intentional brand around a farm and diversify
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The perks of opening a farm store
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The differences between forest and pasture-raised pork
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How species-appropriate diets and native foraging affect pigs
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Achieving nose-to-tail utilization with small processors
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The wave of women in the regenerative agriculture space
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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Julie Friend’s Wildom Farm
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Wildom Farm’s Instagram
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