Irish Mike Smith’s Farm Table Podcast

Episode 20: Darron Marzolf, 4th Generation Butcher

Today I am excited to have Darron Marzolf of Falling River Meats, a 4th generation butcher from the Puget Sound.  We discuss the history of the butcher business in his family, how things have changed since his family started, and how small farmers can work better with local butchers. We then dive deep into a fun conversation about various cuts of beef and pork that have many different names based on the cut itself, culture and more.  You will laugh and I hope learn a lot about why partnering with the right butcher can make a big difference on your farm.

SHOW NOTES

1. Tell me the history of the butcher business in your family
2. How have things changed since your family started?
3. Discuss the difference between WDA and USDA slaughterhouse facilities
4. How can the small farmer work better with guys like you?
5. Walk us through the classic butcher of a beef and a pig. What are a few differences between US style butchering of these animals and other cultures?
6. What are the “butcher cuts” and how have they changed over the years
7. When a family buys a share of beef or pork, they are getting cuts that seem to have been forgotten over time, cuts like chuck roast, eye of the round, country style ribs (pork) and so on. Why did that happen and what do you tell people on how to cook them especially for a mid week real-life meal.
8. When you cut open a beef or pork, what are you looking for? How do you know that the beef or pork was raised well?
9. What would you like to tell us small farmers who are trying to reengage homestead practices?  We want to feed our own families and raise some food for others in our community, how can we be different from the big slaughterhouses?

MORE INFORMATION

Custom Butcher: www.marzolfmeats.com

Visit the Falling River Meats butcher shop in North Bend at 108 W North Bend Way,
North Bend, WA 98045 or at www.fallingrivermeats.com.

Episode 19: Brad Murphy of The Red Bridge Farm

Today I am excited to have our feed supplier, Brad Murphy and The Red Bridge Farm. We use their feed for our cattle, pigs and birds. We have had EXCELLENT feedback from our customers on the quality of the feed and how our livestock turn out. 

 

We recently had the opportunity to visit his feed plant in Kettle Falls, WA and were struck by the commitment to quality, local ingredients, designed to grow our (and your) homestead animals promoting responsible husbandry in our state.

 

SHOW NOTES

 

1. Tell us a little about yourself, your family and what led you to making feed
2. Why Kettle Falls in particular?
3. You are known for non gmo, no corn and no soy in your feed, why is that important?
4. Share "behind the curtain" on how you developed the specific ratio/recipe for each feed. We grown swine for example, tell us how you arrived at that ratio
5. You promote "cavalry oil." Tell us about that, why you make it, and the process. 
6. You told me that your raw ingredients are sourced locally, tell us more about that?
7. If you had a way to "train your farmers/customers" on how to grow their animals or run their farms, what would you say or suggest?
8. How can we support you and feed store? Where can people find out more information about your work and your product?

MORE INFORMATION

 

www.theredbridgefarm.com

Red Bridge Farm YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theredbridgefarm1254

 

https://www.raisingtinydinosaurs.com/

Cavalry Oil Info: https://www.theredbridgefarm.com/cavoil

Canola Cold Extraction:

https://youtu.be/8kXT5YRiTEs?si=K70FUIwJuXE9tV00

Episode 18: Larry Snyder

Join me in a discussion with Larry Snyder as a mentor to many at Starbucks, professional photographer, author and auctioneer.

For full show notes go to www.irishmikesmith.com/podcast-snyder

 

www.lakejoyfarmstead.com

www.blackclovecountry.com

 

Episode 17: Market Update with Garrett Brown

Wow has the Puget Sound real estate market changed in 6 months. Join me as Garrett Brown and I discuss what is new this winter and what we can expect in 2023!

Episode 15: The Rise of Celtic Christianity

This is a re-release and updated production of a podcast from last year.

Join me in my discussing with Matthew Rudolph where we discuss the rise of Celtic Christianity throughout Ireland, the UK and the rest of Europe via prominent figure like Patrick of Ireland.

Show notes can be found at www.irishmikesmith.com/podcast-celtic-christianity

Episode 14: Lulu Redder of Feral Woman Farm on Chicken Husbandry

Today we welcome Lulu Redder of Feral Woman Farm in the Snoqualmie Valley. We discuss chicken husbandry, small scale farms, and why working and buying food from small farmers is better for everyone.

How did you get into small scale farming? do you describe yourself as a farmer, homesteader, something else?

Why are small scale farms important?

I know you work with chickens and pigs, what else do you do?

Lets talk chickens:

Where do you start? Is there a difference between chickens who lay eggs and ones we eat for dinner?  Tell me how that process goes.

What does "husbandry" mean and how does it work with chickens? What is the timeline, daily chores, etc.?

What does butcher day look like?

How does the WSDA vs USDA work for small scale chicken producers? Can you sell them? if so, how and where?

Tell us about your classes and other events you do/teach.

How can one support you and other small scale farmers?

 

Show notes: www.irishmikesmith.com/podcast-feral

Episode 13: Kevin Finch of Big Table

Today my guest is Kevin Finch, founder and executive director of Big Table, a non profit focused on the needs in the largest industry in the world, with the highest amount of need, the folks who work at restaurants.

We will discuss the genesis of the vision for Big Table as a former pastor and food writer and continue through the cities where Big Table operates currently, how to get involved and the uniqueness of the "unexpected 20."

You will love the energy and passion that drives Kevin as he shares his heart for those that cook for and serve us when we eat out.

Quote: "To a guy with a hammer as his only tool, everything looks like a nail."

You can find out more information at www.big-table.com.

Episode 12: A re-release of the chat with James Lovell and a brief history of the Ojibwe

Note: This is a re-release of my very first episode with some post production edits and in honor of my dad's 80th birthday.

On today's podcast I have the honor of having James Lovell, director of development for the Chief Seattle Club in Seattle, WA as a guest. Not only has James been an advocate for the homeless, specifically in the Native American community, he has become a good friend. James also is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band reservation of the Chippewa nation near Belcourt, ND which is where my dad's native side is from.

Today we discuss the Chippewa, or Ojibwe, the heritage, culture, artwork and travels of this great band of American Indians. 

Episode 11: Garrett Brown, Licensed Realtor

Join me as I kick off Season 2 with Garrett Brown, licensed Realtor in Washington state where we chat about the market in 2022 and into next year, how a seller would get ready to list their home, and a some personal stories about my time "off" battling Covid.

Episode 10: Ron Alford, Author and Professional Coach with Southwestern Consulting

Today our guest is Ron Alford, Professional Coach at Southwestern Consulting and author of the recently published book Redefining Possible.

 

We cover his upbringing, introduction to selling books each summer with Southwestern and the sales and life skills he learned by doing it and how he carried it into a successful career as a professional coach, speaker, and now author!