In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Jake Kristophel, who established Fallen Aspen Farm in Pennsylvania from scratch. Jake details his experiences in creating diverse farming practices, managing pigs, grass-fed lamb, and pasture eggs, and dealing with challenges like overgrazing and sheep management. We examine the operation of Fallen Aspen Farm, including sheep management, breeding challenges, and the strategies they employed, such as keeping ram lambs away from the ewes. We also discuss measures taken to combat overgrazing, the plantation of drought-tolerant trees, and the enchanting story of Jake's native pastures. Jake provides insights into winter stockpiling, future farm planning and shares his marketing strategies for the farm's products like lard soap and lard balms.

Books/Resources Mentioned:

Fertility Pastures by Newman Turner

Social media:
Website: https://fallenaspenfarm.com/
Instagram: @fallenaspenfarm