How Polyface Makes $60,000/year on 20 Acres with Pigs

Featuring Joel Salatin’s Polyface Farms Pasture/forested Pig system. Get the numbers, see this system in action and be inspired to make a fine living farming while leaving the land a better place than when you found it. Watch more of Joel, HERE (playlist): bit.ly/WatchJoelSalatin Joel’s Website: bit.ly/PolyFaceFarm
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[@XepherClouds]

I'm a 22 year old and I have dreams of having my own farm coming from City Life it's seems crazy but this channel inspires me every single day to continue to work on my dreams love you guys thanks for all the amazing videos that you put some much work in 🌹💐🐷

[@billkennedy2000]

I love Joel Salatins systems. Growing pigs and chickens is not the problem. Marketing and sales is were you spend all your time and effort. Selling pork and poultry retail direct to consumer is the hard part. We need to spend more time educating people how you develop a market to sell 10000 chickens and 300 pigs retail.

[@zippymax1]

When I was a kid, I never would have dreamed of doing this; now that I'm old, I wish I was young again so I could do it. But I can still dream.

[@ZacthaRipper]

I understand the raising part of pork. The only thing I am confused about is how I go about marketing to sell my pigs/chickens/cows etc.? It’s something I’ve been trying to figure out for a while. I have the 20 acres and the knowledge to raise pigs I just don’t know where, who, and how to go about selling the meat. Anything help would be greatly appreciated.

[@mercpsd69]

I love it when you go to polyface. Your energy is so inspiring. I can’t wait to to start my journey. Thank you so much.

[@kristinajohnstone901]

Thank you so much for your videos. I'm not a meat eater, but your teachings are showing me the importance of using animals on the farm to better the land for all. Thank you

[@marycrandall9954]

You're so inspiring. Your entire family is just so beautiful and your farm is a dream for so many of us. Thanks for what you do.

[@shalayneabbott8212]

I live in Las Vegas and used to live near a pig farm called RC pig farm. There was even a Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe featuring the farm. That family does a lot for the Las Vegas community bc they have a contract with several casinos to recycle their food waste. There were days though that the farm would stink to high heaven bc they’d need to cook the dairy waste before giving it to the pigs. Also, the pigs would scream murder when the cold winds would kick up. It was a frighteningly scary sound. And the coyotes would hang around at night too. Now the farm has moved 30 miles north from its original spot. But it was thought of as an unlikely farm bc it survives this 114 degree Desert summer heat waves. Thanks for your impressive movie shorts. I’ll likely not have a farm, but I enjoy watching you learn and grow yours.

[@themuddypawshomestead1580]

Pigs by far have been a joy for our family, we are totally thinking this is do able for our small family you talked us into it ....bring on more pigs!!!! We can do it you can too!!! Thanks for the inspiration

[@whyno713]

That wooden gate scheme to move the pigs is brilliant!

[@michellelabri3388]

Love the drone shots, love your your enthusiasm, and love the music!

[@paulalusk5586]

Wow, all of those statistics are really amazing. Who would have thought. Thanks for sharing Justin!

[@staninjapan07]

Fascinating. Thank you. What a clever idea to take a drone on an assignment of this nature. It's so much easier to 'see' the system at work.

[@RichFrisk]

Justin thank you for this one, Joel is a superstar.

[@hallhomestead9115]

I love this kind of stuff you put out. I have a dream to do some land clearing and start a small ~10 pig rotation and just seeing this stuff gets me all giddy lol.

[@slavibrkic8667]

I have nothing to do with farming but somehow I love watching your movies ,really makes me think ,🤔 about farming and my future in general in farming and living of land, like I used to back in Europe ,when I was a kid Keep up the great work much love to you and your family

[@4philipp]

Amazing how simple it can all be. But at the same time, it’s sad to see 75% cost on the final product. A huge chunk of that is processing fees. I might have missed it in this video but the length of stay in each paddock is defined by the speed the pigs can eat 2 tones (or was that pounds?) of feed. Small pigs need 12 days, finishers are down to 5 days. So the cost of feed is always there too. A small homestead should be able to run 5-10 pigs thru 2 acres without having to start at paddock 1 until next year. You could even rotate them so that they end up at your butcher station at the end of the season so you really never need to move them. There are real possibilities for a small homestead .

[@barbaramatheney1410]

Excellent, hope the family is watching you guys!

[@iputupedro3]

Your videos calms me down thank you

[@terrigregg1650]

Your so happy Justin. They make it so easy,pigs are alright in my farmbook!

[@amysvob3066]

this is very inspiring. Anyone can do this! one day we will have pasture pigs!

[@ConnieDAgostino]

Another great video, loved the energy you bring to your viewers and the encouragement. Thanks for sharing.

[@laura-annstewart627]

Very impressive. I'm hoping to use pigs and goats to open up some of our Bush and make it pasture for future cows or possibly more sheep. Love this series of video

[@houndsmanone4563]

Oh my goodness, this is very encouraging. Had I known of this, I would have been doing this years ago. Anyways, it's all behind me now and I've learned a lot. Thanks for this inspiring video. 👍

[@cassityart7001]

What a great video! Justin, your work both in presentation and homesteading has matured into a master piece!

[@theJustinRhodesShow]

Wow, thank you very much :)

[@RandyKleinman]

Wonderful to see a well-oiled (larded?) machine. Thanks for letting us all see.

[@johncauthorn498]

That’s what we should all be striving for: “Leave the land better than you found it”

[@paulraezer2253]

The overhead view with the drone really puts it into perspective! The way the pigs transformed that land, is absolutely incredible!!! Thank you again, Justin and Rebekah! I can't wait to purchase my land!!

[@jennifercockrell3374]

Thanks so much for taking the time to teach us. What an awesome video.

[@patriciadean5452]

This was AWESOME, you are so excited, i wouldn't be surprised if you get more pigs next yr !! Wonderful documentary !!

[@springgoodhart8676]

I really loved at 22:15 showing the regrowth process of the paddocks. Very doable.

[@lestercaldwell3193]

Thanks for the great video and possibilities that are out there for future farmers.

[@PokerHillFarm]

Your presentation is excellent- this is an amazing system. I'm thinking someone is wanting a tractor :) Mr. Brown can tell you to go warm up the tractor while he takes care of whatever. lol...

[@JerryB507]

An hour a day or even if you say 12 hours a week for ~$55k a year is a fairly good side hustle. Keep in mind, that tractor isn't just used to move pigs. I'm in California's Central Valley, so land costs are much higher and irrigation will be a must. Call it $40K, that still works out to over $75.00 an hour. Food for thought. Thanks for sharing.

[@blubella2]

I love how you show that you can make good money with happy pigs 👍👍

[@maplemaefarm2322]

Thanks Justin awesome job as usual

[@nancysutton7891]

Loved it all! but especially that last drone shot... 'moonscape' i.e., harvested, and then the lushness awaiting the arriving pigs. What a testament to the constant renewal/enrichment of the 'grand designer' of nature : ) Thx

[@jbfarm7735]

Awesome! The 2 questions I have is how long do they raise the pigs? And what age do they receive the pigs and put them out on pasture? Great info!

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Nicely done! Sure gives you an education on raising pigs on any size property.

[@colleenrodamer6230]

Love it 😍 thanks for sharing God bless y’all

[@RichFrisk]

Justin, $1,000 each pig sells for, $200 dollars profit on each pig is pretty good, how long from the time you get the pigs until the sale of the pigs?

[@codeyford9428]

everyone should do this

[@herzargoloz4986]

I love farming! My wife, kids and I just started with chicken. Next is piggies!

[@donnajakubos4249]

Awesome information!! Good job

[@terijean6351]

Just beautiful!

[@MrsSecor]

Every day my desire to get pigs gets stronger and stronger with these videos! We have 2.5 acres but have 170 fruit/nut trees. I wonder how I can use your systems for orchard pigs!

[@MrsSecor]

I don’t ever comment on videos but it really warms my heart to see happy farm animals who get to be everything they were made to be! Joel Salatin has been my hero since I was a kid.

[@mistyfarm1702]

Keep the pig videos coming, there inspuring, ill take this info across the pond to the uk one day when i hopefuult get pigs!!!

[@BishopSteve]

If you are pasturing fewer pigs, do leave them in each paddock longer or make the paddocks smaller? 10 pigs would have less of an impact on the land than 50.

[@scuzzbecuzz]

Great video Justin!

[@altoncheatham7383]

Justin was there any mention of predator issues

[@georgemejia4179]

This is amazing! Question though.. ya mentioned they have 200 pigs and could sell them for $1k per pig. Wouldn’t it be more than $60k at that scale? How long they take to harvest? Thanks! Love your videos!

[@joannewilson6847]

Just incredible. So interesting xx

[@RockyMtnGobblers]

Fantastic video amazing information thank you!

[@CDJMiniRanch]

I raise Kunekune pigs for meat. They take longer to grow out but I am planning to do this on leased land also.

[@annesta7748]

Amazing job they’re doing. Love watching your vlogs

[@elizabethbrooks4849]

I enjoyed this a lot. Good $$$ . Bet you got lots of ideas. Stay safe

[@greensplatter3480]

Hi Justin. Wait about 20 years and the biggest best farm in America will Be LC farms

[@dorianmorse8187]

Love the video dude

[@SelahMediaJamaica]

Thanks for the info. God Bless you and your family.

[@jamieshipman374]

love this video thumbs up

[@Cindysmiths-homesteadlife]

What kind of car did you rent? Love your videos and thank you for sharing your family and life here

[@50shadesofgreen]

good day to you Justin & Family !! thanks for sharing your awesome update and adventures on and off the homestead !! 🏡🎥👍✝

[@terencemcclammy294]

Absolutely inspiring

[@janew5351]

Please link that red pig board they use.

[@SuperCidermonkey]

Is this a system you could follow with chickens say three weeks after the pigs have moved on?

[@beulahlebarge2586]

Wow so Inspiring What a great idea.

[@kdak247]

60k net for pigs. Did I see you talking to Joel and he said 90k for the chickens???? Wow

[@lessycurls]

Omg. Awesome video. How can i get the series? I didn't get in as a backer for the kick starter.

[@patwilliamson4701]

That was awesome!

[@kcmgfarm2389]

Great video, thanks. I think it's hilarious that you and the beautiful one call that a Barbie Jeep, makes me lol. Great stuff 🌻

[@saintelijahsfarm]

Crazy awesome stuff, I can't wait to get pigs one day!!!

[@theJustinRhodesShow]

What's stopping you?

[@saintelijahsfarm]

@@theJustinRhodesShowMy lack of knowledge and high school right now :(--but hopefully your Permaculture Pigs segment will solve the first and one more year will solve the second. Thanks!

[@bpaul1201awesome]

Joel is an amazing guy and steward of the animals and the land. He has figured out a way to make money while using land most owners wouldnt have used and brought them back to life. The ethical way he treats the animals while in his care is amazing as well. Hey animals has a use on the farm and they all seem to be happy doing what they would naturally do. One day I hope to be able to have a farm like his on a smaller scale just because of the ethical way it is. Not a fan of these big huse corporate farms that are all about production at all cost or focus on one thing. This style of rotational farming isnt new, but it has been forgotten and thanks to Joel and his group it is making a comeback little by little. Keep up the great work Justin!

[@Valeriewells1965]

Cool system

[@TheRustySpigot]

In south Louisiana, we eat thistles. With salt and vinegar.

[@nourishingmomma]

Do they say how they got rid of the brambles initially?

[@onedazinn998]

So did I understand this "seed bank" system: that the pigs dig up the ground and there is grass seed that sprouts naturally ....no reseeding required?

[@gonehunting03]

Your videos make me and my wife want to sell my house and buy a farm. So we can raise our own food. The only thing we can raise right now are chickens for the freezer. And we are not supposed to do that but o well. Keep up the awesome work my friend.

[@saveamerika]

But could we make 10 paddocks out of 2 acres and cut the number of pigs? Or does it hit diminishing returns?

[@MarkJones-kd6ye]

would this system work in a wetter climate such as UK

[@124bucket]

what is the tall grass after 5 weeks,with the wide blade?

[@myminifarm5700]

Very interesting.

[@jawadhamad9106]

your movies very nice, I love you family with you live style.

[@dumpsterdivingfam2809]

That’s unreal what pigs can do for the land

[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

Improving land while making money is great.

[@henryzoch1505]

Do these pigs reproduce? Or are these all sows or boars. Or do they stop it somehow. I know pigs can a couple of litters a year, thanks..Henry

[@JamesOBrien2253]

Imagine bringing cows into the 5 week old paddock imagine the weight gain

[@eco35758]

Wow! That is so encouraging, thank you. How can I support your channel?

[@theJustinRhodesShow]

So glad it can be so encouraging. Some folks hit the join button below the video and offer a little monthly gift to show their support. That's extremely kind of you to ask. Every little bit helps :)

[@iffatzahoor5349]

Love your work

[@iffatzahoor5349]

Thanks

[@big4metalbabe]

Greatness

[@jeffreymabbe9829]

Crazy!

[@NickTheKangaroo]

$60,000 net or $60,000 profit?

[@dmacosta1]

awesome

[@christinenatvig9094]

Never thought about renting/leasing the land. When Polyface first brought the pigs to this land did they plant grass or did the pigs naturally bring the grasses to the surface?

[@denisestone8491]

Awesome

[@honeytreefarmnc]

NICE

[@antimoralistru7928]

nice!

[@MaheshPatel-zu6jp]

Its possible to visit your farm with children as a tourist ? We used to do farming and rearing water buffalos in our home country india before moved here . Our new generation who born here in states doesn't know anything about farming.

[@amberp.3189]

❤

[@dorascott8286]

WOW, pork for every one...good job...

[@melanieevans5600]

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