Berkshire Pork, a History with Horses & Farming Without Inheriting Land
Alex Fulton joins Farm4Profit to share his journey from horse racing and landscaping to building a thriving first-generation livestock farm in Maryland.
Today, Alex raises registered Berkshire hogs, sheep, chickens, turkeys, and laying hens while selling premium meat directly to consumers through multiple weekly farmers markets. Along the way, he explains how direct marketing, quality genetics, customer education, and diversification have allowed his family to create a profitable business in one of the country's most competitive regions.
The conversation also dives into Berkshire genetics, premium pork production, direct-to-consumer marketing, grinding your own feed, Maryland Pork Producers, excavation, social media opportunities, and even Alex's background as a steeplechase jockey.
Topics include:
First-generation farming
Berkshire hogs
Direct-to-consumer meat sales
Farmers markets
Premium pork production
Sheep and lamb production
Pasture poultry
Maryland Pork Producers
Grinding your own feed
Plenish high oleic soybeans
Small farm profitability
Equipment buying
Excavating business
Marketing premium food
Starting a farm without family land
Steeplechase horse racing
Whether you're dreaming of starting your own farm, expanding into direct marketing, or simply love hearing unique agricultural stories, Alex proves there are still many paths into agriculture for people willing to build something from the ground up.
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