Berkshire Pork, a History with Horses & Farming Without Inheriting Land
Farm4Profit Podcast · Jul 23, 2026 · 1:00:53
Farm4Profit Podcast · Jul 23, 2026 · 1:00:53
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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.
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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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