E23: Keeping Livestock IN Their Fencing | Joe Putnam of Premier 1 Supplies
Anyone who has tried to fence in livestock knows that there are many variables to consider. Will electric fencing work for every animal? Why might my livestock be escaping? Do I need an additional perimeter fence? In this episode, fencing expert Joe Putnam of Premier 1 Supplies answers many of the most common questions about livestock fencing and shares the variety of resources Premier 1 has to offer homesteaders of all kinds. Join us! In this episode, we cover: How Premier 1 got its start and what makes it a unique homestead supplier A description of exactly how electric fencing works An overview of other fencing options besides electric netting What is the appropriate amount of space between fence posts? Exploring the reasons your livestock might be escaping their fencing Can electric fencing serve as your perimeter fence? What Premier 1 offers beyond livestock fencing The personalized customer support you’ll get from Premier 1 View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsor! Premier 1 Supplies is your one-stop shop for all things homesteading! Visit Premier1Supplies.com to browse their catalog. ABOUT JOE Joe Putnam works as a marketing copywriter for Premier 1 Supplies. He frequently appears in Premier’s instructional how-to videos on YouTube. Putnam can be found at farm industry events, where his gentle, hands-on approach makes even the most complex farming topics simple. When not at work, Putnam spends time on his family’s 40-acre farmstead in southeast Iowa. There the family raises cattle, sheep, poultry, multiple gardens, corn, hay, and oats. CONNECT Joe Putnam of Premier 1 Supplies | Website Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest