Our guest today is Mike Dickson, the Fit Farmer from Big Pond Farm in North Carolina. Today we’ll discuss how Mike went from the fitness industry to farming, why ducks are more fun than chickens, how to improve your health and fitness, and so much more.
Shownotes:

Big Pond farm is 10 acres but uses about 2 acres of it, with 1 acre as the Pond and 1/3 acre market garden.
They also raise chickens, ducks, and even a goose!
They employee Australian shepherds to protect the poultry and keep deer away from the garden.
Mike initially didn’t plan on raising ducks, but they have become a favorite on the operation.
Raising ducks versus chickens depends on your circumstances, but for Mike’s farm ducks are best.
Primary benefits of ducks on Big Pond Farm: They are consistent egg layers (even in Winter), they shepherd easier to where you need them to go, and most of all, they are more entertaining.
Big Pond Farm raises Khaki Campbell ducks primarily because they are consistent egg layers (laying 200 eggs per year).
Mike’s background is from nutrition, physical training, and professional bodybuilding.
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