Raising Kosher Chickens on Pasture with Zalman Friedman

In this episode, we speak with Zalman (Robbie) Friedman, founder of Robariah Farms in Western Massachusetts, about his journey from the suburbs of Dallas to becoming a regenerative poultry farmer and certified shochet. Zalman shares how the Adamah Fellowship shaped his path, why chickens became the focus of his farm, and how he built a small-scale system for producing local, pasture-raised kosher meat.

Together we explore the challenges of farming as a livelihood, the legacy of Jewish poultry farming in America, and how Jewish values, community, and land stewardship intersect in the day-to-day work of raising animals. 🐓🌾🎙️