Mother Earth News and Friends
375 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsMother Earth News and Friends shares the stories of the leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more.
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Ep. 187 Edible Insects for Pets and People
May 18, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBWhat comes to mind when you think, “edible insects”? In this episode, we’re going to address some of the concerns or aversions to eating insects people may have and talk about why and how you can incorporate edible insects into both your diet and your pet’s diet. Podcast team member Kenny Coogan chats with entomologist Dr. Bill Kern and CEO Anne Carlson of the pet food and treat company Jiminy’s. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and r...
Audio Article: Transitioning to a Certified Organic Farm
May 16, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 15 MBStory by Keba M. Hitzeman, read by Jessica Mitchell. If you’re considering organic certification for your farm, this expert advice can help you navigate the daunting process. This story comes from the May/June 2023 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can tak...
Ep. 186 Learn to Build with Natural Materials
May 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBHave you ever dreamed about building a home that’s energy-efficient and built with natural materials, while being both beautiful and functional? In this episode, we’re excited to be talking with Sigi Koko of Down to Earth Design, who founded a business that does exactly that. We’ll be learning more about Sigi and the work she does for clients at Down to Earth Design, and what it means to build with natural materials. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. ...
Audio Article: Draft Horses on the Homestead
May 09, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 10.7 MBStory by Dana Benner, read by Jessica Mitchell. These powerful animals can provide modern farmers a fuel-efficient way to work the land. This story comes from the May/June 2023 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the MO...
Ep. 185 How to Raise Ducks for Eggs in Your Backyard
May 04, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBDo you know that you can successfully keep ducks in urban and suburban spaces? If raising ducks is your dream, our guest today is here to show you that it’s possible. In this episode, editor Jessica Mitchell chats with fellow podcast team member Kenny Coogan, who’s spent years raising backyard ducks. We’ll be learning about the benefits ducks bring, equipment to have on hand, and things to consider when raising them in towns, cities, or suburbs. To see more podcasts, visit our Moth...
Ep. 184 Caring for Carnivorous Plants
April 28, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBEver wonder what it takes to grow and care for carnivorous plants? It’s probably less daunting than you think! In this episode, we’re talking with Jacob Soule all about the many different types of carnivorous plants as well as successfully jumping into carnivorous plant care. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS...
Ep. 183 Dealing with Parasites in Your Beehives
April 22, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 128 MBPollinators – bees in particular – have crucial roles to play in our world, but the threat of parasites on a colony can be daunting. What’s a beekeeper to do? In this episode, we’re excited to be talking with entomologist Dr. Sammy Ramsey. We’ll be chatting about some of Dr. Sammy’s expertise and research on insects, and we’ll be tackling the topic of protecting bees from parasites and preventing them from wreaking havoc on your hives. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth Ne...
Audio Article: How to Help Wild Baby Birds
April 15, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBStory by Linda Bowen, read by Jessica Mitchell. With a little knowledge of bird biology, you’ll be prepared if you encounter a wild bird egg or baby bird this spring. This story comes from the April/May 2023 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your pr...
Ep. 182 Building Sustainable Communities
April 15, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBOur planet looks a lot different than it did even a few decades ago. How can we move into the future and find ways to live well while also valuing Earth and people? In this episode, podcast team member Kenny Coogan chats with climate scientist Eloisa Lewis about her mission to help build sustainable communities as well as sustainable solutions for our changing world. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more r...
Audio Article: Repair the Nitrogen Cycle in Your Garden
April 11, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBStory by Andy Wilcox, read by Jessica Mitchell. Restore your soil’s ability to circulate nutrients by cultivating the intricate and fascinating networks between plants and microbes. This story comes from the April/May 2023 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building...
Audio Article: Raising Goslings
April 08, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBStory by Kenny Coogan, read by Jessica Mitchell. What makes goslings so fun to raise? Learn from a long-time geese-raiser about what you need to know to successfully incubate, hatch, and care for goslings. From the February/March 2023 issue of Backyard Poultry magazine. For more great articles about chickens, geese, ducks, and other manner of fowl, head to the Backyard Poultry website. If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building arou...
Ep. 181 How to Care for Baby Chicks in Summer or Fall
April 06, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 97.3 MBSummer and fall will be here before we know it, which means it’s not too early to start thinking about when you want to welcome some new chicks to your property. We’re talking with Queren King-Orozco, associate producer for national events at Ogden Publications and a chicken-keeper herself, about the ways you can understand your environment and gather resources to prepare for new summer and fall chicks. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out ...
Audio Article: After Day 22
March 31, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 14.8 MBStory by Bruce Ingram, read by John Moore. It's Day 22, and no chicks. What should you do? From the February/March 2023 issue of Backyard Poultry magazine. For more great articles about chickens, geese, ducks, and other manner of fowl, head to the Backyard Poultry website. If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. Backyard Poultry's siste...
Audio Article: Weather-Related Power Outages
March 30, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 13.7 MBStory by Ed Brotak, read by Jessica Mitchell. Knowledge and preparedness is key to anticipating the spectrum of damage that hurricanes, winter storms, and more can bring to the grid. This story comes from the March/April 2023 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, ...
Audio Article: Seek Out Small Farms
March 28, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 28.4 MBStory by Dana Benner, read by John Moore. Shop sustainably with local farms and discover the lively place they occupy within the community. From the September/October 2022 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the MOTHER...
Audio Article: Saving Biennial Seeds
March 25, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 26.3 MBStory by Wren Everett, read by John Moore. Keeping cabbage, collards, and carrots in the garden for their second year of growth will gift you with more seeds than you need for the next growing season. From the September/October 2022 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your pr...
Ep. 180 Dragonflies on Your Property
March 23, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 63.2 MBFor 300 million years, dragonflies have been a part of our world. What makes these insects so important, and why do we want to encourage them to be a part of our property? In this episode, Kenny Coogan chats with Virginia Overstreet to understand more about these remarkable flying hunters. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOT...
Audio Article: Host a Successful Farm Workshop
March 21, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 42.8 MBOn-farm classes can supplement your income without the need to peddle a product. Learn how to host a full day of in-person learning that’ll leave participants happy and well-educated. From the October/November 2022 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around yo...
Audio Article: Dickering, The High Art of Going Low
March 18, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBStory by Cary Rideout, read by Jessica Mitchell. Build camaraderie while standing your ground to get the best bargain in a country negotiation. This story comes from the March/April 2023 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and att...
Audio Article: Prevent Compost Toxicity in Dogs
March 16, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 18.4 MBStory by Amelia Eigerman, read by John Moore Keep your home Earth-friendly and dog-safe by guarding your compost bin against curious pups. From the February/March 2023 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classe...
Ep. 179 How to Make Biogas at Home with a Biogas Digester
March 11, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBHave you ever heard of biodigesters? Whether you’re familiar with this system or not, you’re in the right place to learn more about them. In this episode, Kenny Coogan chats with Dr. T.H. Culhane all about these “domestic dragons.” To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on every...
Audio Article: Breeding Ratios for Chickens and Ducks
March 07, 2023 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.24 MBStory by Doug Ottinger, read by Jessica Mitchell. Find out how many males you need in your flock for fertile eggs. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. Grit’s sister publications are MOTHER EARTH NEWS, Backyard ...
Ep. 178 How to Incubate Eggs of Mixed Birds Together
March 03, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 33.7 MBDucks and geese, chickens and turkeys… what do these two pairings have in common? You can incubate them together. In this episode, we’re learning about how you can successfully incubate mixed species of birds together, and why you’d want to. Join Editor Jessica Mitchell on two interviews with some great poultry keepers: Rebecca Krebs and Patrice Lewis. Since we have two different poultry keepers on the podcast this episode, they’re both coming with their own expertise and perspectives,...
Ep. 177 Navigate New Antibiotics Guidelines with Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship
February 23, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBOne June 11, 2023, over-the-counter sales of specific medically important livestock antibiotics in the United States will end. What does that mean for livestock and companion animal owners, and what will be important to know moving forward into this year? In this episode, podcast team member Kenny Coogan talks with three doctors to help break down the change and how to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. ...
Ep. 176 Planning and Preparing a Garden for Spring
February 18, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 117 MBFor many of us, springtime is just around the corner! To celebrate, we have a special springtime gardening podcast episode with Joe Lamp’l. We’ll be learning about caring for your garden and how to welcome new plants to your property. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everyt...
Ep. 175 Black Farmer Stories with Myriah Towner
February 16, 2023 23:00 - 21 minutes - 18.7 MBMyriah Towner is a storyteller. In 2019, she started traveling around her home state of Texas with a team to document the stories of Black farmers and ranchers. Four years later, her nonprofit, Black Farmer Stories, is on its way to releasing the first collection of these amazing stories. In this episode, Myriah joins Editor Jessica Mitchell on the podcast to share more about how Black Farmer Stories came to be, what she’s learned through this process, and more. To see more podcasts, visi...
Ep. 174 How to Start an Agritourism Business to Diversify Farm Income
February 10, 2023 23:00 - 38 minutes - 31.3 MBMatt Stephens has been a guest on our podcast before and has written articles and spoken at our MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs numerous times. This year, MOTHER EARTH NEWS is proud to be publishing his new book, Adventures in Agritourism! To celebrate that, podcast team member Kenny Coogan chats with Matt about his book and how anyone can follow their dreams to create a viable agritourism business. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH N...
Bonus Episode: “Let’s All Keep Chickens!” Book Interview with Dalia Monterroso
February 02, 2023 23:00 - 29 minutes - 66.7 MBDalia Monterroso is a frequent guest on Mother Earth News and Friends, where she shares her knowledge and experience on keeping chickens. This year, she’s publishing her first book — titled Let’s All Keep Chickens! — and we’re excited to interview her about the writing process, what’s in her book, and what she hopes readers will take away. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve you...
Ep. 173 Extreme Weather Poultry: How Hot Is Too Hot for Chickens?
February 02, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 93.5 MBDo you want to raise chickens but live in an area that experiences extreme cold or extreme heat? Good news – you can still achieve your poultry-raising dreams! In this episode, Dalia Monterroso of Chickenlandia shares a collection of chicken breeds that can adapt well to extreme environments, in addition to steps you as the chicken-keeper can take to keep your feathered friends safe and healthy. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER E...
Ep. 172 Where to Put House Plants So They Thrive
January 26, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBWhether you live in the country or the city – or somewhere in between – chances are, you’re able to grow house plants. So, we’re dedicating a whole episode to them! In this episode, Darryl Cheng of House Plant Journal joins podcast team member Kenny Coogan to talk about the joys of house plants, how to care for them, and more. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and ...
Audio Article: Why Is There Still a Seed Shortage?
January 19, 2023 23:00 - 11 minutes - 9.72 MBStory by Aden Tate, read by Jessica Mitchell. Listen in to understand a continuing seed supply problem from gardeners, farmers, and seed company owners and distributors. From the February/March 2023 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, y...
Audio Article: Birds of a Feather Incubate Together
January 17, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBStory by Marissa Ames, read by Jessica Mitchell. With some careful planning, you can save on time and effort by incubating chicken and duck eggs together. From the February/March 2023 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our...
Audio Article: Decoding Growing Zones
January 14, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 41.4 MBStory by Robert Pavlis, read by John Moore. To make the best plant selections, learn plants' preferred conditions and how they adapt to new environments. This story comes from the November/December 2022 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online...
Ep. 171 What Are Brassicas and How Do You Cultivate and Cook Them?
January 12, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 93 MBIt may not feel like you can plant and grow much in wintertime, in comparison to the abundance of other seasons. But gardeners in colder climates can still dream, plan, and even cultivate cold-hardy crops. In this episode, Dr. Jeanne Osnas gives us a deep-dive into brassicas, including how to grow them and how to eat them. This is the first of several seasonal crop profile podcast episodes we’ll be sharing this year, and we hope you can harvest some helpful tips to apply in your garden. To ...
Audio Article: What to Know About the New Antibiotics Restriction
January 09, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBStory by Karen Kopf, read by Jessica Mitchell. The sale of over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will end soon. Learn more about how you can keep your animals healthy. This story comes from the January/February 2023 issue of Grit magazine. Thanks to Allivet for sponsoring this audio article. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to ...
Ep. 170 Temple Grandin on Living More Sustainably in the New Year
January 05, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes - 65 MBFor our very first episode of 2023, podcast team member Kenny Coogan chats with a very special guest to kick off the New Year: Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin will be chatting with us about how to live more sustainably in the New Year. So, however you find yourself living right now, we hope Dr. Grandin’s expertise will be an inspiration to find new ways to live well, with people, profit, and planet in mind. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the M...
Audio Article: Raising Rabbits in Colonies
December 26, 2022 23:00 - 14 minutes - 10.9 MBStory by Sherri Tallbot, read by Jessica Mitchell. Learn how to keep your rabbit colony safe and healthy, even in cold weather. This story comes from the January/February 2023 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the MOT...
Audio Article: Scrumptious Salt-Rising Bread
December 24, 2022 23:00 - 15 minutes - 12.1 MBStory by Genevieve Bardwell, read by Jessica Mitchell. This infamously pungent Appalachian bread might just become your new favorite. This story comes from the January/February 2023 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend t...
Ep. 169 Reading Nutrition Labels and Finding Your Healthy Lifestyle
December 22, 2022 23:00 - 43 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, a new guest to the podcast, Dayna Colvin, joins us to share her story about how she transitioned into a healthier, more Earth-friendly lifestyle, and her passion for helping others do the same. She’ll also be sharing some tips on green swap-outs for common household products and a few of her favorite recipes. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to h...
Audio Article: Barcelona Olives and Almonds
December 17, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 35 MBStory by Tom Oder, read by John Moore. Family bonds and traditional techniques form the foundation for this off-grid farm dedicated to producing naturally grown olives, almonds, and herbs in the Spanish countryside. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our onl...
Ep. 168 Chickens: Raising Broilers from Start to Finish
December 15, 2022 23:00 - 50 minutes - 114 MBIn this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Phil Holman-Hebert of Sweetlove Farm talks with us all about raising broiler chickens, including what defines a broiler, things to think about when buying your first broilers, how to care for your flock to ensure healthy birds and high-quality meat, and so much more. Thank you to Metzer Farms for sponsoring this episode! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more...
Audio Article: Mossin’ Annie
December 03, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 16.3 MBStory by Tom Oder, read by Jessica Mitchell. Take some lessons and advice from a passionate mosser. How does moss grow? What are some bryophytes examples? And is moss really that great? Mossin’ Annie shares all this and more in her story of becoming a mosser. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building...
Ep. 167 Building an Eco-Cabin, Part 1
December 01, 2022 23:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBColette Kenny always knew that she wanted to return to the country. And, after living for decades in the city, she set out to build her own eco-cabin and live self-sufficiently from the land. The journey took her years to plan, budget, and build, but now, she enjoys life on her Half-Acre Homestead. In this episode, Colette shares that journey – and how you, too, can find a way to create the rural life of your dreams. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. To see more podcasts, visit our Moth...
Ep.167 Building an Eco-Cabin, Part 2
December 01, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBColette Kenny always knew that she wanted to return to the country. And, after living for decades in the city, she set out to build her own eco-cabin and live self-sufficiently from the land. The journey took her years to plan, budget, and build, but now, she enjoys life on her Half-Acre Homestead. In this episode, Colette shares that journey – and how you, too, can find a way to create the rural life of your dreams. This is Part 2 of a two-part episode. To see more podcasts, visit our Moth...
Audio Article: Bovine Leukemia Virus, A Call to Action
November 29, 2022 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBStory by Paul Bartlett, read by Jessica Mitchell. The majority of dairy cattle in the U.S. are now infected with Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV). Virus control through BLV testing and infected animal segregation are among the next steps against BLV in cattle. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the GRIT website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your pro...
Audio Article: Scrapple: Tasty Economy
November 22, 2022 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBStory by Meredith Leigh, read by Jessica Mitchell. Scrapple and Souse are both ingenious methods of stretching food scraps into delicious meals. Meredith Leigh digs into their history and shows you how to make these traditional meat-stretcher dishes. This is the audio version of an article from the August/September 2022 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS website...
Audio Article: Spill the Beans
November 18, 2022 23:00 - 12 minutes - 10.8 MBStory by Jenny Underwood, read by Jessica Mitchell. Forgot to soak your beans overnight? Try this technique for cooking beans without soaking, and learn a few other methods for how to prepare beans. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the Grit website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the MOTH...
Ep. 166 Hunting Skills & Ethics
November 17, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 195 MBHunting is a lot more than just going outside to see if you can harvest an animal. It takes preparation, practice, sharpened skills, and a mindfulness to the ethical questions that arise. Dennis Biswell, a long-time outdoorsman and MOTHER EARTH NEWS staff member, shares his knowledge about honing your hunting skills before you head into the outdoors. We’ll be covering scouting, placing your shot, survival tips, and hunting ethics. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Frien...
Audio Article: Peak Apple-Picking Season
November 12, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 8.34 MBStory by Andrea Lawrence, read by Jessica Mitchell. When is apple-picking season? When are apples ripe? Venture out in fall and try these apple-harvesting techniques to bring home the best fruits that apple trees have to offer. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS website. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can t...
Ep. 165 Therapy Chickens
November 10, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 24.6 MBHave you ever heard of therapy chickens? This is an up-and-coming field, where people of all ages and situations can enjoy the presence of hens. In this episode, we’ll be learning about what therapy chickens do, the benefits people get from this service, and how you can become a certified therapy chicken-keeper yourself. Podcast team member Kenny Coogan chats with Gwenne Baile of Camden County Chickens to learn more about the therapy chicken services she offers in her community. To see more...