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Ep 170Ep. 170 Temple Grandin on Living More Sustainably in the New Year
For 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 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Audio Article: Raising Rabbits in Colonies
Story 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 MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. Grit's sister publications are MOTHER EARTH NEWS, Backyard Poultry, and Backyard Beekeeping.

Audio Article: Scrumptious Salt-Rising Bread
Story 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 the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. Grit's sister publications are MOTHER EARTH NEWS, Backyard Poultry, and Backyard Beekeeping.

Ep 169Ep. 169 Reading Nutrition Labels and Finding Your Healthy Lifestyle
In 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 help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Audio Article: Barcelona Olives and Almonds
Story 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 online classes and attend the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. MOTHER EARTH NEWS's sister publications are Grit, Backyard Poultry and Backyard Beekeeping.

Ep 168Ep. 168 Chickens: Raising Broilers from Start to Finish
In 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 resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Audio Article: Mossin' Annie
Story 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 around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the Mother Earth News Fairs. MOTHER EARTH NEWS's sister publications are Grit, Backyard Poultry and Backyard Beekeeping.

Ep 167Ep. 167 Building an Eco-Cabin, Part 1
Colette 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 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 167Ep.167 Building an Eco-Cabin, Part 2
Colette 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 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Audio Article: Bovine Leukemia Virus, A Call to Action
Story 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 property, you can take our online classes and attend the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. Grit's sister publications are MOTHER EARTH NEWS, Backyard Poultry and Backyard Beekeeping.

Audio Article: Scrapple: Tasty Economy
Story 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. 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. MOTHER EARTH NEWS's sister publications include Grit, Countryside, Backyard Poultry, Backyard Beekeeping, and Goat Journal.

Audio Article: Spill the Beans
Story 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 MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. Grit's sister publications are MOTHER EARTH NEWS, Backyard Poultry, and Backyard Beekeeping.

Ep 166Ep. 166 Hunting Skills & Ethics
Hunting 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 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Audio Article: Peak Apple-Picking Season
Story 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 take our online classes and attend the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. MOTHER EARTH NEWS's sister publications are Grit, Backyard Poultry and Backyard Beekeeping.

Ep 165Ep. 165 Therapy Chickens
Have 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 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Audio Article: Farmsteading Profits Beyond Meat, Eggs, and Vegetables
Story by Kirsten Lie-Nielsen, read by Jessica Mitchell. Looking for a side business for your farm, or profitable hobby farm ideas? Gain some tips and inspiration from these big and small farm income ideas. 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 Poultry, and Backyard Beekeeping.

Audio Article: Grandma and Grandpa's Red Wattle Hogs
Story by Amanda Sorell, read by John Moore. Red Wattle hogs are among the struggling livestock breeds that a small group of dedicated farmers and ranchers are working to preserve. Join an editor on her visit to two local heroes (and relatives) who explain their efforts to revitalize one heritage hog breed. 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 classes and attend the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. MOTHER EARTH NEWS' sister publications are Grit, Backyard Poultry and Backyard Beekeeping.

Audio Article: Ancient Grains for Modern Growers
Story by Bevin Cohen, read by John Moore. Easy to grow, harvest, and process, these venerable, versatile crops are nutritious as well as suitable for small-scale farms. Learn about how you can add these ancient grains into your garden and kitchen. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to our 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 classes and attend the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. MOTHER EARTH NEWS' sister publications are Grit, Backyard Poultry, and Backyard Beekeeping.

Ep 164Ep. 164 Heritage Breeds of Chickens with the Chicken Ladies
For many chicken-keepers, their backyard flock – no matter how big or small – is part of the family. And giving your feathered friends a home isn't just about getting fresh eggs, it can also be a way to live with better self-reliance, preserve heritage breeds, control where your food comes from, and more. In this episode, editor Jessica Mitchell sits down for a chat with Chrisie DiCarlo and Holly Callahan-Kasmala, two best friends who are living out the chicken-keeping lifestyle and sharing their wealth of knowledge through their podcast, "Coffee with the Chicken Ladies." They join us to discuss how their podcast was born, the importance of heritage breeds, accessibility with chicken-keeping, and much 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 farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 163Ep. 163 Work Horse Breeds for Farmsteading and Forestry
Horses have been long-time companions to humans, from transportation to work days on the farm. In this episode, Brett McLeod and Camille Goethals from Paul Smith's College join us to discuss the benefits of working with horses, how staff and students work with them at the college, and things to consider if you want to welcome these beautiful creatures onto 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 162Ep. 162 Poultry Profits: Offsetting the Cost of Raising Chickens
Have you ever wanted to take that next step and profit from a backyard poultry business, but didn't know where to begin? In this episode, a longtime friend of Mother Earth News, Matt Wilkinson of Hard Cider Homestead, shares some advice and experience on profiting from your flock. We'll primarily be covering how to plan for a successful egg or meat bird business, and Matt will share some marketing tidbits on how you and your chickens can stand out in the market wherever you set up shop. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 161Ep. 161 Preparing Your Bees for Winter
Ever wonder what bees do in wintertime? In this episode, Leo Sharashkin, a natural beekeeper, joins us to share how to prepare your bees for winter. We'll be looking at what bees do when the temperatures drop and how beekeepers can prepare their swarms for success. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 160Ep. 160 Freshwater Fishing Tips and Strategies
Today at Mother Earth News and Friends, we've "gone fishin'." In this episode, Dennis Biswell, MOTHER EARTH NEWS staff member and lifelong outdoors enthusiast, joins us with rods and lures in tow to discuss fishing best practices. We'll cover why someone would begin fishing, essential equipment and supplies, and how to practice good fishing techniques, outdoor etiquette, and preparedness when you go out on the water. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 159Ep. 159 Can You Have Chickens in City Limits?
Do you dream of keeping chickens but worry that you can't while living within city limits? With the proper preparation, becoming a chicken-keeper may be possible! Marissa Ames, editorial director for Ogden Publications, shares her own experience with raising poultry in all sorts of environments – and how you, too, can find a way to keep some feathered friends of your own. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 158Ep. 158 How to Keep Chickens Warm in Winter
In this episode, Queren King-Orozco, Associate Producer for our MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRS and a chicken-keeper herself, shares some of her experiences and advice on preparing your poultry for winter, such as shelter considerations, food and water needs, and other challenges that come with raising birds in a cold climate. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 157Ep. 157 Farmers' Markets
In honor of National Farmer's Market week, we did several interviews with local market farmers, and folks from the National Farmer's Market Coalition. Listen to this version with excerpts from both long interviews. You can find the full interviews at www.motherearthnews.com/podcast or where you listen to your podcasts. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 146Ep. 146 Chick and Chicken Injuries
Podcast with Charlotte French and Zach Foley. Thank you to our sponsor, Purina Mills for making this episode possible! In this episode, Zach and Charlotte explore different injuries that you should be aware of when raising chickens. They discuss signs, symptoms, and treatments to help you be better prepared. Read more about keeping and caring for chickens at Backyard Poultry magazine. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 156Ep.156 Identifying Poultry and Small Ruminant Diseases
Interview with Dr. Kemba Marshall and Dr. Mike Schlegel Drs. Marshall and Schlegel discuss common poultry and small herd ruminant diseases, how to recognize them, prevent them, and how to work with your veterinarian to treat them. Thanks to Purina Mills 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 resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 155Ep.155 Raising Backyard Quail in the City
Interview with Kelly Bohling. If you live in a city, town, or suburbs, you may be wondering if it's possible to keep backyard quail where you live. Kelly Bohling joins us in this episode to discuss how to raise quail in urban and suburban spaces, including how to check local regulations and prepare your environment for your new flock. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 152Ep. 152 Chicken Coops
Charlotte French and Zach Foley chat about chicken coops, what they are made of, essential features, and why have a coop. Thanks to Purina Mills 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 resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management. For fantastic and timely poultry care information, read and subscribe to Backyard Poultry magazine.

Audio Article: Heat Waves and Drought
Story by Ed Brotak, read by Carla Tilghman Heat waves and droughts have the same "meteorological parentage". Learn what to expect and what your can do on your property. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.grit.com 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 Poultry and Backyard Beekeeping.

Audio Article: Growing Strawberries
Story by Michael Feldmann, read by Carla Tilghman Everything you need to know about growing strawberries from planting to harvesting. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.grit.com 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 Poultry and Backyard Beekeeping.

Ep 153Ep. 153 Why Chickens Lay Eggs
How many eggs does a chicken lay a day? What factors affect egg yield? And why do chickens stop laying eggs? Dr. Patrick Biggs is here to answer these questions and more in our episode all about chicken egg production in your backyard flock. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 151Ep. 151 Planting Fall Garden Crops
In this episode, Leah Webb joins us to share how to successfully plan and plant your fall garden. With an emphasis on small gardening spaces, Leah breaks down the kinds of plants that work well in smaller gardens and for beginning gardeners, when to plant fall garden crops, how to establish healthy soil, 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 farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 148Ep. 148 How to Raise Ducks
In this episode, Carrie Hardie chats with us about how to raise ducks. Whether you want to find duck breeds for eggs, meat, or pure enjoyment, Carrie outlines how to prepare a healthy habitat and shares helpful tips on caring for your birds. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep. 150 What Can Chickens Eat?
In this episode, Dr. Patrick Biggs joins us to talk about keeping the layer hens in your flock well-fed and healthy. We'll be learning about the nutrients in chicken layer feed as well as some best practices when it comes to providing feed to your poultry and letting your hens forage. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 149Ep. 149 Herbs for Health and Healing
We will all experience both physical and emotional trauma in our lives. Learn how you can be prepared to deal with trauma and how to use herbs for healing along with holistic practices. Herbalist and community activist April Jones, and herbalist, chaplain, and healer Carolyn Jones share their wisdom and their go-to herbs with us. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Audio Article: Rainwater Collection Systems
Story by James Mahar, read by Jessica Mitchell. Harvest rainwater in a low-maintenance collection setup to water your garden and fill your stock tanks with this free, life-giving resource. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.Grit.com. 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 Poultry, and Backyard Beekeeping.

Audio Article: How to Choose a Cow Pony
Story by Ashleigh Krispence, read by Jessica Mitchell. Learn how to choose the best pony to help around the farm and herd your cows. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.Grit.com. 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 Poultry, and Backyard Beekeeping.

Ep 147Ep. 147 Managing a Mixed Flock
Interview with Patrick Biggs Ph.D. and editor Jessica Mitchell If you want to enjoy a diverse mix of birds in your backyard, then keeping a mixed flock may be the right move for you. In this episode, Patrick Biggs covers how to prepare for raising an array of birds side-by-side, from chickens to turkeys to game birds. Learn what you need to know and do to provide mixed-species flock care so that all your backyard birds are thriving – and so that you can enjoy their company to the fullest! Thanks to Purina Mills 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 resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 144Ep. 144 Poultry Eggs
Interview with Kenny Coogan by editor Jessica Mitchell. Thanks to Brinsea for sponsoring this episode. In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends podcast we're asking the big questions about poultry eggs, and Kenny Coogan is here to answer them. Kenny shares some poultry egg facts – their nutrition, makeup, and how many you can expect from your birds – as well as how to identify and remedy potential problems in chicken, turkey, and duck eggs. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 145Ep. 145 Michelle Schuman: A Female Environmentalist
In this episode, soil scientist and environmentalist Michelle Schuman chats with editor Carla Tilghman about her career in Alaska, climate change, and her new book The Understory: A Female Environmentalist in the Land of the Midnight Sun. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Chickens 101: Hatch Day
Are you a new or aspiring chicken owner? This episode is for you! Former Mother Earth News and Friends podcast producer Charlotte Brunin chats in-depth with Zach Foley about preparing for hatching chicks. This episode was originally released in 2018 as part of a mini series of chicken podcasts for Community Chickens, now part of our sister magazine Backyard Poultry. Listen to this episode and find more resources at https://www.motherearthnews.com/podcast/cc-hatching-day-zepz1803zcbru/ Listen to more podcasts at MOTHER EARTH NEWS PODCAST. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may interest you. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS video page for an opportunity to see some of our podcast guests on camera.

Ep 143Ep. 143 Caring for Baby Chicks
So, you have baby chicks – now what? In this episode, Patrick Biggs explores the ins and outs of caring for baby chicks, as well as other poultry, during their important first few weeks out of the egg. Learn how to gather supplies with success and see your brood to adulthood! Thank you to our sponsor, Purina Mills for making this episode possible! 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

Ep 142Ep. 142 How to Be a Natural Beekeeper
Leo Sharashkin is a natural beekeeper, raising locally captured swarms on his family's property in the Ozarks and passionately educating new and experienced beekeepers on how they can more sustainably keep healthy bees. In this episode, Leo talks about how he got started in natural beekeeping, the benefits and challenges that come with it, and natural beekeeping techniques that'll produce happy, healthy honeybees; tasty honey; and a more sustainable model for the beekeeper. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 136Ep.136b Make Your Own Seed and Nut Oils
PArt 2 of this 2-part episode with Bevin Cohen chatting with editor Jessica Mitchell about nut oils, storing your oils, and how to ramp up your production for sales. After more than a decade of producing his own seed and nut oils at Small House Farm, Bevin Cohen now shares his knowledge and experience to help people feasibly make their own oils for cooking, skincare, and more in his new book, The Complete Guide to Seed and Nut Oils. In this episode, Bevin talks about the benefits of making your own oils, how to get started in small-scale oil production, dives into the details of a few crops that can provide plentiful, unique, flavorful oils for your household. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 136Ep.136a Make Your Own Seed and Nut Oils
Part 1 of this 2-part episode. Bevin chats with editor Jessica Mitchell about how he got started and covers specific seeds such as flax and hemp. After more than a decade of producing his own seed and nut oils at Small House Farm, Bevin Cohen now shares his knowledge and experience to help people feasibly make their own oils for cooking, skincare, and more in his new book, The Complete Guide to Seed and Nut Oils. In this episode, Bevin talks about the benefits of making your own oils, how to get started in small-scale oil production, dives into the details of a few crops that can provide plentiful, unique, flavorful oils for your household. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 141Ep. 141 Chick Illness
Podcast with Charlotte French and Zach Foley. Thank you to our sponsor, Purina Mills for making this episode possible! In this episode, Zach and Charlotte explore different illnesses that you should be aware of when raising chickens. They discuss signs, symptoms, and treatments to help you be better prepared. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 140Ep. 140 Wild and Beautiful Skincare
With her book Wild & Beautiful now in its second publication, author and herbalist Suzanne Tabert wants everyone to know that feeling healthy and beautiful inside and out can come from everyday holistic practices and simple skincare products you can create at home. In this episode, we dive into Suzanne's guide to crafting your own body care recipes, from moisturizers to toothpastes, and discuss what health and beauty means – not from the lens of the next quick-fix product but from a lifestyle of care and learning that what you have is enough. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep 137Ep. 137 Poultry Fencing
Interview with Joe Putnam. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode Brinsea. In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends podcast, Jessica Mitchell chats with Joe Putnam about poultry fencing. Learn about different types of fencing to keep your poultry contained and safe. 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 everything from gardening to livestock management.