Mother Earth News and Friends

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we discuss the considerations you need to take when keeping chickens during the colder months including diet, shelter, and choosing cold weather breeds. Joining Charlotte for this conversation is Jeannette Beranger and Patricia Foreman (Pat). Jeannette is the Senior Program Manager for The Livestock Conservancy. She uses her knowledge to plan and implement conservation programs, conduct field research, and advise farmers in their endeavors with rare breeds. She is the co-author of the best-selling book "An Introduction to Heritage Breeds." Pat is a sustainable agriculture author, local foods activist, and popular speaker. She (and her co-presenter, chicken celebrity Oprah Hen-Free) has presented workshops and book signings at major national festivals and conferences across the United States. She is the author of City Chicks. To help "Chick Start America," she developed the Backyard Chicken Keeper Certification course. Foreman graduated from Purdue University with degrees in animal science and pharmacy. She has a master's of public affairs from Indiana University's Graduate School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: A Guide to Hatching Chicks in the Classroom Livestock Conservancy Coloring Book from Livestock Conservancy Backyard Chicken Keeper Certification course Chicks in the Classroom - Livestock Conservancy Chick Hatching Guide Don't Chicken Out Books by our guests: Chicken Tractor Day Range Poultry A Tiny Home To Call Your Own An Introduction to Heritage Breeds Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode, we discuss writing grants and finding free money to help your homestead dreams come true. This podcast episode includes live audio from Michele's presentation at the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR. Guests on this episode include: Charlotte Brunin, Podcast Producer. Jessica Mitchell, MOTHER EARTH NEWS editor. Michele Beener, the president of Aspire Grant & Development, and owner of Chippewa Farms, a historic Black Angus farm. Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: Homestead Hustle Getting the Best Financing Options for Farm Equipment Get Money for Your Green Updates How to Get Money to Start a Business Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode, our conversation circles around Heritage breeds, why we love them, need to save them, and why we eat them. Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: Livestock Conservancy The Holstein Dilemma - A production of Backyard Green Films Shave 'Em to Save 'Em Find our Guest's Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store An Introduction to Heritage Breeds Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we discuss the considerations you need to take when keeping chickens during the colder months including diet, shelter, and choosing cold weather breeds. Joining Charlotte for this conversation is Jeannette Beranger. Jeannette is the Senior Program Manager for The Livestock Conservancy. She uses her knowledge to plan and implement conservation programs, conduct field research, and advise farmers in their endeavors with rare breeds. She is the co-author of the best-selling book "An Introduction to Heritage Breeds." Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Livestock Conservancy Poultry Predator Prevention Buckeye Chickens Chantecler Chickens Wyandotte Chickens Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode, we will be discussing alternative housing and considerations to make when going tiny! Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Fellowship for Intentional Community Global Ecovillage Network Los Angeles Ecovillage Earth Haven Ecovillage Sustainable Kashi Warm Showers Human Waste Management Off-Grid Water Systems Books by Rob Greenfield Dude Making a Difference Rob's Website Books by Patricia Foreman Chicken Tractor Day Range Poultry A Tiny Home To Call Your Own Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! Join us on Facebook! Sign-up for our Newsletter! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode, we will be discussing men's health, why they should be interested in it, and how herbs can come into play. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Boost Your Resilience With Adaptogenic Herbs Burdock Does It AllHerbal Heart TonicsNatural remedies for stress and AnxietyHow to Benefit from Herbal MedicineSage Mountain Health Retreat and Sanctuary The Science and Art of Herbalism Books and speakers recommended by Rosemary: The Male Herbal by James GreenVital Man by Steve Buhner The Testosterone Handbook by Steve Buhner Michael Phillips Ryan Drum Christopher Hobbs Mathias Risen Books that may pique your interest: Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Healing for Men Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: a Beginners Guide Herbs for Common Ailments Herbal Healing for Women Herbal Healing for Stress and Anxiety Herbs for Long-Lasting Health Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Game Hunting Part 2 In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we are joined by a few avid hunters that are friends of MOTHER and eager to share their experiences, techniques, and a few hunters' stories. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Grit's Hunting Headquarters Episode 31 - Leathers and Furs Becoming an Outdoor Woman's Facebook Matt Stephens Family Farm Processing a Deer The Compassionate Hunter Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Hunting Game In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we are joined by a few avid hunters that are friends of MOTHER and eager to share their experiences, techniques, and a few hunters' stories. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Grit's Hunting Headquarters Episode 31 - Leathers and Furs Becoming an Outdoor Woman's Facebook Matt Stephens Family Farm Processing a Deer The Compassionate Hunter Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Thank You, DR Power Equipment, for Sponsoring this Episode! Visit DRpower.com/motherearth for huge discounts, to read reviews, or watch videos. Please enjoy this conversation featuring Andi Dale, Lucinda Stuenkel, and Tonya Mallozzi. These three women are at different stages in their farm businesses and have joined Charlotte at the Kansas Rural Center conference. The goal of this episode is to give insight into the minds of woman farmers and encourage those who are considering it. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: 10 Truths of Being a Female Farmer Women's Rising Involvement in Agriculture Soil Sisters: 3 Ways Women Cultivate Food Change Books that may pique your interests. The Woman Hobby Farmer Start Your Farm Handy Farm Devices and How To Make Them Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Bread Making: From No-Knead to Sour Dough In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, our guests discuss the basics of bread making from easy no-knead recipes to the more sensitive sour-dough. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Homemade Bread-Baking Guide Homemade Sandwich Bread Whole Grains Guide: Recipes Cooking Tips and Nutrition Information for Healthy, Whole-Grain Foods Books by Victoria: From No-Knead to Sour Dough Craft Distilling Pure Poultry Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS video page for an opportunity to see our podcast guests on camera! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Thank You, DR Power, for Sponsoring this Episode! Visit DRpower.com/motherearth for huge discounts, to read reviews, or watch videos. In this episode Charlotte interviews a soil building dream team! Enjoy this lively conversation about soil featuring Jessi Bloom, Patricia Foreman, and Tradd Cotter. The come to this episode from different angles, but similar goals. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Greater Life Force In the Garden: A Soil Fertility Manifesto Grow Cover Crops In your Garden Mycorrhizal Fungi: The Amazing Underground Secret to a Better Garden Probiotics For the Soil: Brew Your Own Local, Indigenous Microbes Understanding Active Soil Books by Jessi Bloom Free-Range Chicken Gardens Practical Permaculture Books by Patricia Foreman Chicken Tractor Day Range Poultry A Tiny Home To Call Your Own Books by Tradd Cotter Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation Other books that may pique your interests. Building Soils Naturally The Ultimate Guide to Soil Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, our guests and I will discuss hemp, how it's grown, the versatility of the crop and how it may be useful to you. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Hemp Bound The Resurgence of Growing Hemo for Industrial Use Growing Hemp as a Money Making Crop Hemp Seeds as Nutrition for Humans Using Hemp in Construction Artificial Environments and the Proliferation of Industrial Hemp Thomas Jefferson's Favorite Crop is Back in American Soil Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Thank You, DR Power, for Sponsoring this Episode! Visit DRpower.com/motherearth for huge discounts, to read reviews, or watch videos. In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, our guests and discuss permaculture ethics, how others interpret them, to maintain mindfulness in your practices. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Introducing Permaculture The Basics of Permaculture Radical Homemaking Simply Lush: A Guide to Permaculture Darrell's Books: Bioshelter Market Garden The Food Forest Handbook Jessi's Books: Free-Range Chicken Gardens Practical Permaculture Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Thank You, Root Farm for Sponsoring this Episode! Visit RootFarm.com to research, to read reviews, or watch videos. In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Charlotte and her co-host Christianna meet with Dre Taylor, of Nile Valley Aquaponics, to discuss the difference between aquaponics and hydroponics, how he got started, and what this farming style has done for Dre and the community. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Nile Valley Aquaponics Website Nile Valley Aquaponics Facebook Aquaponic Fish Facts DIY Rain Barrel Aquaponics System Tour a Hydroponic Farm Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Thank You, DR Power for Sponsoring this Episode! Visit DRpower.com/motherearth for huge discounts, to read reviews, or watch videos. On this episode, Charlotte meets with Dan Chiras, Victoria Miller, and Jeff Yago to discuss how to prepare for situations that may leave you off-grid. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: 5 Survival Food to Consider Conserving Water and Energy Emergency Survival Kits Emergency Planning for Blackouts Homestead Emergency Preparedness Survival Seed Banks Dan's Books: Wind Power Basics The Solar House The Scoop On Poop Eco Kids And More... Jeff's Books: Lights On Victoria's Books: Craft Distilling From No-Knead to Sour-Dough Pure Poultry Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Thank You, Great River Organic Milling for Sponsoring this Episode! This episode was recorded at the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR in Frederick, Maryland with special guests Jill Nussinow, and Victoria Miller. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Amazing Amaranth Amp Up Your Bread With Sprouted Grains and Multigrains Growing Gluten-Free Grains in the Garden Know the Different Types of Grain What You Need to Know About Growing Millet Whole Grains Guide My Journey Home From Chemical Sensitivities Jill's Books: The Veggie Queen Vegan Under Pressure Nutrition CHAMPS Victoria's Books: Craft Distilling From No-Knead to Sour-Dough Pure Poultry Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Thank You, Mountain Rose Herbs for Sponsoring this Episode! Head over to MountainRoseHerbs.com to explore their full line of products! Links from our Guests: Ecobeauty Natural Beauty at Home Natural Beauty from the Garden Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: DIY Cosmetics: Homemade Organic Skin Toner Make Your Own Skin Care Products Natural Winter Skin Care Old Time Herbal Beauty Tips Recipes to Make Your Own Soap, Lotion and More Natural Body Care Kits by Oleum Vera Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Thank you, Premier 1 Supplies for Sponsoring this Episode. The speak with a Premier 1 fence consultant call 800-282-6631 or visit their website premier1supplies.com for expert advice. You may also see them at any of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRS. Mention coupon code FENCEKIT25 for $25 off the DS PoultryNet Plus 12/48/3 Starter Kit which includes a 100' roll of Electric Poultry Netting, a .60 joule energizer, extra support posts, and a fence tester. In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends our we will discuss fiber animals; their behavior, husbandry and the quality of fiber that they produce. Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: Common Fiber Animals: Sheep Angora Alpaca Llamas Rabbit Less common fiber animals: Yak Camel Fiber Animals listed by "hotness" Fiber Farms and Wool Farming The Art of Hand Spinning Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store Sheep, Goats, Cattle, and Pigs the Textile Artists Stupid Handbook Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Thank you, Premier 1 Supplies for Sponsoring this Episode. The speak with a Premier 1 fence consultant call 800-282-6631 or visit their website premier1supplies.com for expert advice. You may also see them at any of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRS. Mention coupon code FENCEKIT25 for $25 off the DS PoultryNet Plus 12/48/3 Starter Kit which includes a 100' roll of Electric Poultry Netting, a .60 joule energizer, extra support posts, and a fence tester. In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends our we will discuss fiber animals; their behavior, husbandry and the quality of fiber that they produce. Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: Common Fiber Animals: Sheep Angora Alpaca Llamas Rabbit Less common fiber animals: Yak Camel Fiber Animals listed by "hotness" Fiber Farms and Wool Farming The Art of Hand Spinning Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store Sheep, Goats, Cattle, and Pigs the Textile Artists Stupid Handbook Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends our guests and I will discuss grafting trees, what gorilla grafting is and how trees just might save the world. Links from our Guests: Bill Whipple Acornucopia Project Nutty Buddy Collective Vanessa King Frances Tacy Franny's Farm Homestead Hustle MOTHER EARTH NEWS YouTube channel! Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist An Easy Method for Grafting Apple Trees Build a Tree Grafting Wax Heater Grafting for a Tree Makeover How to Swap Fruit Tree Scionwood Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends our guests and I will discuss food sensitivities. Today's topic is centered around gluten but rabbit trails into an informative conversation over sensitivities in general. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest:' Is Roundup the Cause of 'Gluten Intolerance'? Is Being Gluten-Intolerant an American Problem? My Journey Home From Chemical Sensitivities Deborah's Books: Ecothrifty Homegrown and Handmaid Raising Goats Naturally Victoria's Books: Craft Distilling From No-Knead to Sour-Dough Pure Poultry Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends we will discuss how to maintain optimal wellness by enjoying a garden. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Books by Shawna: The Wellness Garden 101 Organic gardening Hacks Grow a Living Wall Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

This podcast episode features Emma Arnold and Abby Olcese. Emma shares her busy lifestyle as an on the road comedian, parent, and beekeeper! See Emma on the road with this link! Get hands-on with bees at a MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Thank You, Earthkind for Sponsoring this Episode! To speak with an Earthkind consultant call (800)583-2921 or visit their website Earthkind.com to review their products and for expert advice from one of their staff entomologist. You may also their booth at any of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, our we will discuss how to terminate and repel pests using methods that are less harmful than many mainstream products that we encounter. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Howard's Insectory Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Garden Books by Howard include: The Organic Manual Organic Lawn Care Plants for Houston and the Gulf Coast Texas Gardening the Natural Way Texas Trees Herbs for Texas Texas Bug Book Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, we talk with Liza Ziegler about why vegetables love flowers and ideas for companion planting. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Vegetables Love Flowers The Gardener's Workshop - Lisa's website Carrots Love Tomatoes An In-depth Guide to Companion Planting Native American Gardening: The Three Sisters and More Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Thank You, Premier 1 Supplies for Sponsoring this Episode! To speak with a Premier 1 fence consultant call 800-282-6631 or visit their website premier1supplies.com for expert advice. You may also see them at any of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs. In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, our guests discuss pasture raising pork, the breeds they raise and their best practices. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Jake's Spoonman Minisode Antiquity Oaks Farm Fallen Aspen Farm Instagram.com/fallenaspenfarm Firefox books Homegrown Pork Country Lore: Raising Grass-fed Pork Raise Your Own Pigs Riverwood Trading Co. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Russel and Charlotte will discuss Rob's journey from an average materialistic guy to well-known eco-activist and adventurer. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Podcast Resource Page Rob's Website Dude Making a Difference One Man's Trash is Another's Weeknight Dinner: Lessons from a Dumpster Diver Reusing Things: 100 Ideas of How to Reuse Commonly Thrown Away Items It's Time to Throw Out the Throwaway Economy Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Join Charlotte and Zach as they discuss catching swarms and the business of bees with Hilary Kearney of Girl Next Door Honey. Thinking about starting your own apiary but don't know where to begin? Find out how easy it is to become a backyard beekeeper at our Basics of Beekeeping workshop with Brushy Mountain Bee Farm! Friday, Sept. 14, at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Pa., in conjunction with the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR. Learn more and reserve your spot today. https://www.motherearthnews.com/store/Offer/MMEPCIZ2 Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Girl Next Door Honey Keeping Backyard Bees Hilary's Beekeeping Classes Swarm Care - MOTHER EARTH NEWS Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store Grit's Guide to Backyard Bees and Honey Swarm Essentials The Backyard Beekeeper Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends our guests and I will discuss cannabis: how it's being used medicinally and, in Oregon, legally. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Growing Cannabis in Raised Garden Beds The Health Effects of Marijuana Legalized Marijuana Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store The Veggie Queen Homegrown Marijuana Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends our guests and I will discuss composting human manure! The in-home setup, the legalities, and how to overcome the ick factor to produce beautiful soil. Enjoy this pun-filled discussion as we chat we learn about the scoop on poop! Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: The Evergreen Institute The Scoop on Poop Subscribe to Heirloom Gardener Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

On this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends you will learn all about hydrosols: what sets them apart from oils, how to make them, and how to use them! Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Harvest to Hydrosol Aromatic Wisdom Podcast Herbal Apothecary 101: Distillates, Hydrosols and Tinctures Aromatic Waters Wellness Garden Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

On this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Charlotte Brunin and Robert Riley meet with Tradd Cotter to discuss all things mushrooms. You will learn how Tradd became a mushroom farmer, the importance of mushrooms to your diet and how mushrooms might be key in disaster relief! Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Organic Mushroom Farming & Mycoremediation Garden Giant 5 lb Bag The Wellness Garden Shiitake Mushroom Plugs 500 Pack North American Mycological Association - NAMACO The Plan to Mop Up the World's Largest Oil Spill with Fungus Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode, we discuss how to properly brew the popular fermented drinks kefir and kombucha. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: The Health Benefits of Drinking Kombucha Tea Home Brewing Kombucha Water Kefir Recipe Water Kefir: a Delicious Probiotic Beverage Easy Milk Kefir Recipe (Mentioned in the episode) Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources! Scoby in Starter Liquid The Big Book of Kombucha Wild Fermentation Kombucha Brew Now Kit & The Big Book of Kombucha Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, our guests discuss the darlings of the barnyard, ducks: what to feed them, how to house them, their behavior and what they bring to the table. Thank you to Brinsea for sponsoring this podcast episode! Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: 9 Reasons Why Raising Ducks Might Be a Better Option Than Chickens The Homestead Guide to Domesticated Ducks Incubating Duck Eggs Successfully The Pros & Cons of Eating Duck Eggs vs Chicken Eggs Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store Pure Poultry Intro Heritage Breeds Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode, Caleb Regan of Grit Magazine discusses how to properly process and prepare meat from older animal to create an enjoyable dining experience and a well-rounded market. Joining Caleb is Author Adam Danforth and International Livestock Market Consultant John Wilkes. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Subscribe to Grit Magazine The Livestock Conservancy Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources! Butchering Beef (12% Off) Gourmet Butcher's Guide (10% Off) Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Russel Mullin of Heirloom Gardener and I sat down with Helen Schnoes and Mary Miller of the Douglas County Food Policy Council to discuss how to work inside your city limits to gain agricultural rights for your community. Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store Your Farm in the City Heirloom Gardener Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: How to Start an Urban Farm Zoning and City Code Considerations for Urban Homesteaders National Resources: Iowa State "Urban Zoning Guide" American Planning Association - Policy Briefs Regional Resources: North Eastern Kansas Beekeepers Association Local Extension Services Food Policy Network Community Food Assessment Public Health Law Center "Policy Brief" Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store Your Farm in the City Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Learn the wonderful benefits of Ayurveda, it's principles and how to incorporate it into your lifestyle with two friends of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and experts in the Ayurveda lifestyle, Anata Ripa Ajmera and Brittany Wood Nickerson. Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen The Ayurveda Way Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: 11 Ayurvedic Steps for a Good Night's Rest All About Ayurveda Anti-Aging and Longevity in Ayurvedic Medicine Autumn Ayurveda Practices for Balancing Vata Ayurvedic Herbs Ayurvedic Psychology: Understanding the Three Gunas Ayurvedic Weight-Loss The Ayurvedic Approach to Taming Trauma Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Charlotte Brunin and Kellsey Trimble, of Grit, sat down with Cindy Gibson and Sharon Dodds from the Guinea Fowl International Association to discuss how to care for, train, and interpret their behavior. Thank you Brinsea for Sponsoring this episode! To see Brinsea's incubator, chick brooder, and coop door in action, check them out during the Mother Earth News Facebook Live projects or visit www.Brinsea.com. Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: Guinea Fowl International Livestock Conservancy The Big List of Heritage Chicken Breeds Chicken Breeds: Choosing Your Backyard Flock Raising Guinea Fowl: A Low-Maintenance Flock An Introduction to Raising Geese A Homestead Guide to Domesticated Ducks Heritage Turkey Breeds for Homesteaders Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and FRIENDS, our guests and I will discuss Leathers and Furs: Preserving Animal Hides. In Part 1 we discuss keeping the fur-on process. In Part 2 we continue the conversation to discuss the fur-off method of preserving the hide. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: How to Tan a Deer Hide Roadkill: Collecting Animal Fur the Humane Way U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Hunting Licenses By State Grit's Guide to Guns, Knives, and More Get Your Discount on a Grit Magazine Subscription What's for Dinner ... Deer? Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and FRIENDS, our guests and I will discuss Leathers and Furs: Preserving Animal Hides. In Part 1 we discuss keeping the fur-on process. In Part 2 we continue the conversation to discuss the fur-off method of preserving the hide. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: How to Tan a Deer Hide Roadkill: Collecting Animal Fur the Humane Way U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Hunting Licenses By State Grit's Guide to Guns, Knives, and More Get Your Discount on a Grit Magazine Subscription What's for Dinner ... Deer? Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

On this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Charlotte Brunin and Robert Riley meet with Becky and Steve Tipton to discuss all this honey including how to harvest from a Langstroth Hive. Thinking about starting your own apiary but don't know where to begin? Find out how easy it is to become a backyard beekeeper at our Basics of Beekeeping workshop with Brushy Mountain Bee Farm! Friday, Sept. 14, at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Pa., in conjunction with the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR. Learn more and reserve your spot today. https://www.motherearthnews.com/store/Offer/MMEPCIZ2 Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Stay up-to-date on all things beekeeping with a FREE NEWSLETTER from Keeping Backyard Bees. Keeping Backyard Bees The Beekeepers Bible Health Benefits of Honey Household Uses for Honey Crush, Strain, and Harvest Honey Honey Extracting: Bucket Method The Dangers of Over-Harvesting Honey How to Label and Sell Your Honey Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Kellsey Trimble, of Grit, sat down with Alison Martin from the Livestock Conservancy and Cindy Gibson from the Guinea Fowl International Association to discuss popular poultry breeds and species that you may want to add to your homestead. Thank you Brinsea for Sponsoring this episode! To see Brinsea's incubator, chick brooder, and coop door in action, check them out during the Mother Earth News Facebook Live projects or visit www.Brinsea.com. Kellsey Trimble, the managing editor of Grit, enjoys immersing herself in the homestead lifestyle as frequently as possible. We were happy to have her on this episode as she continues to enjoy backyard poultry and is expand her expertise on self-sufficient living. You can find Kellsey's blog, Thistle Moon Ridge, on Grit.com. Alison Martin, Ph.D. is the Livestock Conservancy's Executive Director. She has more than 20 years in poultry science, specializing in health and vaccine development. She was a key leader on the world's first in ovo (in the egg) vaccine for coccidiosis. Alison has a Ph.D. in Genetics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she specialized in disease resistance in poultry. Cindy Gibson is president of Guinea Fowl International, an organization founded to support responsible guinea-keeping and to educate on the care and habits of guinea fowl. She first acquired guineas to help combat a grasshopper infestation on her Texas ranch, and now keeps more than 100 guinea fowl (along with her chickens, ducks, and grazing animals). She helps new guinea-keepers and frequently speaks to groups about the why-and-how to incorporate guinea-keeping into a landscape or farm. In particular, she helps dispel some of the myths and misinformation that has led some to unsuccessful attempts at guinea-keeping. Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: Guinea Fowl International Livestock Conservancy The Big List of Heritage Chicken Breeds Chicken Breeds: Choosing Your Backyard Flock Raising Guinea Fowl: A Low-Maintenance Flock An Introduction to Raising Geese A Homestead Guide to Domesticated Ducks Heritage Turkey Breeds for Homesteaders Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, we discuss the considerations you need to take when you are building a chicken coop including where to keep the food, how to space the perches, and are automatic doors all they are cracked up to be!? Thank you to Onduline for sponsoring this podcast episode! We also want to thank Rebecca Nickols of Community Chickens for putting together this compilation of cool coops. While you listen please enjoy these links and images showing the cool coops that we look at during the conversation! 1. The Chick Compound 2. The Chick Inn 3. The Cottage Playhouse *Pat's Favorite 4. Double Deck Chicken Coop 5.The Fort Coop 6. Pallet Coop 7. Pay it Forward Coop 8. The Porta Potty Coop 9. Recycled Counter Coop 10. Re Purposed Car Coop 11. Re Purposed Trailer Coop 12. The Rustic / Whimsical Coop 13. The Wicked Chicken Saloon, Mercantile and No Tell-Hotel 14. Build a Coop in an Hour Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: Building a Chicken Coop Build This Predator-Proof, Portable Chicken Coop for Your Backyard What to Consider When Building a Chicken Coop: Sizing and Location Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store An Introduction to Heritage Breeds Chicken Tractor Day Range PoultryCity Chicks Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Put your money where your meat is and befriend a butcher! In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends we speak with Meredith Leigh to discuss how to pick your butcher, buying meat in bulk, and the business of processing meat. Put your money where your meat is and befriend a butcher! Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: Local Meat Processing: More Humane, Less Expensive Options Grass vs. Grain: Improving the Nutritional Profile of Beef Yet More Proof That Grass-Fed Meat is Better How to Make Sausage at Home New Assistance Network for Small-Scale Meat Producers Smoking Meat at Home Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store The Ethical Meat Handbook MOTHER EARTH NEWS Magazine Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and friends our guests Gianaclis Caldwel of Pholia Farm, Jeannette Beranger, and Richard Browning of The Livestock Conservancy will meet with Kellsey Trimble, managing editor of Grit, to discuss different breeds of goats, what their uses are, and what the best methods of keeping them are. If you have goats or are interesteld in getting goats, this episode is for you! If youre not interested in goats, you will be after this episode! Thank you Onduline for Sponsoring this episode! To see examples of how onduline can work for you follow this link! Visit the MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends homespage for more extensive show notes! Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: 21 Things You Should Know About Before Your Star a Goat Farm An Introduction to Common Goat Breeds First Time Goat Owner? Be Prepared! How to Choose a Healthy Goat Kidding: Goat Pregnancy and Labor Raising Dairy Goats and the Benefits of Goats Milk Enjoy this video of Josh Brewer and the Onduline team working to build a chicken coop in an hour! Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store An Introduction to Heritage Breeds Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking The Small-Scale Cheese Business The Farmstead Creamery Advisor Holistic Goat Care Mastering Basic Cheesemaking The Small Scale Dairy. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and friends our guests and I will share our expertise to discuss Succession Gardening; when to plant, and what for extended seasons and a year-round harvest! Check the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: MOTHER EARTH NEWS ARCHIVE 1970-2016 Succession Planting Succession Planting for Space Saving and Season Extension Vegetable Garden Design for Four Seasons Books: Growing for Market (Use this link for a Friendly Discount!) A Year-Round Vegetable Gardener Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Kellsey Trimble sits down with Patricia Foreman and Victoria Miller to discuss their recommendations for making a profit with your poultry. Many of us joke that our hobby flocks don't pay the bills. Let's change that! Thank you Brinsea for Sponsoring this episode! To see Brinsea's incubator, chick brooder, and coop door in action, check them out during the Mother Earth News Facebook Live projects or visit www.Brinsea.com. Check the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Gossamer Foundation More from Victoria Miller• Craft Distilling• Pure Poultry More from Patricia Foreman• Chicken Tractor• Day Range Poultry• City Chicks Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Gene Logsdon had a profound impact on on many peoples views of the land and our own mortality. Enjoy this minisode as Kellsey Trimble, Managing-Editor of Grit, reflects on her feelings of Logsdon's passing. Check out Kellsey's other blog entries at Thistle Moon Ridge. Enjoy these books by the great author Gene Logsdon: Holy Shit All Flesh is Grass Letter to a Young Farmer Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode Robert Riley, Senior Producer of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR, sits down with Kellsey Trimble of Grit Magazine, and Victoria Miller author of "Craft Distilling." From mashing and fermenting to the legalities of operating a hobby still, this conversation brings many answers to questions you may have. Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: Find Craft Distilling in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

Enjoy this minisode recorded by Grit's Editor-In-Chief, Caleb Regan. Caleb was able to spend some time with Jake Kristophel aka "Spoon Man" at one of our MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRs. Jake has left the corporate world to make a living from his homestead. He has agreed to share more of his homestead business ventures with us on homestead.motherearthnews.com. Check it out and gain insight and inspiration to start your own business venture! Don't forget to love your mother! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.