Podcast Episodes

Dragonflies on Your Property

Episode 180

For 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 Coo…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Audio Article: Host a Successful Farm Workshop

On-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 Octobe…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Audio Article: Dickering, The High Art of Going Low

Story 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 Gri…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Audio Article: Prevent Compost Toxicity in Dogs

Story 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 ma…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

What Are Biodigesters?

Episode 179

Have 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…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Audio Article: Breeding Ratios for Chickens and Ducks

Story 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, a…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

How to Incubate Eggs of Mixed Birds Together

Episode 178

Ducks 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…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Ep. 177 Navigate New Antibiotics Guidelines with Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship

Episode 177

One 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 …

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Planning Your Spring Garden with Joe Lamp'l

Episode 176

For 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 w…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Ep. 175 Black Farmer Stories with Myriah Towner

Episode 175

Myriah 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…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago