Podcast Episodes

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.…

Published on 3 years ago

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 mag…

Published on 3 years ago

Ep. 169 Reading Nutrition Labels and Finding Your Healthy Lifestyle

Episode 169

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…

Published on 3 years ago

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 Spa…

Published on 3 years ago

Ep. 168 Chickens: Raising Broilers from Start to Finish

Episode 168

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 b…

Published on 3 years ago

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…

Published on 3 years ago

Building an Eco-Cabin, Part 1

Episode 167

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 jou…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Building an Eco-Cabin, Part 2

Episode 167

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 jou…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

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 seg…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

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 h…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago