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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.
…Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Hunting Skills & Ethics
Episode 166
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 Bisw…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
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 tha…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Therapy Chickens
Episode 165
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 …
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
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 …
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
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 h…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
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 th…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Heritage Breeds of Chickens with the Chicken Ladies
Episode 164
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…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 163 Working with Horses
Episode 163
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 bene…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 162 Poultry Profits: Offsetting the Cost of Raising Chickens
Episode 162
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 Har…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago