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Ep 126 Urban Preparedness

Episode 126

How do you keep emergency supplies and prepare when you live in a small urban space? Disaster planning can seem overwhelming. The truth is that disaster planning and preparation is not nearly as diff…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

Solitary Bees

Not all bees live in collective hives, but they are still crucial pollinators.  Learn more about Leafcutter and Mason bees.  This is the audio version of an article from the Febuary/March 2022 issue …

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

Farming with Disability

"Disabled gardening is a beautiful use of time." Sheffield writes about Innisfree farms in Virginia, where the unique skills and knowledge needed to farmstead with disabilities are taught. This is th…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

The Steaks are High

Amyrose Foll writes about preparing to process animals -- whether on your farm, through a custom butcher, with the help of a mobile slaughter unit, or at an inspected facility. This is the audio vers…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

Audio Article: Flood Management

While you can't always know when a flood will hit, you can understand how floods happen and be prepared for how to survive. Ed Brotak writes about fresh-water and flash, and helps you know what to ex…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

The Significance of Soil Health

Maintaining soil health is an on-going process for solid plant growth. Gary Ross covers the specifics of aerating, compost, and additives. This is the audio version of an article from the January/Feb…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

Cultivating Buckwheat

Learn about the cultivar buckwheat's history, nutrients, and how to grow it.  This is the audio version of an article from the January/February 2022  issue of Grit magazine.

For more great articles o…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

Build a Better Herd

Tough Angus cows do well on pasture and raise sturdy babies.  Find out if raising Angus cattle is right for your farmstead. This is the audio version of an article from the January/February 2022 issu…

Published on 4 years ago

Pack a Pocketknife

Become more familiar with the jackknife, a fantastic pocket knife for most of your farmstead needs. This is the audio version of an article from the January/February 2022 issue of Grit magazine.

For …

Published on 4 years ago

Natural Health and Beauty for Skin and Hair

Episode 124

Stephanie Willis is the creator and developer of Bodytruth Soap Apothecary, a health and beauty company based in Lawrence, Kansas, where overall wellness and environmental mindfulness are integral to…

Published on 4 years ago