Podcast Episodes

Best Vegetables for Canning, Dehydrating, and More

Episode 224

What can you do with all the abundance that comes out of your garden? In this episode, Bevin Cohen of Small House Farm joins us to discuss his new book, The Heritage Pantry, and all the ways you can …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Audio Article: Can Chickens Hatch Ducks?

Story by Marissa Ames, read by Kenny Coogan.

Who knew that chickens were so good at raising ducklings? This story comes from the January/February 2024 issue of Grit magazine.

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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Heritage Breed Update with the Livestock Conservancy

Episode 223

In this episode, Jeannette Beranger of The Livestock Conservancy joins us for our annual heritage breed update. Jeannette shares more about the importance of breed conservation, a deep dive of the Li…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Condors, Conservation, & You

Episode 222

At one point, there were only 22 California condors left in the world. But, things are changing for the better. In this episode, Chris Parish of The Peregrine Fund shares about the work being done to…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Do Pigeons Make Good Pets? An Interview with the National Pigeon Association

Episode 221

Do pigeons make good pets? For thousands of years, pigeons have been companions to humans, and today, many people raise them and show them off in shows around the world. In this episode, John DeCarlo…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Responsible Antibiotics Use in Animals

Episode 220

Whether you're caring for livestock yourself or want to be a more informed consumer, you can learn about how antibiotics use plays a role in raising animals – and how antibiotics resistance can pose …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Audio Article: Keep Your Ducks in a Row

Story by Erin Snyder, read by Kenny Coogan.

Learn how to put your web-footed friends to work in the garden while keeping your crops safe. This story comes from the June/July 2024 issue of MOTHER EART…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

How to Sell Eggs from Home

Episode 219

You have a backyard flock – with an abundance of eggs. What can you do to make the most of them? For some, you may be able to sell them to family and friends. In this episode, Queren King-Orozco shar…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Gardening Problems and Solutions

Episode 218

Looking for some tips for your next gardening project? In this episode, Alyssa Warner, Audra Trosper, and Ana Skemp discuss their garden layouts, gardening goals, challenges in the garden, and tips f…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

How to Protect Your Poultry and Waterfowl

Episode 217

Feeling wary of predators around your birds? You're not alone. In this episode, Tomia MacQueen of Wildflower Farm share how to protect your poultry and waterfowl from predators, notably in urban and …

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago