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Happy Hens and Happy Roosters Apr 12, 2017

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Cam and Miss E talk about cleaning out their hen coop, with some tips for the best way to do so. They talk about their roosters and hens and how the hens are ready to lay eggs, while the roosters are still running after the hens.

4/4/17 - This Mold House Apr 05, 2017

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Things are going great in the garden for Cam and Miss E, but as the horror movie ciche goes: "Don't go in the house!" Plus, a look at what folds don't get about living in the country, a tin-foil hat theory about "test tube chicken," and a look at prom season in rural America.

4/4/2017 - Finding mold after having a flooding toilet is not good. Apr 05, 2017

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Cam and Miss E discover that they have more than they bargained for with their installed bathrooms in their 1970s home. They find an unexpected intruder living amongst them and then have to figure out how to get rid of the unwanted specimen that is, mold.

FarmLife 101 Mar 27, 2017

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Now that spring has sprung things are getting busy for Cam and Miss E on their homestead, and in true “foolish” fashion the pair have made a couple of mistakes as they get ready for this year’s garden. Plus they’ve got updates on the bacon seeds, another look at the latest innovations in fake meat, and check ins from farmers, homesteaders, and DIY’ers around the country.

Hard Work Pays Off Mar 27, 2017

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Cam Edwards and Miss E read emails from fellow farmer, Trent, and talk about what is happening with gardening for the spring and over the summer and what is better than summer school. They talk about how hard work and perseverance is almost better than getting a Degree. It's better to get a job even if it's not something you love, and work at it to get to something better. They also talk about getting burnt out on Twitter and what to do stay happy, apart from social media especially keeping busy with the farm.

Wise Ridge Country Store Mar 21, 2017

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Cam and Miss E are hitting the road for their 100th episode, recorded on location at Wise Ridge Country Store a few miles from Farmville, Virginia. They’ve got new bacon seeds on the farm, updates on this year’s garden, as well as a look at a technological advance that could one day make farmers an endangered species: meat grown in laboratories.

Test Tube Chicken vs Real Chicken Mar 21, 2017

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Cam and Miss E talk about the difference in taste between test tube chickens and real chickens. They also talk about why they don't like test tube animals.

Getting Going on the Garden Mar 14, 2017

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The first seeds of the 2017 growing season are officially in the ground (or at least peat pots), and Cam & Miss E are celebrating at the kitchen table this week. They also have the story of one NH farm generating an unusual sort of pollution,, updates from fellow fools from around the country, and much more!

Indoor Farming Deliemma Mar 14, 2017

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Cam talks about how indoor farming allows farmers to cultivate year round. However, the dilemma is the inconvenience to neighboring farms as the constant sound and light keeps them from getting a full nights sleep.

So Much for “Suddenly Springtime” Mar 08, 2017

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Cam and Miss E are back for a freewheeling conversation; from the winter chill that’s sending farmers scrambling to reminiscing about family reunions, along with some updates from fellow “fools” all across the country.

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