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Ep. 163 Work Horse Breeds for Farmsteading and Forestry Oct 13, 2022

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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 benefits of working with horses, how staff and students work with them at the college, and things to consider if you want to welcome these beautiful creatures onto your property.

To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep. 162 Poultry Profits: Offsetting the Cost of Raising Chickens Oct 06, 2022

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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 Hard Cider Homestead, shares some advice and experience on profiting from your flock. We'll primarily be covering how to plan for a successful egg or meat bird business, and Matt will share some marketing tidbits on how you and your chickens can stand out in the market wherever you set up shop.

Ep. 161 Preparing Your Bees for Winter Sep 29, 2022

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Ever wonder what bees do in wintertime? In this episode, Leo Sharashkin, a natural beekeeper, joins us to share how to prepare your bees for winter. We'll be looking at what bees do when the temperatures drop and how beekeepers can prepare their swarms for success.

Ep. 160 Freshwater Fishing Tips and Strategies Sep 15, 2022

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Today at Mother Earth News and Friends, we've "gone fishin'." In this episode, Dennis Biswell, MOTHER EARTH NEWS staff member and lifelong outdoors enthusiast, joins us with rods and lures in tow to discuss fishing best practices. We'll cover why someone would begin fishing, essential equipment and supplies, and how to practice good fishing techniques, outdoor etiquette, and preparedness when you go out on the water.

Ep. 159 Can You Have Chickens in City Limits? Sep 08, 2022

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Do you dream of keeping chickens but worry that you can't while living within city limits? With the proper preparation, becoming a chicken-keeper may be possible! Marissa Ames, editorial director for Ogden Publications, shares her own experience with raising poultry in all sorts of environments – and how you, too, can find a way to keep some feathered friends of your own.

Ep. 158 How to Keep Chickens Warm in Winter Aug 13, 2022

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In this episode, Queren King-Orozco, Associate Producer for our MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRS and a chicken-keeper herself, shares some of her experiences and advice on preparing your poultry for winter, such as shelter considerations, food and water needs, and other challenges that come with raising birds in a cold climate.

Ep. 157 Farmers' Markets Aug 11, 2022

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In honor of National Farmer's Market week, we did several interviews with local market farmers, and folks from the National Farmer's Market Coalition. Listen to this version with excerpts from both long interviews. You can find the full interviews at www.motherearthnews.com/podcast or where you listen to your podcasts. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep. 146 Chick and Chicken Injuries Jul 21, 2022

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Podcast with Charlotte French and Zach Foley.

Thank you to our sponsor, Purina Mills for making this episode possible!

In this episode, Zach and Charlotte explore different injuries that you should be aware of when raising chickens. They discuss signs, symptoms, and treatments to help you be better prepared.

Read more about keeping and caring for chickens at Backyard Poultry magazine.

Ep.156 Identifying Poultry and Small Ruminant Diseases Jul 18, 2022

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Interview with Dr. Kemba Marshall and Dr. Mike Schlegel Drs. Marshall and Schlegel discuss common poultry and small herd ruminant diseases, how to recognize them, prevent them, and how to work with your veterinarian to treat them.

Thanks to Purina Mills for sponsoring this episode. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep.155 Raising Backyard Quail in the City Jul 14, 2022

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Interview with Kelly Bohling. If you live in a city, town, or suburbs, you may be wondering if it's possible to keep backyard quail where you live. Kelly Bohling joins us in this episode to discuss how to raise quail in urban and suburban spaces, including how to check local regulations and prepare your environment for your new flock.

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