Mother Earth News and Friends

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Ep. 137 Poultry Fencing Apr 13, 2022

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Interview with Joe Putnam. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode Brinsea. In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends podcast, Jessica Mitchell chats with Joe Putnam about poultry fencing. Learn about different types of fencing to keep your poultry contained and safe.

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. 139 Preparing for Chicks Apr 12, 2022

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Interview with Patrick Biggs. Thanks to our sponsor Purina Mills

Whether a seasoned chicken owner or a just-hatched newbie, it's always good to be prepared before new chicks arrive. In this episode, Patrick Biggs breaks down how to purchase your poultry, gather the right supplies, and set up your space accordingly so you can successfully brood, feed, and care for healthy baby chicks.

Ep.138 Chick Incubation Apr 11, 2022

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In this episode, Charlotte French and Zach Foley discuss chick incubation.. Learn about different types of incubators, humidity, egg turning and more. 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.

Audio Article: Meadow Flowers Mar 31, 2022

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Join us in admiring summer's beautiful wildflowers. This is the audio version of an article from the May/June 2022 issue of Grit magazine.

For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.Grit.com.

If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the Mother Earth News Fairs.

Grit's sister publications are Mother Earth News, Backyard Poultry, and Backyard Beekeeping.

Audio Article: Kidding Without a Vet Mar 31, 2022

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Gain valuable knowledge, resources, and strategies to confidently bring your baby goats into the world.

For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.Grit.com.

If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the Mother Earth News Fairs.

Grit's sister publications are Mother Earth News, Backyard Poultry, and Backyard Beekeeping.

Audio Article: Conservation Easements Mar 31, 2022

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Three families share their experiences entering legal agreements to protect their land from future suburban development.

For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.grit.com

If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the Mother Earth News Fairs.

Grit's sister publications are Mother Earth News, Backyard Poultry and Backyard Beekeeping.

Audio Article: Friendly Geese for Backyard Flocks Mar 31, 2022

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Take a gander at four gentle geese breeds whose dependable dispositions make them an easy addition to any farmstead.

For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.grit.com

If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the Mother Earth News Fairs.

Grit's sister publications are Mother Earth News, Backyard Poultry and Backyard Beekeeping.

Ep. 135 Chicken Breeds Mar 31, 2022

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Charlotte French and Zach Foley chat about different chicken breeds and why you might think about adding them to your flock.

Ep. 134 Green Transit Mar 29, 2022

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Interview with Andrea Marpillero-Colomina and managing editor Carla Tilghman.

Dr. Marpillero-Colomina joins us to discuss how streets can become community spaces and how bicycles can be an important part of environmental justice.

Audio Article: Herbal Dewormers Mar 17, 2022

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Story by Kristi Cook, read by John Moore.

Learn about the pros and cons of herbal solutions to integrated pest management in goats. This is the audio version of an article from the May/June 2022 issue of Goat Journal.

For more valuable articles on "all things goat," visit Goat Journal's website at Backyard Goats

If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the Mother Earth News Fairs.

Goat Journal's sister publications include Mother Earth News, Grit, Countryside & Small Stock Journal, Backyard Poultry, and Backyard Beekeeping.