Mother Earth News and Friends

Latest Episodes:

Ep.127 Herbal Business and Holistic Dental Care Feb 03, 2022

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After a long career in dental, Rupam took her herbal business full-time and hasn't looked back. Her business, Rupam's Herbals, brings together her passion for plants, holistic health, and dental expertise, culminating in products that address people's overall health, including solutions for holistic dental care. Rupam shares with us how she nurtured her passion for herbs, how her business began, and some of the important practices she incorporates into Rupam's Herbals to make high-quality products for people.

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Audio Article: Pecan Trees Jan 31, 2022

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A pecan tree can become an important plant on your property. Here are some tips on how to thoughtfully plant and care for it so it stays around for years to come.

This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 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 publication is Mother Earth News.

Ep 126 Urban Preparedness Jan 28, 2022

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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 difficult as it sounds or as expensive as you think. Chances are good that you already have the prerequisite skills for planning, but have not put them into a disaster context. By adapting a few life skills you already have, learning a few helpful skills, collecting some things you will need for your plan, and learning to be aware of your surroundings, you can be ready to respond when events overwhelm. Join us and learn about the things you didn't know that you already knew. 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: Solitary Bees Jan 19, 2022

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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 of Mother Earth News magazine.

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

Mother Earth News's sister publication is Grit.

Audio Article: Farming with Disability Jan 17, 2022

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"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 the audio version of an article from the March/April 2021 issue of Mother Earth News magazine.

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

Mother Earth News's sister publication is Grit.

Audio Article: The Steaks are High Jan 12, 2022

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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 version of an article from the February/March 2022 issue of Mother Earth News magazine.

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

Mother Earth News's sister publication is Grit.

Music for this reading is "Fingerlympics" by Doctor Turtle.

Audio Article: Flood Management Jan 05, 2022

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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 expect. This is the audio version of an article from the January/February 2022 issue of Grit or 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 publication is Mother Earth News.

Audio Article: The Significance of Soil Health Jan 05, 2022

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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/February 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 publication is Mother Earth News.

Audio Article: Cultivating Buckwheat Jan 03, 2022

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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 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 publication is Mother Earth News. Music for this article is "Golly Gosh" by Les Hayden.

Audio Article: Build a Better Herd Dec 22, 2021

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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 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 publication is Mother Earth News.

Music for this reading is "Golly Gosh" by Les Hayden.