Mother Earth News and Friends

Latest Episodes:

Audio Article: Easy, Fast Flatbread Oct 08, 2021

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Traditional flatbreads are easy to make, flexible to use, and delicious to eat. This is the audio version of an article from the November/December 2021 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: Selecting a Smoker Oct 08, 2021

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Invest in a smoker that's right for you, whether electric, pellet, propane, or charcoal. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2021 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: Rustic 'Red Fife' Wheat Oct 08, 2021

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Bake softer, more flavorful goods with Red Fife wheat, a heritage grain that's making a culinary comeback. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2021 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: Start an At-Home Antiques Business Oct 06, 2021

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Starting an antiques business can be a good side-business for your farmstead. This is the audio version of an article from the November/December 2021 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: First Nations Gardens Oct 04, 2021

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Montreal is host to the First Nations Botanical Garden. a magical space preserving indigenous plants and culture. This is the audio version of an article from the October/November 2021 issue of Mother Earth News magazine. Photos by Stefano Viola.

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.

Ep. 119 Hunting Small Wildlife Oct 04, 2021

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Dennis Biswell, an avid outdoorsman and lifelong hunter, joins us to discuss small-game hunting. He covers some of the benefits of hunting small wildlife, state regulations to consider, and how to safely and thoughtfully pursue squirrels, doves, rabbits, and more.

Music for this episode is "Swansong" by Josh Woodward.

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. 118 Keeping Roosters Sep 24, 2021

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In this episode of "Mother Earth News and Friends," Jessica chats with editor-at-large Hank Will about roosters: if keeping roosters is right for you, how to prepare and care for roosters on your property, and the benefits and challenges these birds bring.

Music is "Rocky Top" by Jason Shaw.

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. 117 Stewarding Heirloom Wheats Sep 17, 2021

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"Eat to Live, "Live to Love, Love to Eat". Learn how Eleanor and Scott Hucker have turned their love of heirloom staple seeds into a unique and fascinating small business of growing and selling small batch heirloom staple grain, bean, and squash seeds from their Michigan property.

Audio Article: Fermenting Compost Sep 01, 2021

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Fermenting your compost is a low-maintenance way to recycle your organic waste and create needed nutrients for your garden.

This is the audio version of an article from the October/November 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.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 episode is "Fingerlympics" by Doctor Turtle.

Audio Article: What is Organic? Aug 25, 2021

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Learn more about the often hyped and confusing agricultural and grocery store term "organic." Does it have a concrete meaning, or it "organic" more of a philosophy? This is the audio version of an article from the October/November 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