Mother Earth News and Friends

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 113 Bison Ranching Jul 07, 2021

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John Flocchini of Durham Ranch in Wyoming chats with us about raising bison, and their benefits to the land.

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: Culturally Significant Seed Saving Jul 02, 2021

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N'tongwezid Nebizokikonek – Welcome to Our Garden, indigenous seed saving practices are a reverent way to safeguard ancient food ways. This is the audio version of an article from the August/September 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.

Photo by Amyrose Foll. Music is "Fingerlympics" by Dr. Turtle.

Audio Article: City Chickens Jul 02, 2021

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Learn from Dalia Monterroso how and why to keep suburban and urban chickens. This is the audio version of an article from the August/September 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

Ep. 112 Herbal Health Jun 21, 2021

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In this episode, we're talking with some of our friends from the Mother Earth News Herbal Health Virtual Conference. They're sharing with us about their herbal health practices, what herbal health means to them, and some advice for those who are interested in joining the herbal health community.

Audio Article: Saving Our Seeds, Saving Ourselves Jun 21, 2021

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Seed saving is a way to preserve the work of first farmers, ensure biodiversity, heritage, and locally adapted cultivars. Learn more about seed saving and sharing from Bevin Cohen. This is the audio version of an article from the July/August 2021 issue of Grit magazine.

For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, visit Grit and MOTHER EARTH NEWS websites.

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: Plant Breeding Basics Jun 21, 2021

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Chris Colby walks you through the basics of plant breeding so that you can make informed choices about the long-term future of your garden cultivars. This is the audio version of an article from the July/August 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: Making the Most of Mulberries Jun 18, 2021

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Mulberries (Morus Rubra) are purple deliciousness every summer. Learn more about the tress and berries along with some great recipes. This is the audio version of an article from the July/August 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: Poitou Donkeys Jun 18, 2021

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Poitou Donkeys have a long history in Europe as sturdy and good-tempered draft animals. They are now an endangered breed, with a few breeders working to preserve these strong, shaggy donkeys. This is the audio version of an article from the July/August 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.

Ep. 111 – Treating Splay Leg and Bumblefoot Jun 14, 2021

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We sometimes have to treat our chickens for illness and injury. In this podcast, Elizabeth Mack talks about splay leg and bumblefoot.

Articles by Elizabeth Diane Mack Newcastle Disease: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Backyard Flock Eggshell Problems: Causes and Cures Parasite Prevention: Reducing Risk 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. 110 Green Death May 24, 2021

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Esmerelda Kent of Kinkaraco Green Burial Products talks with us about the state of green burial options for natural death. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may interest you.

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