Mother Earth News and Friends
Mother Earth News and Friends shares the stories of the leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more.
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How to Care for Baby Ducks
04/12/2024
How to Care for Baby Ducks
Have you ever wanted to add some fun-loving ducks to your property? In this episode, John, Mark, and Katie Metzer of Metzer Farms share how to care for baby ducks, including how to prepare for their arrival, what to feed ducklings, if ducks can go broody, and more. By the end of this episode, maybe you’ll want to welcome a few web-footed friends to your homestead! More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts 🌳 Articles 🌳 Store 🌳 Instagram / 🌳 TikTok / The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new episodes on Thursdays.
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Teaching Kids About Hatching Baby Chicks
03/14/2024
Teaching Kids About Hatching Baby Chicks
Hatching baby chicks can be a great way to introduce kids to the world of incubation, poultry, and all the challenges and joys of homesteading – not to mention leadership and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Ann Accetta-Scott shares more about egg-hatching curriculum for children, whether using it as a family side project or a homeschooling lesson, and the ways children can grow through these chick-hatching ventures. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts 🌳 Articles 🌳 Store 🌳 Instagram / 🌳 TikTok / The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays.
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Audio Article: Bring New Chicks Home
02/23/2024
Audio Article: Bring New Chicks Home
Story by Elizabeth Mack, read by John Moore. A new, peeping box of fluffy little chicks can be scary, but this excellent advice can help you. This story comes from the February/March 2024 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. Read more at https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/chickens-101/bringing-new-chicks-home/ More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts 🌳 Articles 🌳 Store 🌳 Instagram 🌳 TikTok The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays.
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A Mushroom Hunting Guide for Beginners
02/22/2024
A Mushroom Hunting Guide for Beginners
The word is out: Mushroom foraging is in. For those new to the world of mushroom hunting, we have a guide for you from author and mushroom hunter Frank Hyman. In this episode, we discuss with Frank some advice when out foraging for mushrooms, some popular edible mushrooms, and tips for avoiding toxic mushrooms. Plus, find out how you can order Frank’s excellent book, How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts 🌳 Articles 🌳 Store 🌳 Instagram / 🌳 TikTok / The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. Catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays.
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When to Stop Turning Chicken Eggs and Other Incubation Troubleshooting
02/08/2024
When to Stop Turning Chicken Eggs and Other Incubation Troubleshooting
Spring hatching is around the corner! For those new to the world of incubating eggs and hatching chicks, we’re here to let you know it’s not as daunting as it may see. In this episode, Pascale Pearce of Brinsea joins us to discuss the basics of using an incubator and how to solve any challenges that may come your way, including when to stop turning chicken eggs, how to adjust humidity in an incubator, and candling. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts 🌳 Articles 🌳 Store 🌳 Instagram / 🌳 TikTok / The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays.
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Plans for Growing Vegetables for Beginners
01/25/2024
Plans for Growing Vegetables for Beginners
It be may be cold for many of us, but it’s not too early to start dreaming about next season’s garden! In this episode, Benedict Vanheems, a contributor to MOTHER EARTH NEWS, a lifelong gardener, and presenter at GrowVeg, shares about how you can start planning and planting your next vegetable garden – from in-ground to raised bed gardening, to where to start your garden. He covers all the basics about growing vegetables for beginners, including some recommendations for the best vegetables to grow at home, as well as the worst. For more of this podcast, visit Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Garden Planner at . More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts 🌳 Video Courses & Live Events 🌳 Articles 🌳 Store 🌳 Instagram / 🌳 TikTok / The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays.
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Making Soap with Lye for Beginners
01/12/2024
Making Soap with Lye for Beginners
Making your own homemade batches of soap can be rewarding, therapeutic, and allows you to craft beautifully aromatic soaps tailored for your skin’s needs. In this episode, Melanie Teegarden, a soap-maker and business owner, shares the beneficial properties of homemade soaps and provides a simple recipe for you to get started making them at home. Once you've got a handle on the safety measures involved with making soap with lye, as well as general soap-making procedure and ingredients, you'll be able to fearlessly make your own! For more resources, view this podcast at Order Melanie’s book, the More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts 🌳 Articles 🌳 Store 🌳 Instagram / 🌳 TikTok / The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays.
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Audio Article - Not Just for the Birds: Bird Feeding and You
01/04/2024
Audio Article - Not Just for the Birds: Bird Feeding and You
Story by Linda Bowen, read by John Moore. Make this nature-friendly pastime safer for you and your feathered neighbors. This story comes from the December 2023/January 2024 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts 🌳 Articles 🌳 Store 🌳 Instagram / 🌳 TikTok / The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays.
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Home Solar Energy Pros and Cons
12/29/2023
Home Solar Energy Pros and Cons
Thinking about getting solar? Before jumping in, know the types of solar setups available to you, what it’ll cost you, the questions to ask solar-installation companies, and more. Hoss Boyd of TeraVolt Energy joins us on the podcast to discuss what you need to know before you set up solar energy for your home. For more resources, view this podcast at https://www.motherearthnews.com/podcast/solar-energy-pros-cons-zepz2312zawar. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts 🌳 Articles 🌳 Store 🌳 Instagram / 🌳 TikTok / The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays.
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External Parasite Prevention for Pets and Livestock
12/29/2023
External Parasite Prevention for Pets and Livestock
Parasites, such as fleas and ticks, are tiny organisms that can pose a big threat to our animals. How can we look out for our furry and feathered friends? Dr. Caroline Sobotyk, assistant professor of clinical parasitology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, joins us to discuss parasite threats, behaviors, and how to prevent infestation in your pets and livestock. . For more resources, view this podcast at More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts 🌳 Articles 🌳 Store 🌳 Instagram / 🌳 TikTok / The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays.
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Audio Article: Essential Elements for a Predator-Proof Coop
12/14/2023
Audio Article: Essential Elements for a Predator-Proof Coop
Story by Stacy Benjamin, read by Jessica Mitchell. A safe space for your flock means less stress on your birds and more peace of mind for you. This story comes from the June/July 2023 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays. To see more podcasts, visit . Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at for webinars and courses on everything, from gardening to livestock management.
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Audio Article: Build a Basic Survival Shelter
11/30/2023
Audio Article: Build a Basic Survival Shelter
Story by Jason Knight, read by John Moore. Construct a simple but effective sanctuary to keep you warm during a wilderness emergency. This story comes from the November/December 2023 issue of Grit magazine. This audio article is brought to you by the Mother Earth News and Friends podcast. We feature stories from leaders in sustainable and rural living so you can learn more about natural health, sustainability, homesteading, and more. Catch new interviews and audio articles from us on Thursdays. Listen to us wherever you listen to your podcasts, and check us out at . For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to . If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, check out our MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs at . Grit’s sister publications include , , and .
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How to Grow Mushrooms: Liquid Culture Recipe
11/16/2023
How to Grow Mushrooms: Liquid Culture Recipe
In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we’re talking with Erin Hamilton of the Mushroom Conservatory all about how to cultivate mushrooms at home. In this special video podcast, learn about growing mushrooms in coffee grounds and in straw, explore the best grain for mushroom spawn, get a mushroom liquid culture recipe, and more. You can also get one of the best mushroom-growing kits for beginners from the and start your mushroom-growing journey today – we can’t recommend them enough! This episode is sponsored by . For more resources, view this podcast at https://www.motherearthnews.com/podcast/cultivating-mushrooms-at-home-zepz2311zawar More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts 🌳 Articles 🌳 Store 🌳 Events 🌳 Instagram / 🌳 TikTok / The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays.
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Audio Article: Learning with Seeds, Engaging Young Minds
11/09/2023
Audio Article: Learning with Seeds, Engaging Young Minds
Story by Leah Smith, read by Kenny Coogan. Facilitate a love of the natural world with one of its smallest components: seeds. This story comes from the November/December 2023 issue of Grit magazine. This audio article is brought to you by the Mother Earth News and Friends podcast. We feature stories from leaders in sustainable and rural living so you can learn more about natural health, sustainability, homesteading, and more. Catch new interviews and audio articles from us on Thursdays. Listen to us wherever you listen to your podcasts, and check us out at . For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to . If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, check out our MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs at . Grit’s sister publications include , , and .
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Intro to 4-H Chicken Showmanship and Poultry Projects
11/03/2023
Intro to 4-H Chicken Showmanship and Poultry Projects
4-H programs can be an amazing way to introduce kids and teens to the world of agriculture, science, engagement, and more to help them grow into confident leaders. In this episode, we’re going to be jumping into 4-H poultry programs with Dr. Jacquie Jacob and Pam Watson to learn more about 4-H poultry projects nationwide, how kids and families can get involved, and the benefits these programs can offer to the leaders of tomorrow. For more resources, view this podcast at More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts 🌳 Articles 🌳 Store 🌳 Events 🌳 Instagram / 🌳 TikTok / The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays.
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What are Cordyceps?
10/26/2023
What are Cordyceps?
Have you ever heard of cordyceps? For many of us, our knowledge of cordyceps – a category of fungi that includes hundreds of species - may be limited to video games or shows, where this fungi is the source of brain-altering apocalypses. And though it is parasitic to other insects and fungi, don’t worry, it doesn’t actually pose a threat to humans. In fact, cordyceps can be fascinating and helpful species! In this podcast episode, we’ll be talking with William Padilla-Brown, CEO and founder of MycoSymbiotics, on the work he’s doing to explore cordyceps, and discussing some questions and misconceptions about cordyceps along the way. We want to remind listeners to always exercise caution when foraging and introducing new medicinal plants and fungi into your routine. Do your research, consult and learn from fungi experts, and talk with your healthcare providers. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays. To see more podcasts, visit . Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.
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Audio Article: Rodenticide Toxicity in Pets
10/19/2023
Audio Article: Rodenticide Toxicity in Pets
Story by Amelia Eigerman, read by John Moore. Avoid potential pet poisoning by knowing what’s in your pest control. This story comes from the October/November 2023 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays. To see more podcasts, visit . Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at for webinars and courses on everything, from gardening to livestock management.
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Audio Article: Outrunning a Bug Apocalypse
10/12/2023
Audio Article: Outrunning a Bug Apocalypse
Story by Robert Turner, read by Jessica Mitchell. Many scientists call it the “sixth extinction.” Can technology provide a way out? This story comes from the October/November 2023 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays. To see more podcasts, visit . Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at for webinars and courses on everything, from gardening to livestock management.
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Chicken Combs: Problems and Care
10/05/2023
Chicken Combs: Problems and Care
What’s the function of chicken combs, and how can we keep them and our chickens healthy? In this episode, Kenny Coogan chats with Heather Levin, longtime chicken-keeper and educator, about what combs are, the different kinds of combs, and how to care for them. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays. To see more podcasts, visit . Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.
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Gardening With Kids: Getting Them Started
09/28/2023
Gardening With Kids: Getting Them Started
Mother Nature has many wonderful things to teach children, but how can we help invite kids to explore gardens and plants? In this episode, we chat with author, gardener, and broadcaster Matt Biggs about how we can share the beauty and the lessons of nature in the garden with the children in our lives. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays. To see more podcasts, visit . Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.
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Audio Article: Hunting to Put Food on the Table
09/26/2023
Audio Article: Hunting to Put Food on the Table
Story by Dana Benner, read by Jessica Mitchell. The reality of hunting is more expensive than you think. This story comes from the September/October 2023 issue of Grit magazine. This audio article is brought to you by the Mother Earth News and Friends podcast. We feature stories from leaders in sustainable and rural living so you can learn more about natural health, sustainability, homesteading, and more. Catch new interviews from us on Thursdays and audio articles on Tuesdays. Listen to us wherever you listen to your podcasts, and check us out at . For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to . If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, check out our MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs at . Grit’s sister publications include , , and .
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Audio Article: Black Foodways: Nourishing the Community, Sharing Knowledge
09/19/2023
Audio Article: Black Foodways: Nourishing the Community, Sharing Knowledge
Story by April Jones, read by Jessica Mitchell. Drawing on diverse African cultural and culinary practices, these agricultural centers enrich their neighborhoods. This story comes from the August/September 2023 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays. To see more podcasts, visit . Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at for webinars and courses on everything, from gardening to livestock management.
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How to Start a Gardening Business: Community Gardens, Consultations, and Installations
09/14/2023
How to Start a Gardening Business: Community Gardens, Consultations, and Installations
Do you want to take a next step in your gardening endeavors? In this episode, Kenny Coogan chats with Karena Poke, who will be sharing all about how to monetize your small-garden garden operations. We’ll be discussing why gardens are beneficial, best selling vegetables at farmers markets, and how to start a gardening business. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays. To see more podcasts, visit . Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.
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Seed-Starting Tips with Indy Officinalis
09/12/2023
Seed-Starting Tips with Indy Officinalis
Get some seed-starting advice from Indy Officinalis! We’ll be covering the benefits of seed-starting, which plants do better indoors vs. outdoors, common seed-starting challenges, and more. Plus, Indy discusses her new show, “Farm Dreams,” streaming now! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays. To see more podcasts, visit . Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.
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Chicken Coop Essentials and Design Ideas
09/07/2023
Chicken Coop Essentials and Design Ideas
Get the scoop on coops in today’s episode! Jessica Mitchell and Kenny Coogan talk about the essential features every coop needs to keep your chickens safe as well as some ways to build your coops that’s economical, effective, and fun. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays. To see more podcasts, visit . Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.
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What’s the Deal with Truffles?
08/31/2023
What’s the Deal with Truffles?
Mushrooms are exploding in public interest – from food to medicinal uses to fashion – so, we’re taking a whole podcast episode to talk about just how valuable they really are. William Padilla- Brown, founder and CEO of MycoSymbiotics, joins us to talk about truffle mushrooms and answer some frequently asked questions about how to identify them, their benefits and potential, and how to use them. We want to remind listeners to always exercise caution when foraging and introducing new medicinal plants into your routine, which includes mushrooms. Do your research, consult and learn from mushroom experts, and talk with your healthcare providers. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays. To see more podcasts, visit . Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.
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Urban Farming & Selling Microgreens
08/25/2023
Urban Farming & Selling Microgreens
In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Kashava Holt of Akron Urban Agriculture joins us to discuss urban farming and gardening, answer some listener questions about growing food in an urban environment, and share some of the amazing projects his organization is working on. Get expert tips on selling microgreens, heating high tunnels, and more! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays. To see more podcasts, visit . Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.
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Audio Article: Year-Round Care for Sheep
08/22/2023
Audio Article: Year-Round Care for Sheep
Story by Keba Hitzeman, read by John Moore. Follow a farmer through a year of tending to her herd. This story comes from the September/October 2023 issue of Grit magazine. This audio article is brought to you by the Mother Earth News and Friends podcast. We feature stories from leaders in sustainable and rural living so you can learn more about natural health, sustainability, homesteading, and more. Catch new interviews from us on Thursdays and audio articles on Tuesdays. Listen to us wherever you listen to your podcasts, and check us out at . For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to . If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, check out our MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs at . MOTHER EARTH NEWS’s sister publications include , , and .
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Farmers Markets, Food Systems, and Community Building
08/10/2023
Farmers Markets, Food Systems, and Community Building
In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we’re talking with April Jones, who’s been on the podcast before, and is one of the Mother Earth News Voices for 2023. We’ll be talking about urban farming and ways communities can be more sustainable, including farmers markets and food systems. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays. To see more podcasts, visit . Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.
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Audio Article: All About the Heat
08/08/2023
Audio Article: All About the Heat
Story by Marissa Ames, read by Jessica Mitchell. These answers to FAQs will help you learn how to keep chicks warm and healthy and when to transition them to outdoor coop life. This story comes from the April/May 2023 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to the . If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our and attend the . MOTHER EARTH NEWS’s sister publications include , , and
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