Mother Earth News and Friends

In this episode of "Mother Earth News and Friends," Charlotte French talks with Matt Wilkinson and Matt Stephens, two MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR speakers, about the ways they use agritourism practices to bring more people and profits to their farms. Here are a few resources that may interest you: "Mother Earth News and Friends" listeners can save $10 off their ticket order to any MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAI...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we recorded and edited a class taught by Deborah Niemann on using your fleeces to make a fiber business. Deborah taught this class at the Seven Springs, Pennsylvania Mother Earth News Fair in September 2019. Used with her permission. This is Part 3 of a three-part special episode. Here are some resources that may interest you:   The Thrifty Homeste...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we recorded and edited a class taught by Deborah Niemann on using your fleeces to make a fiber business. Deborah taught this class at the Seven Springs, Pennsylvania Mother Earth News Fair in September 2019. Used with her permission. This is Part 2 of a three-part special episode. Here are some resources that may interest you:   The Thrifty Homeste...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends , Charlotte French chats with Deb Robson and Deborah Niemann, both sheep breeders and fiber experts, about raising sheep and processing fleece.  Be sure to listen to Part II, an interview with Deborah Niemann on making a business out of your fleeces. Links mentioned in Podcast: Deb Robson: "Shave 'em to Save 'em" The Independent Stitch Fleece and Fi...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends Jereme Zimmerman and Victoria Redhead Miller chat about basic mead and beer making, and have a lively discussion about the history of beer and alcohol around the world. Here are a few resources that may interest you: Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore  for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals! To see more podcasts...

SUNSOIL, a Vermont-based company grows all their own USDA Certified Organic Hemp on local farms, and nurtures these plants during their entire lifecycles. They share their experiences and expertise with making triple-tested, quality CBD oil. Here are a few resources that may interest you: What is Cannabidiol International Organization of Standards Project CBD: Demystifying Cannabis SUNSOIL Instagr...

Shawn and Beth Dougherty join Dale Stickler to discuss the promise that all land and it's soil has to offer when managed correctly. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Soil Stewardship Act of 2018 Maintain Healthy Soil with Crop Rotation Making Biochar to Improve Soil   Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore  for more resources that may pique your interests! To see...

Shawn and Beth Dougherty join Dale Stickler to discuss the promise that all land and it's soil has to offer when managed correctly. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Soil Stewardship Act of 2018 Maintain Healthy Soil with Crop Rotation Making Biochar to Improve Soil     Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore  for more resources that may pique your interests! To se...

Matthew Hough from Ducks Unlimited joins Charlotte to discuss the conservation of migratory waterfowl as well as hunting techniques. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Dive into Duck Hunting Beginner's Guide to Canada Goose Hunting How to Profit from Off-Season Farmland Get Lost in Ground Blinds 50 Fall Hunting Tips Ducks Unlimited Kansas Ducks Unlimited Banquets and E...

Join avid hunters Jami McCabe and Matt Stephens to discuss the hunting techniques used with turkeys and why turkeys may give you the most rewarding first hunting experience. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Spring Turkey Hunting Tips Wild Turkey History WIHA - Hunting Atlas Grit's Hunting Headquarters Becoming an Outdoor Woman's Facebook  Matt Stephens Family Farm Th...

Join avid hunters Dennis Biswell, Jami and Richard McCabe to discuss the conservation and hunting experience of upland game birds. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: WIHA - Hunting Atlas Grit's Hunting Headquarters Episode 31 - Leathers and Furs Becoming an Outdoor Woman's Facebook  Matt Stephens Family Farm Processing a Deer The Compassionate Hunter  Lead Shot vs Stee...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Shawna Coronado and Deborah Niemann discuss the steps they took to overcome their painful symptoms of inflammation and how dietary changes may change your life. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Stacked with Flavor Other Books by Deborah Niemann and Shawna Coronado 9 Food that Reduce Inflammation Natural Arthritis Reli...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Cathy Payne and Jeannette Beranger join us to discuss the perfect heritage pig breeds to bring onto your farmstead. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Premier 1 Supplies Livestock Conservancy - Heritage Swine Seven Springs Speaker Spotlight: Jeannette Beranger The American Guinea Hog - Article by Jeannette Beranger Savi...

Enjoy this discussion with Dawn Combs focusing on woman's fertility, conceiving healthy babies, and the balancing benefits to understanding your hormonal cycle. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: 5 Questions for Dawn Combs   Increasing Fertility in Women Mercier Therapy Arvigo Therapy TCYOF - Take Charge of Your Fertility Balancing Honey Spread Guide to Adrenal Health...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we learn about the business of flower farming from Emily Copus of Carolina Flowers.  Buying flowers from local farmers not only stimulates your economy, but it may also promote social justice. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Heirloom Gardener Why Buy Local Flowers? Carolina Flowers' Instagram Check out the   MOTHER E...

Cindy Gibson and Dana Manchester join Charlotte to discuss how keeping guineas can aid your farmstead in predator prevention. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Guinea Fowl International Raising Guinea Fowl: A Low-Maintenance Flock How to Raise Guinea Fowl Guinea Fowl VGS - Dana's Facebook Group Check out the   MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore   for more resources that may...

Join Kirsten Shockey, Christopher Shockey, and Jonathan Carr as they discuss the wonderful world of microbes, what their favorite ferments are, and the many things in your home that you can do with ferments.  Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Lehman's My Fermentation Membership Fermentation Resources Non-Alcoholic Beer Wine Other Spirits Vegetables and Nuts Dairy and...

Joanne Bauman looks at the medicinal uses of Yarrow. Find Yarrow Products at Mountain Rose Herbs Plant Profile on Mother Earth Living: Common Yarrow JoAnne's Website: Prairie Magic Herbals JoAnne's Facebook:  Prairie Magic Herbals Please download, subscribe, and leave a comment to let us know which herb you'd like to learn about next! Visit this link for resources from this episode: https://www.mo...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Shawn and Beth Dougherty join podcast host Charlotte French to discuss the up-and-coming business of landscaping with goats and the strengths that goats can bring to land maintenance. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Premier 1 Supplies Electric Fence for Goats Advantages of Rotational Grazing Starting a Rotational Gra...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, our guests are talking chicken nutrition and why pastured poultry may best birds raised in confinement.  Our Podcast Guests Include Podcast creator and producer Charlotte Brunin is passionate about creating new ways to share the experience of MOTHER EARTH NEWS with the publication's "friends."  When she is not at her desk or enjoying one of the man...

In this episode, Joel Salatin meets with Charlotte at the Texas MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR to discuss how he manages the land on his multifaceted, Polyface farm. Through Joel's knowledge learn about stewardship of the land and how sometimes the best way to use your land, is to acknowledge that it already has systems in place. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Here is a co...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we are discussing vehicle fueled by methods other than gasoline. If you have been curious about electric cars and other alternative fuel sources, this is the episode for you! Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: MOTHER EARTH NEWS - Green Transportation Driving to Net 0 Rocky Mountain Institute - Electric Cars Clean Vehicl...

In this minisode, we are joining the preschool kids as they watch their chicks hatch! If you are interested in incubation visit Brinsea.com to see the Maxi 2 Advance Fully Digital 14 Egg Incubator  and the Classroom Incubation Kit .   Find the Chickens in School Episode @  https://www.motherearthnews.com/podcast/incubating-chicks-zepz1902zcbru  

In this episode, we are discussing the practice of keeping chickens within your permaculture plan.  Our Podcast Guests Include Podcast creator and producer Charlotte Brunin is passionate about creating new ways to share the experience of MOTHER EARTH NEWS with the publication's "friends."  When she is not at her desk or enjoying one of the many Fairs, you can find her working on her own homestead...

In this episode, Heather Rinaldi and Joanne Olszewski as they discuss composting with red wigglers. This includes the different bins and methods of harvesting. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest:   3 Fertilizer Teas for Plants Compost in Your Kitchen with a Worm Bin Starting a Compost Pile or Worm Bin  The Perfect Diet for Compost Worms Winter Worm Composting Heather Ri...