Mother Earth News and Friends

In this minisode, we are introducing a local preschool to their incubation project! 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 .   Our storytime book is How Chicks are Born by Bruce Grant, Published by Rand McNally, 1967.

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Ira Wallace and Liza Ziegler  are discussing what to plant in your garden while keeping food preservation in mind.    Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: www. Lehmans.com www.motherearthnews.com/ogden-giveaways Garden Planning for Preservation Keep Track of Your Preserving Projects with a Canning Journal  Make the Most o...

Thank you Premier 1 Supplies for Sponsoring this episode!  Visit Premier 1 Supplies online, at the fairs, or chat with one of their experts on the phone @ 800-282-6631 In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Callene Rapp meets with Charlotte to discuss bottle feeding livestock to include, calves, lambs, and kids . Callene Rapp graduated with a degree in animal science. After a short stin...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Chris McClellan (aka Uncle Mud) discusses how to build a home out of natural materials and the legal nuances that come with these structures.   Uncle Mud (aka Chris McClellan)  raises free-range, organic children in suburban Ohio. He uses a natural building as his soapbox to preach self-reliance and community empowerment. He can be found anywhere t...

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In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we discuss the considerations you need to take when keeping chickens during the colder months including diet, shelter, and choosing cold weather breeds. Joining Charlotte for this conversation is Jeannette Beranger and Patricia Foreman (Pat). Jeannette  is the Senior Program Manager for  The Livestock Conservancy . She uses her knowledge to plan an...

In this episode, we discuss writing grants and finding free money to help your homestead dreams come true. This podcast episode includes live audio from Michele's presentation at the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR.  Guests on this episode include: Charlotte Brunin, Podcast Producer. Jessica Mitchell, MOTHER EARTH NEWS editor.  Michele Beener, the president of Aspire Grant & Development , and owner of Chip...

In this episode, our conversation circles around Heritage breeds, why we love them, need to save them, and why we eat them.   Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: Livestock Conservancy The Holstein Dilemma - A production of  Backyard Green Films Shave 'Em to Save 'Em   Find our Guest's Books   in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store An Introduction to Heritage Breeds   Check out the  MOT...

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we discuss the considerations you need to take when keeping chickens during the colder months including diet, shelter, and choosing cold weather breeds. Joining Charlotte for this conversation is Jeannette Beranger. Jeannette  is the Senior Program Manager for  The Livestock Conservancy . She uses her knowledge to plan and implement conservation pr...

In this episode, we will be discussing alternative housing and considerations to make when going tiny! Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Fellowship for Intentional Community Global Ecovillage Network Los Angeles Ecovillage Earth Haven Ecovillage Sustainable Kashi Warm Showers Human Waste Management Off-Grid Water Systems Books by Rob Gre...

In this episode,  we will be discussing men's health, why they should be interested in it, and how herbs can come into play. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Boost Your Resilience With Adaptogenic Herbs Burdock Does It All Herbal Heart Tonics Natural remedies for stress and Anxiety How to Benefit from Herbal Medicine Sage Mountain Healt...

Game Hunting Part 2 In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends , we are joined by a few avid hunters that are friends of MOTHER and eager to share their experiences, techniques, and a few hunters' stories.   Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Grit's Hunting Headquarters Episode 31 - Leathers and Furs Becoming an Outdoor Woman's Face...

Hunting Game In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends , we are joined by a few avid hunters that are friends of MOTHER and eager to share their experiences, techniques, and a few hunters' stories.   Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Grit's Hunting Headquarters Episode 31 - Leathers and Furs Becoming an Outdoor Woman's Facebook  M...

Thank You ,  DR Power Equipment , for Sponsoring this Episode! Visit  DRpower.com/motherearth  for huge discounts, to read reviews, or watch videos. Please enjoy this conversation featuring Andi Dale , Lucinda Stuenkel , and Tonya Mallozzi. These three women are at different stages in their farm businesses and have joined Charlotte at the Kansas Rural Center conference.  The goal of this episode i...

Bread Making: From No-Knead to Sour Dough In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends , our guests discuss the basics of bread making from easy no-knead recipes to the more sensitive sour-dough.  Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Homemade Bread-Baking Guide Homemade Sandwich Bread Whole Grains Guide: Recipes Cooking Tips and Nutriti...

Thank You ,  DR Power , for Sponsoring this Episode! Visit  DRpower.com/motherearth  for huge discounts, to read reviews, or watch videos. In this episode Charlotte interviews a soil building dream team! Enjoy this lively conversation about soil featuring Jessi Bloom, Patricia Foreman, and Tradd Cotter. The come to this episode from different angles, but similar goals.  Follow the links below for...

 In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends , our guests and I will discuss hemp, how it's grown, the versatility of the crop and how it may be useful to you. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Hemp Bound The Resurgence of Growing Hemo for Industrial Use Growing Hemp as a Money Making Crop Hemp Seeds as Nutrition for Humans Using He...

Thank You ,  DR Power , for Sponsoring this Episode! Visit  DRpower.com/motherearth  for huge discounts, to read reviews, or watch videos. In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, our guests and discuss permaculture ethics, how others interpret them, to maintain mindfulness in your practices. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: In...

Thank You ,  Root Farm for Sponsoring this Episode! Visit RootFarm.com to research, to read reviews, or watch videos. In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Charlotte and her co-host Christianna meet with Dre Taylor, of Nile Valley Aquaponics, to discuss the difference between aquaponics and hydroponics, how he got started, and what this farming style has done for Dre and the community....

  Thank You , DR Power for Sponsoring this Episode! Visit DRpower.com/motherearth  for huge discounts, to read reviews, or watch videos. On this episode, Charlotte meets with Dan Chiras, Victoria Miller, and Jeff Yago to discuss how to prepare for situations that may leave you off-grid.   Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: 5 Survival Food...

Thank You , Great River Organic Milling   for Sponsoring this Episode!   This episode was recorded at the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR in Frederick, Maryland with special guests Jill Nussinow, and Victoria Miller.  Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Amazing Amaranth Amp Up Your Bread With Sprouted Grains and Multigrains Growing Gluten-Free Grai...

Thank You , Mountain Rose Herbs for Sponsoring this Episode!   Head over to MountainRoseHerbs.com to explore their full line of products!     Links from our Guests: Ecobeauty Natural Beauty at Home Natural Beauty from the Garden Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: DIY Cosmetics: Homemade Organic Skin Toner Make Your Own Skin Care Products...

Thank you,  Premier 1 Supplies  for Sponsoring this Episode. The speak with a Premier 1 fence consultant call 800-282-6631 or visit their website premier1supplies.com for expert advice. You may also see them at any of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRS. Mention coupon code FENCEKIT25 for $25 off the DS PoultryNet Plus 12/48/3 Starter Kit which includes a 100' roll of Electric Poultry Netting, a .60 joule...

Thank you, Premier 1 Supplies for Sponsoring this Episode. The speak with a Premier 1 fence consultant call 800-282-6631 or visit their website premier1supplies.com for expert advice. You may also see them at any of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRS. Mention coupon code FENCEKIT25 for $25 off the DS PoultryNet Plus 12/48/3 Starter Kit which includes a 100' roll of Electric Poultry Netting, a .60 joule e...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends our guests and I will discuss grafting trees, what gorilla grafting is and how trees just might save the world. Links from our Guests: Bill Whipple Acornucopia Project Nutty Buddy Collective Vanessa King Frances Tacy Franny's Farm Homestead Hustle MOTHER EARTH NEWS YouTube channel ! Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may...