Mother Earth News and Friends

PArt 2 of this 2-part episode with Bevin Cohen chatting with editor Jessica Mitchell about nut oils, storing your oils, and how to ramp up your production for sales. After more than a decade of producing his own seed and nut oils at Small House Farm, Bevin Cohen now shares his knowledge and experience to help people feasibly make their own oils for cooking, skincare, and more in his new book, The...

Part 1 of this 2-part episode. Bevin chats with editor Jessica Mitchell about how he got started and covers specific seeds such as flax and hemp. After more than a decade of producing his own seed and nut oils at Small House Farm, Bevin Cohen now shares his knowledge and experience to help people feasibly make their own oils for cooking, skincare, and more in his new book, The Complete Guide to Se...

Podcast with Charlotte French and Zach Foley. Thank you to our sponsor, Purina Mills for making this episode possible! In this episode, Zach and Charlotte explore different illnesses that you should be aware of when raising chickens. They discuss signs, symptoms, and treatments to help you be better prepared. To see more podcasts, visit our  Mother Earth News and Friends  page. Check out the  MOTH...

With her book Wild & Beautiful now in its second publication, author and herbalist Suzanne Tabert wants everyone to know that feeling healthy and beautiful inside and out can come from everyday holistic practices and simple skincare products you can create at home. In this episode, we dive into Suzanne's guide to crafting your own body care recipes, from moisturizers to toothpastes, and discuss wh...

Interview with Joe Putnam. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode Brinsea . In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends podcast, Jessica Mitchell chats with Joe Putnam about poultry fencing. Learn about different types of fencing to keep your poultry contained and safe. To see more podcasts, visit our  Mother Earth News and Friends  page. Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore  for more r...

Interview with Patrick Biggs. Thanks to our sponsor Purina Mills Whether a seasoned chicken owner or a just-hatched newbie, it's always good to be prepared before new chicks arrive. In this episode, Patrick Biggs breaks down how to purchase your poultry, gather the right supplies, and set up your space accordingly so you can successfully brood, feed, and care for healthy baby chicks. To see more p...

In this episode, Charlotte French and Zach Foley discuss chick incubation.. Learn about different types of incubators, humidity, egg turning and more. 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 o...

Join us in admiring summer's beautiful wildflowers. This is the audio version of an article from the May/June 2022 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...

Gain valuable knowledge, resources, and strategies to confidently bring your baby goats into the world. 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 Eart...

Three families share their experiences entering legal agreements to protect their land from future suburban development. 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...

Take a gander at four gentle geese breeds whose dependable dispositions make them an easy addition to any farmstead. 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...

Charlotte French and Zach Foley chat about different chicken breeds and why you might think about adding them to your flock. 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 gardenin...

Interview with Andrea Marpillero-Colomina and managing editor Carla Tilghman. Dr. Marpillero-Colomina joins us to discuss how streets can become community spaces and how bicycles can be an important part of environmental justice. 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 f...

Story by Kristi Cook, read by John Moore. Learn about the pros and cons of herbal solutions to integrated pest management in goats.  This is the audio version of an article from the May/June 2022 issue of Goat Journal. For more valuable articles on "all things goat," visit Goat Journal's website at Backyard Goats If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health t...

Story by Karen Kopf read by John Moore. Learn about proper storage and administration of vaccines for your goats. This is the audio version of an article from the May/June 2022 issue of Goat Journal. For more valuable articles on "all things goat," visit Goat Journal's website at Backyard Goats If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around y...

Story by Patrice Lewis, read by John Moore. Learn about the pros and cons of dehorning goats, and different techniques to consider. This is the audio version of an article from the May/June 2022 issue of Goat Journal. For more valuable articles on "all things goat," visit Goat Journal's website at Backyard Goats If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to...

Interview with Thyra McKelvie.  All pollinating insects deserve our thanks, care, and attention, but sometimes certain species fly unnoticed. If you don't know much about solitary bees – which account for 90% of the bees on earth – you're not alone. And once you learn about them, you may just want to welcome them to your neighborhood. In this episode, Thyra McKelvie of Rent Mason Bees shares with...

Interview with Sadia Pollard, Angie Lavezzo, and Avi Li. In this episode, we chat with some of the folks involved in the Organic Growers School 2022 spring conference about teaching sustainability, and their practice of land and plant stewardship. 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...

Springtime is a great time to bring some chicks to your backyard! But before they arrive, it's important to prepare for them and learn how to best care for them so they can live their best chick life. In this episode, Dalia Monterroso , president of Chickenlandia, shares some tips and instructions for chick care to help you become a confident chicken keeper. To see more podcasts, visit our  Mother...

Dam-building beavers can have an outsized impact on their environment – here's how to gently deter them from making unwanted modifications to your pond. This is the audio version of an article from the April/May 2022 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 intereste...

Is tiny house living for you? And what does it take to buy or build one that meets your vision and needs? Russell Mullin, former editor at Mother Earth News , has some advice for all those dreaming about their next home. In this episode, Russell shares with us his  journey of financing, siting, building, and moving a tiny house to fit the lifestyle he and his partner envision, as well as the lesso...

Is tiny house living for you? And what does it take to buy or build one that meets your vision and needs? Russell Mullin, former editor at Mother Earth News , has some advice for all those dreaming about their next home. In this episode, Russell shares with us his own journey of planning, designing, financing, siting, building, and moving a tiny house to fit the lifestyle he and his partner envisi...

Story by Jeremy Chartier, read by Carla Tilghman . From patches to plugs, setting the bead and more, we'll take a look at what the layman can repair in the field and some tips and tricks of the trade. This is the audio version of an article from the May/June 2022 issue of Countryside . For more great articles on homesteading, chickens, livestock, beekeeping, and more, go to https://www.iamcountrys...

Story by Virginia Montgomery, read by Carla Tilghman.   Discover a fun way to earn extra cash at home by turning your soap making hobby into a business. This is the audio version of an article from the May/June 2022 issue of Countryside . For more great articles on homesteading, chickens, livestock, beekeeping, and more, go to https://www.iamcountryside.com/ If you're interested in workshops about...

By Michelle Marine, read by Carla Tilghman. Learn 10 ways to incorporate agritourism and potentially earn extra income on your own farm. This is the audio version of an article from the May/June 2022 issue of Countryside . For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to [ www.grit.com or  www.motherearthnew.com] If you're interested in worksh...