Raising Connections

Send us Fan Mail January is a time to sit down and put together a list of goals for the new year. Rachann talks about planning and the importance of having a routine and a rhythm.  Sometimes things happen to disrupt those plans! Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann Talks with Miriam Amanda Smith about what goes into training new nurses; the education involved, 2- and 4-year courses to become a registered nurse, masters programs to become a nurse practitioner, and PhD programs to specialize. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann and John Nunn talk with representatives from Lilo Collections, Tempi Designs, and County Saddlery, vendors at the Dressage at Devon Event. All three companies design and make equine related products, from leather goods, jewelry, and belt buckles, to high end saddles made in England. Don't miss these fascinating conversations! Support the show www.raisingconnections.co...

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Joanne Dawson about her new movie, Cream of the Crop, a largely autobiographical story filmed at her farm and other locations around Cecil County, Maryland. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Everyone needs some vacation time - even farmers! Time to get away, reset, rejuvenate, and come back seeing things with fresh eyes. Find that farm sitter, have them work with you for a shift or two, leave them all the information they will need, and you can get away confident that your farm is in good hands. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Alice Raskins about the Main Street Farmer's Market and all that they offer. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with her friend Angie about growing up on a midwest farm, something the two have in common. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail After spending 20 years in the Navy, David Mayer found himself wondering what to do with the rest of his life! He had learned from his grandfather how to "fix stuff" so he opened Mr. Fixit and has spent the next 20 years helping people with their projects. He also went to college to earn a degree in business management.  Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann reviews the book "Pastoral Song - A Farmers Journey" by James Rebanks. It's an autobiography about growing up on a farm in northern England, learning from his grandfather, and the choice James makes after college and traveling, to go back to the farm. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Kim Egan, co-president of the Maryland Horse Council, about the council's various roles and many committees. The Maryland Horse Council is a trade association that supports legislation that concerns the equine industry in Maryland. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at an event like a dog show? Rachann talks with John Miller, whose family manages site control at events, from setting up show rings, manning the gate, to parking. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Sarah Carter, owner of Carroll County Tack, and Amanda Gallagher, manager. The farm and shop are in Finksburg, Maryland, and you can get riding lessons and all manner of tack from saddles, bridles, and other leather goods, to hats, helmets, clothing, and boots. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with several guests about the vernal equinox, the spring season, and what it means to each of them from Easter, baby animals, birds, mowing grass, and food. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Emily Gamber, a Carroll County farm daughter and former Mariah- Belle Manor Kennel employee, about her upbringing and her educational journey and vocational search that ultimately took her to the US Navy. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Melinda and Kate from the Front Line Coalition that teaches human CPR and first aid, as well as pet CPR, first aid, and pet safety classes through Pet Tech. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Beth and Nancy about the history of Longleaf Lodge in Hoffman, North Carolina. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail What kinds of Thanksgiving traditions does your family celebrate? Rachann talks us through the history of the holiday and the various traditions that go along with it! Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Nancy Pascal of the Horses and Humans Research Foundation about the work of the non-profit that is dedicated to funding and promoting research in the field of equine assisted services. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Michelle Henderson about what's going on in the world this time of year, including the Tokyo Olympics. Did you know that the equine Olympic teams consist of both women and men, and they compete against each other? Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann walks us through the history of fairs in the United States and the world! Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks about seasons, solstices, circadian rhythms, and the transitions that nature goes through throughout the seasons, to which farmers pay strict attention.  Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as Rachann discusses the changes that the world went through in 2020 with Covid, things like trouble getting goods to market, trouble finding goods in our local stores, both mostly due to supply chain issues and natural disasters in Texas and Ohio. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann has an interesting conversation with Kevin Atticks, CEO and founder of Grow and Fortify, a company that helps support and grow Maryland's value-added agricultural industry. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Allison Curtis from Equiheart Yoga. Allison offers yoga classes for horses and their riders, together and separately, to maintain balance, stability, flexibility, symmetry, and strength. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard is a 100-acre facility located in the heart of Frederick County, Maryland. It combines an equestrian facility and a winery open to the public. Rachann talks with the owner, Robin, about the activities held at Hidden Hills. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com