Around the Homestead

In this episode, Shaun and Brad discuss considerations for purchasing locally grown meat with "Mom at the Meat Counter", Dr. Janeal Yancy, Meat Scientist at the University of Arkansas.  They discuss purchasing both local beef and pork, how much you should expect and the required freezer space, cuts you might want to consider and much more!  Everything you need to know about buying meat from a local farmer.

Resources:

Mom at the Meat Counter Blog

Mom at the Meat Counter Facebook Page

Direct to Consumer Beef Sales

5 Steps to Buying Meat Direct from the Farm - University of Missouri

A Quick Consumer Guide to Safe Food Handling

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In this episode, County Extension Agents Shaun and Brad discuss selection and care of some of the most popular holiday plants with Arkansas Horticulture Specialist Randy Forst.  These include mums, Christmas cactus, poinsettias, and fresh cut Christmas trees.  Learn how to care for these plants during the holidays and after the season is over.   The guys also briefly discuss the Arkansas Master Gardener Program.  Find more information at the links below.

Chrysanthemum
https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/garden-mum.aspx

Poinsettia Care
https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/poinsettia.aspx#:~:text=Caring%20for%20Your%20Poinsettia%20Plant&text=It%20should%20have%20as%20much,65%20to%2070%20degrees%20Fahrenheit.

Christmas Cactus
https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/home-landscape/docs/Christmas%20Cactus.pdf

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In the episode Grant County Extension Agent Brad McGinley visits with Dr. Dustan Clark, Extension Poultry Heath Veterinarian, about the current outbreak of avian Influenza.  They discuss the impacts for backyard hobby flocks, how poultry owners can protect their flocks, and what to do if you suspect you have a sick bird. 

Avian Influenza and Biosecurity Resources

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In this episode, Brad and Shaun discuss how to get started with a home orchard.  They discuss considerations for growing peaches, apples, pears, figs, blackberries, blueberries, muscadines, and strawberries.   They also discuss the importance of variety and site selection as well as care and maintenance.  Check out our website for more helpful info around the homestead!

Home Orchard Resources

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In this episode, Brad and Shaun chat with Johnson County Agent, Blair Griffin about controlling weeds in your lawn and pastures.   Topics include spurweed control, timing of applications, equipment considerations for homeowners and small commercial sprayers, spraying pastures, and choosing the correct products.   Check out our website for more helpful info around the homestead!

For more helpful info on tree care check out these resources!
Home Lawn Resources
Pasture Weed Control in Arkansas

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Part 3 of our Tree Care and Maintenance Series.   In this episode Brad and Shaun discuss common tree issues with retired forester and Master Gardener Carol Guffey including common diseases, insects, weed-eater damage, protecting newly planted trees and much more!  This is the final episode of our tree care series.   Check out our website for more helpful info around the homestead!

For more helpful info on tree care check out these resources!
Tree Pruning Resources
Tree Planting Resources

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Part 2 of our Tree Care and Maintenance Series.   In this episode Brad and Shaun discuss all aspects of tree planting with retired forester and Master Gardener Caroll Guffey including species and site selection, bare root vs container grown,  planting techniques, and much more!  This episode is  part two of a three part tree care series.   Check out our website for more helpful info around the homestead!

For more helpful info on tree care check out these resources!
Tree Pruning Resources
Tree Planting Resources

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In this episode learn how to correctly prune trees around your property.  Retired Extension Forester and Master Gardener Caroll Guffey joins  Brad and Shaun to discuss proper tree pruning.  They discuss when and how to prune and even when to call in a professional.  This is part one of a three part tree care series.   Check out our website for more helpful info around the homestead!

For more helpful info on tree care check out these resources!
Tree Pruning Resources
Tree Planting Resources

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Arkansas County Agents Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades continue their discussion of starting a backyard flock with Dr. Dustan Clark, Extension Poultry Veterinarian.   In this episode they discuss poultry health issues, egg handling, predator control, and biosecurity for backyard hobby flocks.   For more information and resources visit https://www.uaex.edu/counties/around-the-homestead-podcast.  

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Part 1 of a two part series in which Arkansas County Extension Agents Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades discuss starting a backyard flock with Arkansas Extension Poultry Veterinarian, Dr. Dustan Clark.  This episode covers getting starting with poultry facilities, breeds of chickens, and feeding.  

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