Andy Hirneisen (Penn State Extension) join the podcast to discuss what the extension is and how they can provide help to anyone wanting to learn about science-based information about Agronomy, Animal Systems, Food Safety, Home Gardening, and more. We talk about food preservation and canning, the water bath method vs pressure canning, and the new learnings in the past years when it comes to the rules of canning. We talk about the dangers to watch out for and why there was such a spike in people canning during the pandemic and all about the Mason jar shortage.

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Resources from the Episode:

Botulism Survivor Video

National Center for Home Food Preservation: Peas

National Center for Home Food Preservation: Salsa

Fermentation of Sauerkraut and Pickles

University of Georgia Extension: So Easy to Preserve

Guest: Andy Hirneisen, Penn State Extension

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Lynn and Kim (Farmtrue) join the podcast to discuss how they met and started a business together. They talk about what ghee and the health benefits are. They talk about Ayurveda is and how it affects how they run their business, which can sometimes mean making hard decisions so they don't have to sacrifice their principles.

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Melody Figge (Revival Homestead Supply) joins the podcast to discuss starting her business, how she has adjusted to the pandemic, and her plans moving forward. She started as a teacher and a small-time shopkeep, and later transformed her most popular classes into DIY kits that are now sold country-wide.  A persistent optimist, passionate educator, mother of two, Jane-of-all-trades, Melody built Revival upon a love of learning, making and teaching (and super cute packaging!)

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Lonny Kirby (EcoJarz) joins the podcast to discuss how he got started with Mason jar products. He talks about all things EcoJarz and the struggles and successes when designing the product and getting started. They chat about reducing waste, new Mason jar products, and getting new products to market.

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Keith Reinhart (Fillmore Container) joins the podcast to discuss the Mason jar shortage, knockoff websites, canning season, and his favorite jars. He talks about trying to find Mason jars in the pandemic and all of the complications that have arisen with Mason jars in the past year.

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Joshua Resnikoff and Aaron Panone (Cuppow) join the podcast to discuss how starting a business has changed since they launched Cuppow in 2012 and what they would've done differently. They talk about what made their company successful and what they are doing now.

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Guest: Joshua Resnikoff and Aaron Panone, Cuppow

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Brad Stieg (Harvest Guard Reusable Canning Lids) joins the podcast to discuss his reusable canning lids, how important canning has become to people since the pandemic started, and how his business has been impacted. He explains the process in depth of how to correctly use Harvest Guard reusable canning lids and shares with us some of his favorite canning creations.

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Guest: Brad Stieg, Harvest Guard Reusable Canning Lids

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Kristin Ficker (Everything Elderberry) joins the podcast to discuss how she made her hobby into a home business, and the struggles she has had during the pandemic. She brings us on her journey of entrepreneurship and what her goals are moving forward.

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Fudgy Elderberry Brownies

Elderberry Lemonade

Guest: Kristin Ficker, Everything Elderberry

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Melani Scott and Kelsey Jackson (Mason Jars Company) join the podcast to discuss everything Mason jars and how the pandemic has affected the whole Mason jars community. They discuss the Mason jar shortage, where to get Mason jars, and how they are surviving during the pandemic.

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Guest: Melani Scott & Kelsey Jackson, Mason Jars Company

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Coming Soon - New Episode Every Thursday

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