Mother Earth News and Friends

Story by Robert Turner, read by Jessica Mitchell.

Many scientists call it the "sixth extinction." Can technology provide a way out? This story comes from the October/November 2023 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We're passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays.

To see more podcasts, visit www.MotherEarthNews.com/Podcast. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at Store.MotherEarthNews.com for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com for webinars and courses on everything, from gardening to livestock management.

What's the function of chicken combs, and how can we keep them and our chickens healthy? In this episode, Kenny Coogan chats with Heather Levin, longtime chicken-keeper and educator, about what combs are, the different kinds of combs, and how to care for them.

The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We're passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays.

To see more podcasts, visit www.MotherEarthNews.com/Podcast. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at Store.MotherEarthNews.com for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Mother Nature has many wonderful things to teach children, but how can we help invite kids to explore gardens and plants? In this episode, we chat with author, gardener, and broadcaster Matt Biggs about how we can share the beauty and the lessons of nature in the garden with the children in our lives.

The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We're passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews and audio articles on Thursdays.

To see more podcasts, visit www.MotherEarthNews.com/Podcast. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at Store.MotherEarthNews.com for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Story by Dana Benner, read by Jessica Mitchell. The reality of hunting is more expensive than you think. This story comes from the September/October 2023 issue of Grit magazine. This audio article is brought to you by the Mother Earth News and Friends podcast. We feature stories from leaders in sustainable and rural living so you can learn more about natural health, sustainability, homesteading, and more. Catch new interviews from us on Thursdays and audio articles on Tuesdays. Listen to us wherever you listen to your podcasts, and check us out at www.MotherEarthNews.com/Podcast. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.MotherEarthNews.com. If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, check out our MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs at www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com. Grit's sister publications include MOTHER EARTH NEWS, Backyard Poultry, and Backyard Beekeeping.

Story by April Jones, read by Jessica Mitchell. Drawing on diverse African cultural and culinary practices, these agricultural centers enrich their neighborhoods. This story comes from the August/September 2023 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We're passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays.

To see more podcasts, visit www.MotherEarthNews.com/Podcast. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at Store.MotherEarthNews.com for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com for webinars and courses on everything, from gardening to livestock management.

Do you want to take a next step in your gardening endeavors? In this episode, Kenny Coogan chats with Karena Poke, who will be sharing all about how to monetize your small-garden garden operations. We'll be discussing why gardens are beneficial, best selling vegetables at farmers markets, and how to start a gardening business.

The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We're passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays.

To see more podcasts, visit www.MotherEarthNews.com/Podcast. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at Store.MotherEarthNews.com for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Get some seed-starting advice from Indy Officinalis! We'll be covering the benefits of seed-starting, which plants do better indoors vs. outdoors, common seed-starting challenges, and more. Plus, Indy discusses her new show, "Farm Dreams," streaming now!

The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We're passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays.

To see more podcasts, visit www.MotherEarthNews.com/Podcast. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at Store.MotherEarthNews.com for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Get the scoop on coops in today's episode! Jessica Mitchell and Kenny Coogan talk about the essential features every coop needs to keep your chickens safe as well as some ways to build your coops that's economical, effective, and fun.

The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We're passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays.

To see more podcasts, visit www.MotherEarthNews.com/Podcast. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at Store.MotherEarthNews.com for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Mushrooms are exploding in public interest – from food to medicinal uses to fashion – so, we're taking a whole podcast episode to talk about just how valuable they really are. William Padilla- Brown, founder and CEO of MycoSymbiotics, joins us to talk about truffle mushrooms and answer some frequently asked questions about how to identify them, their benefits and potential, and how to use them.

We want to remind listeners to always exercise caution when foraging and introducing new medicinal plants into your routine, which includes mushrooms. Do your research, consult and learn from mushroom experts, and talk with your healthcare providers.

The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We're passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays.

To see more podcasts, visit www.MotherEarthNews.com/Podcast. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at Store.MotherEarthNews.com for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Kashava Holt of Akron Urban Agriculture joins us to discuss urban farming and gardening, answer some listener questions about growing food in an urban environment, and share some of the amazing projects his organization is working on. Get expert tips on selling microgreens, heating high tunnels, and more!

The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We're passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more. You can catch new interviews on Thursdays and our audio articles on Tuesdays.

To see more podcasts, visit www.MotherEarthNews.com/Podcast. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore at Store.MotherEarthNews.com for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page at www.MotherEarthNewsFair.com for webinars and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.