Are you a caribou or a reindeer? Oh, you didn’t realize you could choose which common name of Rangifer tarandus you self identify with? Well well well, we have got some fun in store for you! While scientifically the same species there are physical differences between reindeer and caribou and this week we discuss what those are. Listen to learn a TON of fun facts about these creatures you’ll be able to whip out at awkward social gatherings and we dive into the history of how reindeer became the creatures that pull Santa’s sleigh instead of, say, moose.

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Think starting a Christmas tree farm is as easy as plopping trees in the ground and waiting? Think again! It’s never that easy to farm anything, is it? In this episode, we discuss what it really takes to start and maintain a Christmas tree farm and dive into aspects of biz many don’t consider when getting started — like the sales and marketing side of such a venture. We also can’t even get over a new wellness fad and a strange use for goat intestines.

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In this week’s episode, we answer a burning question you didn’t know you asked. Why don’t we eat turkey eggs? The answers will make you laugh, roll your eyes, and nod in consigned acceptance all at the same time. We hope this topic will give you something fun to discuss with family and friends now that the food coma is subsiding. We also discuss the turkey’s gobble, why a turkey would be attracted to a mail truck, and of course several reasons we feel extra grateful at the moment.

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In this week’s episode, we dive into all things winter. Not by choice, it was foisted on us by Mother Nature’s decision to skip Fall and go straight to the cold stuff! The sudden change in the weather forced us both to evaluate how we winterize the farm, and a few things needed an update or it was going to be a much harsher winter than it needs to be.

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Show Notes:

Episode 33 - They Are Both Soft & Squishy

Episode 34 - When Google Happens

Episode 45 - Goaty In Like A Goat Way

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