In this episode, we delve into the thrilling world of spearfishing with none other than Valentine Thomas, a former London lawyer turned sustainable spearfisher woman. A renowned expert in the field, Valentine has not only mastered the art of spearfishing but has also become an influential advocate for sustainable food practices.

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Episode Overview:

• How did Valentine Thomas got started with spearfishing?
• Spearfishing tactics and what the initial investment looks like
• Where to go spearfish as a beginner?
• Why farmed salmon is not always a bad thing
• An overview of her new book called Good Catch: A Guide to Sustainable Fish and Seafood with Recipes from the World's Oceans
• A sneak peek into some of the recipes in the book
• How to cook odd bits of fish like head, bone marrow, skin, scales, and more?
• How to properly store fish once you bring it home?
• How to cook fish over a fire?
• The future of sustainable seafood consumption
• Valentine tells one of her wildest spearfishing stories

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This episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast is a conversation with Clay Bowers, a passionate forager from Northern Michigan. Clay has been foraging for almost two decades and is well respected in the wild food community. The main topic of this conversation is wild, edible milkweed and its culinary versatility throughout the seasons.

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Episode Overview:

• Clay's process for researching and familiarizing himself with a new edible species
• Valuable resources and references that have been particularly helpful in Clay’s foraging journey
• A deep dive into milkweed, including its characteristics, ecological significance, historical uses, and the various types of milkweed found in the wild
• Discuss the concerns of toxicity and bitterness of milkweed
• Essential identification factors and potential lookalikes of milkweed, along with the ideal habitats to find this plant
• Clay provides insights into the different parts of milkweed that can be harvested throughout the seasons, as well as his favorite ways to prepare it in the kitchen
• Ramps, another fascinating wild edible, are discussed, including Clay's somewhat controversial thoughts on sustainable ramp harvesting
• A brief discussion about the tools we use for successful foraging trips and foraging best practices Clay has accumulated over the years

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Episode Resources:

• Regional Milkweed Guides - Read Here
• List of Milkweed Species in Montana

This episode is a conversation with my cohost and partner, Lindey, all about our journey into raising coturnix quail for eggs and meat on a budget. This is the first episode in a series that will follow us on our journey and we are excited to share what we learn in the coming months.

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Episode Overview:

• Why we decided to go with quail over other birds like chickens and ducks
• The pros and cons of raising quail for eggs and meat
• How we built an ultra-budget quail coop
• What the hatching process was like for us and what we can do better next time
• Future plans with our coturnix quail

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This episode is a conversation with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen from the Discover AG Podcast. They are two incredible women who are bringing a unique and exciting voice to the world of agriculture.

Episode Overview:

• Natalie & Tara’s backstory and experience in the Ag industry.
• Why we should care about animal agriculture and why we shouldn’t get rid of it and feed the world exclusively on plant-based foods and meat/dairy alternatives.
• What we think is driving this anti-animal food trend.
• The biggest myths surrounding cattle farming that made Natalie and Tara feel compelled to speak out.
• The challenges dairy farmers and cattle ranchers face today that force them into an industrial and unsustainable system.
• Their thoughts on "Precision Agriculture and Data-Driven Farming"?

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Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of American-made wooden cutting boards. In this episode, I chat with the talented craftsman, Mitchell Martishius, owner of Montana Block. Unlock the secrets to maintaining your cutting board's longevity.

Episode Overview:

• How Mitchell got started making American-made wooden cutting boards
• Discover the artistry and functionality behind handcrafted wooden cutting boards 
• Learn about the pros and cons compared to plastic alternatives 
• How to properly maintain a wooden cutting board to get the maximum life out of it
• Ideal wood types for making wooden cutting boards
• Why you should avoid cheap wooden cutting boards
• Quick overview of the king bolete (porcini) mushroom
• Vegetable Gardening and why it is so rewarding to grow your own food

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This episode is a conversation with Dr. Bill Schindler, an archeologist, primitive technologist, and chef who is dedicated to studying and teaching ancestral food practices. Bill is also a professor of anthropology and archaeology at Washington College.

In addition to his academic and research work, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, and foraging for wild edibles. He uses this hands-on experience to inform his teaching and help others understand the importance of reconnecting with the natural world to improve our health and well-being.

Episode Overview:

• A look inside Bill’s book, Eat Like A Human
• How to deep fry food in a healthier way
• Primitive fishing strategies & tools
• What prehistoric fishing tools were made from
• Why migratory fish was an essential food source during prehistory and beyond
• The discovery of a community that had become sedentary and fed everyone on migratory fish
• How they processed massive amounts of fish
• Prehistoric fish preservation & cooking techniques
• & more

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This episode is a conversation with Tyler Kuhn, an experienced Alaskan Guide, and my hunting buddy, Shay Helm.

Tyler spends most of his year living out of a tent hunting everything from moose to brown bears all over the north. His knowledge runs deep. I am glad to have had an opportunity to pick his brain. Because he had so many awesome stories and tips to share.

Episode Overview:

• Ancient Food Preservation in Alaska
• Why he decided to pack his bags and start guiding in Alaska
• Alaskan Mindset and why living in the north will make or break you
• Big Game Meat Care from A to Z
• Epic Grizzly bear story and eating Grizzly meat
• Best practices for your next pack out
• And much more

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This episode is a conversation with Jon Dykes who is the hunt media manager for Hilleberg tents. Jon has been a lifelong learner of all things wild food, homesteading, and food preservation. Over the years, Jon has been figuring out how to maximize his backyard space to grow delicious vegetables and crops and even raise chickens.

Episode Overview:

• How Jon became obsessed with food procurement
• How he started growing his own food in an apartment with a homemade hydroponics system
• What his current backyard garden setup looks like
• Plants and crops that have given him the most ROI over the years
• The three-sister growing method that Native Americans used
• How he deals with pests and other critters trying to steal his harvest
• Producing tons of potatoes with minimal space
• Coastal foraging  in Washington

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Welcome back to the Year of Plenty podcast the shop for all things real food where we discuss topics around sustainable eating, nutrition, traditional foodways, homesteading, wild food, and much more.

This episode is a conversation with Steven Cornett who runs the ultra-popular homesteading Youtube Channel called Nature’s Always Right.

Steven started his journey into growing food as an urban market gardener where he would grow tons of veggies on as little land as possible and sell it at farmer's markets.

But he has moved beyond simply growing vegetables in recent years. Steven now manages his own homestead on 16 acres that includes animals and even a forest.

I have a previous episode with Steven from several years ago called Lessons In Regenerative Urban Farming. In that episode, we talk all about his time as an urban farmer in California. But in this episode, we get more into homestead management.

Episode Overview:

• Choosing the right land for your homestead
• An in-depth discussion about raising sheep and pigs for meat
• High beds vs inground beds and which ones Steven has found to work better
• Korean Natural Farming and Jadam Low-ost Agriculture
• How to produce natural pesticides and how you can leverage IMOs (Indigenous Microorganisms) to supercharge your soil health
• How to set up mushroom logs and even grow mushrooms on the ground in your forest
• How Food Sovereignty provides freedom

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This episode is a conversation with Kris Chain who is a molecular geneticist. He is also the founder of Season Report, an online almanac that combines hunting, fishing, foraging, and gardening information all in one place.

Episode Overview:

• A primer on DNA and how it is expressed
• The study of epigenetics and how exercise and food can influence gene expression
• How food can help proteins function better or worse
• Muscle Fiber types and their different energy sources
• The downsides of being able to get food with little effort in this day and age
• The role that epigenetics might have played in the evolution of antler size
• An overview of Season Report and how it can help you procure more food from your region

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Episode Resources:
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