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Barnyard Language
by Caite Palmer and Arlene Hunter
Real talk about running farms and raising families. Whether your farm is a raised bed in your backyard or 10,000 acres and whether your family is in the planning stages or you've got 12 kids, we're glad you found us! No sales, no religious conversion, no drama. Just honest talk from two mamas who know what it's like when everyone is telling you to just get all your meals delivered and do all your shopping online, but your internet is too slow and you've got cows to feed.
Episodes
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Raising Cows and Kids with Helen Griffiths
This week, Caite and Arlene share farm updates from Iowa and Ontario, including unusual October heat, harvest progress, and Canadian Thanksgiving, then interview Helen Griffiths from Gloucestershire, England. Helen describes her 100+ acre floodplain grass farm raising Dexter beef, mixed-breed…
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Farming, Family, and Finding Balance with Brittany Huston
This week, Caite and Arlene interview Brittany Huston (“The Farm Witch”) from South Carolina about personal growth after a decade parenting medically complex children, and about building a multi-generational homestead. After moving from New Mexico’s high desert, Brittany’s family is learning…
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The Power of Connection and Community in Agriculture with Amanda Donlon
This week, Caite and Arlene interview Amanda Donlon from Froelich, Iowa, a tiny town tied to tractor inventor John Froelich and its Fall-der-all celebration. Amanda and her husband Lance raise three kids while farming corn and soybeans and running a diesel mechanic/dirt work/tire business,...
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Season Six Kick Off! Homesteading with Andrea: Life Off-the-Grid in British Columbia
This week, Caite and Arlene are back with Season Six and kick it off with a conversation with Andrea from Three Birch Homestead in British Columbia about what she’s “growing” on her off-grid homestead: garlic, two milk cows, goats (now planning to sell them), pigs, a few chickens, and turkeys.…
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The importance of succession with Anessa Good-Hassard
This week, Caite and Arlene discuss the one thing that most farms and families overlook, which are the critical details that can make or break their succession plans. Anessa Good-Hassard, a trusted expert in farm succession and intergenerational transfer, reveals proven strategies to avoid family...
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Supporting Rural Births with Brittany Higgins
This week, Caite and Arlene interview Illinois doula Brittany Higgins, a former labor nurse who left hospital work about 18 months ago to run her doula business while raising two daughters and living on a corn, soybean, and Black Angus cattle farm. Higgins explains that doulas provide non-medical...
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Life After Bankruptcy on the Farm with Cassandra Row
Cassandra Row, joining Arlene and Caite from Nebraska, describes “growing” three children (ages nine, six, and four), an accidental homestead (garden; chickens, guineas, turkeys, ducks; a milk cow and calf; summer pigs and butchering), and two businesses: her husband’s ag-service...
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Family Roots and Hemp Shoots with Morgan Tweet, CEO of IND Hemp
Arlene and Caite sit down this week with Morgan Tweet, CEO of IND Hemp in Fort Benton, Montana, discuss “growing” her young family, the industrial hemp industry, and a Black Angus cow-calf herd on about 1,200 acres along the Missouri River. IND Hemp, founded in 2019 with her father, employs about...
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Rural Resilience: Will Westmoreland on Farming, Politics, and Community
Will Westmoreland, a Missouri agroforestry grower, discusses focusing on expanding Chinese chestnuts and developing gluten-free chestnut flour, after past work with elderberries and a family cow-calf operation. He explains chestnut production timelines (fruit in 3–5 years, heavy yields in 8–10)…
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Balancing Act: Parenting, Farming, and Advocacy with Anna Pesek
This week, Caite and Arlene interview Iowa farmer, Anna Pesek of Over the Moon in rural Delaware County, about what she’s “growing”: farrow-to-finish purebred Berkshire hogs, pasture-raised chickens and turkeys, a meat business, alternative supply chains, and a two-year-old. Anna describes…
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Grace, Grit and Lipstick with Shelby Watson Hampton
In this conversation with Shelby Watson Hampton, the first Maryland and first vineyard guest, describes her family’s five-acre estate vineyard and on-farm winery (six grape varieties; planted 2014; winery opened 2017) where they grow, harvest, process, bottle, and sell wine, plus a wedding barn...
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We Don't Talk Politics but We’re Making an Exception: A Conversation With Rob Sand, Candidate for Iowa Governor
In this episode of Barnyard Language, Caite and Arlene sit down with Rob Sand to talk about family, leadership, and what it really means to “grow” something meaningful. Rob shares about raising his two sons, building a strong marriage, and his work in public service. He also gives insight into…
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Farm Girls Unfiltered: Adult Friendships, Feral Children and Coffee Pot Confessions
Arlene and Caite recap post-Easter farm life—wrapping an easy lambing season, prepping for fieldwork, and navigating spring weather, a sump pump issue, and water system quirks. They share family updates, including a new driver and college acceptance, then welcome Annaliese and Court from the…
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John Deere Tractor History Through the Eyes of an Archivist with Neil Dahlstrom
This week, Caite and Arlene interview Neil Dahlstrom from the Quad Cities, an archivist at John Deere who manages historical records, collections, antique equipment, and corporate art; he says he cannot collect John Deere items personally due to ethics rules. Dahlstrom, who lacks a farming...
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Crop Insurance, Advocating and Family Dynamics in Agriculture with Suzy Brandt
In this engaging conversation, Suzy Brandt shares her experiences as a dairy farmer and mother, discussing the challenges and joys of balancing family life with agricultural responsibilities. The discussion delves into the importance of crop insurance, the impact of climate change on farming, and...
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The New Age of Farming: Family, Sustainability, and Business with Jared Hamilton
Jared shares how he’s leading regenerative change on his multi-generation farm by earning buy-in from family and a 40-person team through coaching, small trials, and measurable results rather than mandates. He highlights successes with diverse cover crops, lessons from composting paper biosolids…
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Quail Farming and Parenting with Brittney Miller
In this interview, Brittney Miller, a second-generation quail farmer from South Carolina, shares the story of her family’s 55-year-old business, Manchester Farms. She reflects on how the farm began as her father’s hobby and grew into a nationally recognized operation producing quail meat and…
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A Barnyard Language Mini Exclusive: Thoughts and Feelings on the Current Societal Climate
Friends, this isn't your typical episode. Today, Caite and Arlene discuss the current state of the United States, characterized by a slide into fascism and systemic human rights abuses. Katie reflects on the stark contrast between her upbringing steeped in American exceptionalism and the…
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What Resilient Parenting Looks Like on the Farm with Dr. Kate Lund
In this episode of Barnyard Language, Caite and Arlene discuss various personal and global topics before introducing their guest, Dr. Kate Lund. Dr. Lund is a psychologist and author specializing in resilience. She talks about the importance of managing stress, building emotional intelligence…
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From Crops to Kids: How Amanda Balances Farm Life and Raising Kids in Nebraska
In this interview, Amanda from Nebraska shares insights into her life on a family farm, where she and her husband manage a cow-calf operation and grow various crops such as corn and soybeans. Amanda discusses their direct-to-consumer beef business that began in 2021 and how it has thrived, along...
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Saving Heritage Breeds: Insights from Jeanette Beringer at the Livestock Conservancy
In this interview, Jeannette Beringer from North Carolina discusses her efforts in preserving endangered livestock breeds, particularly focusing on a French meat chicken breed. She details her work with the Livestock Conservancy, highlighting the importance of genetic diversity in agriculture and...
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Growing a Family & Wagyu in the High Desert of Arizona with Candice Bernard, Whitebarn Wagyu
On this week's episode of Barnyard Language, Caite and Arlene sit down with Candice Bernard from Arizona, who, along with her husband, operates a diverse farming operation that includes growing alfalfa and grass hay, raising American Wagyu cattle, and running a feedlot. Besides agriculture, they...
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Farm Life on "The Rock": A Conversation with Susan Lester Ryan
In this interview, Susan Lester Ryan from Lester's Farm Market in Newfoundland discusses various aspects of her farming business and family life. The conversation highlights that Susan's farm has been in the family for generations and focuses on growing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables....
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Farming and Parenting in Scotland with Gemma Hodge
In this episode of Barnyard Language, Gemma Hodge from Scotland talks about her life on the farm with her husband George, their children, their livestock, and her transition from a beauty business to dog grooming. Gemma shares her struggles with postnatal anxiety, the challenges of managing a…
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Navigating Rural Healthcare & a Liver Transplant with Courtney Miller
In this episode of Barnyard Language, Caite and Arlene, share updates on their lives post-Halloween, discussing children's Halloween experiences, community events, and farm activities. The conversation then shifts to a deeply personal story with their guest, Courtney Miller, who details her…
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Raising a Family &. a First Generation Ranch with Calli Williams
In this episode of Barnyard Language, Caite and Arlene talk about ranching and parenting with Calli Williams, a first-generation rancher from South Dakota. Calli discusses the challenges and rewards of running a purebred Angus cattle operation with her husband. They delve into the importance of...
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Relationships, and Regenerative Ranching with Christine Martin
In this episode of 'Barnyard Language,' Caite and Arlene discuss the seasonal changes on their farms, the challenges and joys of raising livestock, and community involvement. Caite shares her windy weather conditions, a local power outage story, and updates on her livestock. Arlene talks about…
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Modern Crofting & Single Parenting on the Farm with Sally Crowe
In this episode of Barnyard Language, Arlene and Caite discuss the latest happenings on their farms, including Canadian Thanksgiving, the birth of new calves, and the arrival of peak soup weather. Caite shares her dislike for preparing summer foods, preferring hearty soups instead. They also talk...
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Drama Llamas, Socks and Shanks with Sam Haley
We're glad you're joining us for another episode of Barnyard Language. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend (or two) and be sure to rate and review us wherever you're listening! If you want to help us keep buying coffee and paying our editor, you can make a monthly pledge on Patreon to…
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Veterinarian by Day, Farm Mom by Night With Jessie MacQuarrie
The podcast episode features an interview with Jessie MacQuarrie from Prince Edward Island, a dairy farmer, and a large animal veterinarian, discussing her life and career. Jessie describes her farm operations, including a Holstein herd, and crop cultivation. She shares her journey of becoming a...
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Husband Calling Contests in Iowa with Risty & Wendy Bryce
This episode is brought to you by ChopLocal University About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality products from...
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Part 2: Farming, Family, and Fostering: A Conversation with Dr. Erin Masur
In this episode, Dr. Erin Masur joins us to share her unique perspective as a veterinarian, sheep farmer, and adoptive parent. We dive into the science and heart behind raising livestock, the challenges and joys of fostering and adopting children, and the realities of balancing farm life with...
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Part 1: Farming, Family, and Fostering: A Conversation with Dr. Erin Masur
In this episode, Dr. Erin Masur joins us to share her unique perspective as a veterinarian, sheep farmer, and adoptive parent. We dive into the science and heart behind raising livestock, the challenges and joys of fostering and adopting children, and the realities of balancing farm life with...
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Season 5 Kick Off Talking All Things "Ag"vocacy and Raising Boys on the Farm with Natalie Kovarik
This episode is brought to you by ChopLocal University About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality products from...
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Summer Replay: Dairy Farming and Parenting in the UK with Charlotte Ashley
This episode is brought to you by ChopLocal University About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality products from...
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Summer Replay: Sitting Down with Occuplaytional Therapist, Kelsie Olds
This episode is brought to you by our partner, ChopLocal University About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality...
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Summer Replay: Sheep Shearing Across the Pond with Scottish Farmer, Lizzie Thompson
This episode is brought to you by our partner ChopLocal University In this engaging conversation, Lizzie Thompson shares her experiences as a sheep farmer in Scotland, discussing her unique approach to lambing, the challenges of managing a large flock, and the competitive world of sheep shearing....
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Summer Replay: All Things Farming and Parenting with Greg and BrookeAnna Peterson from the Peterson Farm Bros
This episode is brought to you by our partner, ChopLocal University. About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality...
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Discovering Agriculture, Dairy Farming and Homeschooling with Tara Vander Dussen
This episode is brought to you by our partner, ChopLocal University About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality...
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Things Farm Moms Should Talk More About: Postpartum Anxiety, Self Care, and Rural Pregnancy with Michaela Gassling
This episode is brought to you by our partner ChopLocal University About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality...
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Part 2: From Vegetarian to Sheep Farmer and Everything in Between with Eliza Blue
This episode is brought to you by our partner, ChopLocal University. About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality...
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Part 1: From Vegetarian to Sheep Farmer and Everything in Between with Eliza Blue
This episode is brought to you by our partner, ChopLocal University. About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality...
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Growing Minds in Agriculture with Calli Thorne
This episode is brought to you by our partner, ChopLocal University. About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality...
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Farm to Shark Tank: Behind the Scenes of Cowpots with Amanda Freund
This episode is brought to you by our partner ChopLocal University About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality...
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The Power of Vulnerability in Agriculture with Coach Kiah Twisselman-Burchett
This episode is brought to you by our partner, ChopLocal University. Summary In this conversation, Kiah Twisselman-Burchett shares her journey of urban farming and becoming a motivational speaker. She discusses the challenges and joys of motherhood, the importance of vulnerability in her speaking...
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Navigating Sleep Behavior with Children for Parents on the Farm with Phoebe Olszewski
This episode is brought to you by our partner, ChopLocal University. About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality...
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Behind the Scenes of a New Ag TV Series, "Cows Come Home" with Lindsey Middleton and Katie Uhlmann
This episode is brought to you by our partner, ChopLocal University About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality...
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A Deep Dive with Farmer, Mother and Author, Lorna Sixsmith
This episode is brought to you by our partner ChopLocal & ChopLocal University About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high...
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Rural Living, Family Dynamics and Dumpster Fires with Janine Lunn (aka Arlene's Sister)
This episode is brought to you by our partner ChopLocal and ChopLocal University About ChopLocal and ChopLocal University Meat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in. Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features…
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Finding Alignment in Agriculture: Emily Reuschel on Parenting and Personal Growth
This episode is brought to you by our partner, ChopLocal and ChopLocal University. In this engaging conversation, Emily Reuschel shares her journey of personal growth, motherhood, and her work in empowering women in rural communities. The discussion touches on the challenges of parenting, the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Real talk about running farms and raising families. Whether your farm is a raised bed in your backyard or 10,000 acres and whether your family is in the planning stages or you've got 12 kids, we're glad you found us! No sales, no religious conversion, no drama. Just honest talk from two mamas who know what it's like when everyone is telling you to just get all your meals delivered and do all your shopping online, but your internet is too slow and you've got cows to feed.
HOSTED BY
Caite Palmer and Arlene Hunter
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Real talk about running farms and raising families. Whether your farm is a raised bed in your backyard or 10,000 acres and whether your family is in the planning stages or you've got 12 kids, we're glad you found us! No sales, no religious conversion, no drama. Just honest talk from two mamas who...
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