MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Sherry and Mike Spivey share their experiences with raising turkeys. They cover how they got started, what strategies have worked for them, and all the ups and downs that come with raising these birds on a small farmstead. Check out Brinsea and their leading incubation technology. Additional Resources: Did you know the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fair has moved online? Learn more about our courses and webinars, ranging from food preservation to livestock, and register for the all-access bundle now!   Our Podcast Team: Podcast Editor: Jessica Mitchell Podcast Editorial Team: Carla Tilghman, Jessica Mitchell Text at the bottom of the podcast landing page: Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may interest you. To see more podcasts, visit our "Mother Earth News and Friends" podcast page. The "Mother Earth News and Friends" podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we speak with April Jones who worked with local farmers to start a farmers market in her community when local grocery stores closed.  April Jones advocates for her community as part of the food justice and food sovereignty movement. She's passionate about community, gardens, and farmers markets. Learn more at www.Facebook.com/PinehurstFarmersMarket.

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we chat with Hank Will, editor-at-large for MOTHER EARTH NEWS. He covers what you need to know to successfully raise your own gaggle of geese, such as habitat, disposition, and safety, and he also shares his own experience with raising these birds. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Check out Brinsea and their leading incubation technology. Do you know that the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fair has moved online? Learn more about our courses and webinars, ranging from food preservation to livestock, and register for the all-access bundle now! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. To see more podcasts, visit our "Mother Earth News and Friends" page. The "Mother Earth News and Friends" podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of "Mother Earth News and Friends," we chat with Bill MacFarlane of MacFarlane Pheasants. He shares how his family established their pheasant farm, how he joined the business, and what MacFarlane Pheasants does today. And for those raising pheasants now, or those who are considering them for their backyard or farmstead, Bill provides plenty of tips and instruction on how to keep these birds healthy, safe, and ultimately acclimated to the wild if they're released.   Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Check out Brinsea and their leading incubation technology. MacFarlane Pheasants Follow MacFarlane Pheasants on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.   Do you know that the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fair has moved online? Learn more about our courses and webinars, ranging from food preservation to livestock, and register for the all-access bundle now! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. To see more podcasts, visit our "Mother Earth News and Friends" page. The "Mother Earth News and Friends" podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

In this episode of "Mother Earth News and Friends," Cindy Gibson of Guinea Fowl International presents at the Belton, Texas MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fair about establishing and caring for your poultry. She shares the benefits and disadvantages of raising mixed flocks, as well as the pros and cons of several types of birds, with an emphasis on guinea fowl.   Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Check out Brinsea and their leading incubation technology. Guinea Fowl International   Do you know that the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fair has moved online? Learn more about our courses and webinars, ranging from food preservation to livestock, and register for the all-access bundle now! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. To see more podcasts, visit our "Mother Earth News and Friends" page. The "Mother Earth News and Friends" podcast is a production of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK.

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we tackle quail—their personality, how to raise them, and all the enjoyments and challenges that come with this small but hardy fowl. Editor Jessica Mitchell chats remotely with Kelly Bohling, who has been raising quail in her backyard within Lawrence, Kansas city limits. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Check out Brinsea and their leading incubation technology. Follow Three Rabbit Yarns on their website, Etsy shop, and Instagram. Community Chickens articles by Kelly Bohling: Incubating Coturnix Quail Eggs Build Your Own Quail Brooder Housing Coturnix Quail Getting the Most from Quail Eggs The Coturnix Fix Quail community groups: Coturnix Quail Breeders of America Urban Quail Keeping Natural Quail Keeping Did you know the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fair has moved online? Learn more about our courses and webinars, ranging from food preservation to livestock, and register for the all-access bundle now! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. The "Mother Earth News and Friends" podcast is a production of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK.