40 Acres & a Fool

40 Acres & a Fool

40 Acres & a Fool is a weekly podcast hosted by Cam Edwards, editor at Bearing Arms, exploring rural life, food, family, firearms, and freedom with a sense of humor and a natural curiosity.

Episodes

October 29, 2020 29 mins
After almost eight years, Cam and Miss E are stepping away from the podcast, but not before saying goodbye. You can continue to follow their adventures online @cornygoatfarm on Instagram, @camedwards on Twitter, and patreon.com/camedwards
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Want that fresh tomato taste in your soups and sauces this winter? Now's the time to make it happen by canning your own tomatoes. Miss E tells you everything you need to know to stock your pantry, but you'll have to supply the tomatoes on your own! For more Cam and Miss E check out the couple at patreon.com/camedwards, or on Instagram and Facebook at CornyGoatFarm.  You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop...
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August 10, 2020 32 mins
Miss E's taking on a new challenge: working part time at a local bakery! Learn about some of her tasty treats and enjoy the latest tales (and tales about tails) from the farm, and don't forget to follow Cam and Miss E at patreon.com/camedwards and Corny Goat Farm on Instagram and Facebook.  You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
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July 20, 2020 33 mins
The first tomatoes of the summer have been canned, and Miss E will tell you the best way to keep your summer veggies in stock all winter long with some easy canning tips. Plus, the thermometer's climbing to near triple digits, and Cam's desperately trying to keep their garden from dying and their critters cool and hydrated. Follow along on Instagram @CornyGoatFarm and on Twitter @Cam Edwards and get even more from the pair at patre...
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July 13, 2020 31 mins
Cam and Miss E have lost a significant chunk of their tomato plants to pests this year; not aphids or other bugs, but their very own goats. Join the paper as they break down just what went wrong with their well laid plans, and be sure to follow the couple at patreon.com/camedwards for even more farm adventures.  You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
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June 23, 2020 33 mins
Chico the goat has been a great addition to the 40 Acres, but it's time for him to move on to greener pastures and some new girlfriends. Be sure to follow Cam and Miss E at patreon.com/camedwards for exclusive content and more!  You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
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June 12, 2020 38 mins
Cam and Miss E have some excellent news to report in her battle with lung cancer, plus news from the farm and a look at how the tumultuous times of the 1930s compare to today's unrest and unease. Follow Cam on Twitter @Cam Edwards Miss E on Instagram @CornyGoatFarm, and subscribe to the pair's Patreon page for exclusive podcasts and content at patreon.com/camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop...
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June 5, 2020 35 mins
Miss E shares her encounter with a neighboring black bear, Cam has an update from a fellow "fool" in Louisiana, and the couple share some of their recent reads as well as updates on the baby goats, bacon seeds, and this summer's garden. For more, check out more from the pair at patreon.com/camedwards, and follow Miss E on Instagram at @cornygoatfarm and Cam on Twitter at @camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://w...
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May 22, 2020 44 mins
A week of rain has put an end to most outside activities on the farm, but Cam and Miss E still have plenty to talk about, including an update on the bacon seeds and Cam's first meal at a restaurant in over two months. Check out more from the pair at patreon.com/camedwards, and follow Miss E on Instagram at @cornygoatfarm and Cam on Twitter at @camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCra...
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April 30, 2020 40 mins
Cam and Miss E have two new pigs hanging out on the farm, but only after a near escape by the bacon seeds. Follow Cam's updates on Twitter @Cam Edwards, and you can support the pair and get access to even more conversations at patreon.com/camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
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April 15, 2020 40 mins
Miss E's apparently done something to anger the farm gods, because she's been paying for it in blood and Band-Aids. Be sure to follow Miss E's misadventures on Instagram @cornygoatfarm, Cam's updates on Twitter @Cam Edwards, and you can support the pair and get access to even more conversations at patreon.com/camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
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April 6, 2020 31 mins
Cam and Miss are back, and they've got a pretty good explanation for last week's absence, as well as updates from the farm and tips on coping with the stress and uncertainty that we're all facing these days. Follow Cam on Twitter @Cam Edwards Miss E on Instagram @CornyGoatFarm, and become a patron of the pair at patreon.com/CamEdwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
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March 21, 2020 28 mins
Cam & Miss E are still hunkered down on the farm, but they've got some great tips for those thinking about starting a garden for the first time this year, including what you need to plant now for storage this winter. Follow Cam on Twitter @Cam Edwards Miss E on Instagram @CornyGoatFarm, and become a patron of the pair at patreon.com/CamEdwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
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March 11, 2020 29 mins
The first seeds of 2020 are in the soil, but Cam and Miss E are also working to get their homestead ready in case they're stuck there for several weeks thanks to the coronavirus. Follow the pair on their patreon page for more from the farm: www.patreon.com/camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
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March 2, 2020 30 mins
Cam's back from CPAC 2020, and hopefully didn't bring any coronavirus home with him. Miss E, meanwhile, is making sure the pantry is stocked just in case there are major disruptions in their rural area. Follow the pair on their patreon page for more from the farm, including the first episode of the Corny Goat Kitchen available now: www.patreon.com/camedwards  Make sure you check Cam's Patreon and Miss E's Etsy.
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February 21, 2020 44 mins
Cam and Miss E are playing chicken with the propane used to heat their home, with bad weather and an old farm road delaying a refuel.  Make sure you check Cam's Patreon and Miss E's Etsy.
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February 15, 2020 54 mins
As Miss E prepares to start a new round of treatment for her cancer, she and Cam are saying a temporary farewell to alcohol, but not before sampling some of the tomato wine (yes, it's just what it sounds like) they started brewing back in the fall. 
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February 7, 2020 45 mins
Cam and Miss E may be a little grumpier than normal in this episode, thanks to the continued reconstruction of their kitchen floor, but at least the pair have discovered more history of their old farmhouse in the process.
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January 28, 2020 36 mins
It's "This Old House" meets "Kitchen Nightmares" for Cam and Miss E, as a home renovation project has gone from simple fix to massive overhaul. Plus, Miss E crosses an item off her bucket list as she gets ready to begin another round of cancer treatment.
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December 14, 2019 55 mins
Cam and Miss E are getting into the Christmas spirit, while dealing with the return of two of their goats that have been out on loan to a local business. Plus, one listener has found his own dream farm, and shares the exciting news with his fellow “Fools”. 
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