Mother Earth News and Friends
Mother Earth News and Friends shares the stories of the leaders in sustainable and rural living. We're passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more.
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Food and Farm Journalist Sarah Mock talks with Ana Skemp and Josh Wilder about the recent cyclospora outbreak and ways the U.S. food system could change in order to prevent future foodborne illness outbreaks of this scale.
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Listen as Pa Thao describes the joys of running a flower and vegetable farm with and inspired by her mother that blossoms sharing its space with their community through agritourism.
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In this audio article from Wren Everett, she covers how to approach growing a modern victory garden in order to have a resilient and dependable food source. The article is followed by a few questions about the guidance mentioned.
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Discover how to source, select, and electrify e-bikes for commuting or farm work in this podcast episode with Andy Fry from the Topeka Community Cycle Project.
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Discover the real dangers that domestic cats and dogs pose to your backyard flock, from irresistible baby chicks to destructive canine attacks. Safeguard your coop today by implementing secure fencing, learning local ...
In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, host Josh Wilder sits down with garden writer and flower farmer Andy Wilcox to explore how to build a low-stress, high-yielding cut flower garden. From mastering the art of plant pinching to navigating the early summer gap month and storing dahlia tubers over winter, this conversation is packed with simple, pract...
In this audio article brought to you thanks to Brinsea is from Backyard Poultry. Learn natural strategies for increasing egg production by focusing on flock nutrition, stress reduction, and environmental enrichment. The article highlights the use of specific herbs, high-protein supplements during molting, and the importance of understanding a hen's natural biological rhythms to maintain a healthy, productive flock.
This is an audio article of Arboreal Flavors, read by Josh Wilder. This article explores the nutritional potential of foraging from common forest trees, highlighting that species like linden, maple, and spruce offer edible leaves, flowers, and seeds. It specifically details how linden trees can be used for making calming teas or fresh salads, while emphasizing the importance of proper identification and sustainable harvesting pract...
Expert Tara Chapman shares essential hive inspection tips, covering smoker techniques, hive tool uses, and choosing protective gear for successful beekeeping.
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This podcast episode from Mother Earth News and Friends provides expert guidance on managing the "awkward teenage stage" of poultry, focus...
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Host Josh Wilder and producer Alyssa Warner discuss practical strategies for preventing "brooder boredom" and the aggressive pecking behaviors that can arise in young flocks. From DIY enrichment like "cool sticks" and suspended vegetables to essential tips on nutrition and space management, this episode provides homesteader...
In this episode of the Mother Earth News and Friends podcast sponsored by True Leaf Market, host Josh Wilder speaks with homesteader Patri...
Listen as long-time gardener and homesteader Ed Block shares practical wisdom on adapting self-reliance practices for the "golden years" by using lighter tools ...
This podcast episode brought to you by Brinsea features Betsy Trice, a poultry expert and farmer, who details the biological journey of a chick from egg anatomy to the final "pipping" and hatching process. She also shares practical insights into managing a small-scale farm, including breed selection for high-production egg layers and t...
Managing Editor Amanda Sorell joins the podcast to read her article on how specific plants like lemon balm, hops, and kava can support stress relief, better sleep, and sobriety.
She shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on preparing teas and tinctures, emphasizing a "casual practitioner" approach to herbalism that focuses on gaining deep knowledge of a few key plant allies.
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In this audio article episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, join us as we explores the practical joys and challenges of using a traditional woodburning cookstove to achieve off-grid self-reliance in the modern age. Wren Everett's article teaches essential techniques for fire management, fuel selection, and wood-fired baking, proving that this 19th-century skill remains a powerful tool for independence today.
In this episode brought to you by Homesteaders of Iowa (HOI), host Josh Wilder and Ana Skemp sit down with David Ford, a researcher, homesteader, and keynote at the upcoming HOI Expo and Midwest Conference who shares his journey of restoring degraded Iowa farmland using the principles of biomimicry. The conversation explores the vital role of mycorrhizal fungi in soil health, the importance of nutrient-dense food security, and how ...
This episode of the Mother Earth News and Friends podcast features an annual editorial roundup where editors from Mother Earth News and Grit magazines share their favorite, most surprising, and most inspiring articles from 2025. The editors discuss a diverse range of topics, including food preservation techniques like freeze-drying, sustainable gardening and habitat restoration, DIY skills such as roof thatching, winter f...
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