最佳Heritage Breeds播客 (2024)

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02/07/24 - Danish methane tax, Electric Berries and rural/urban voting habits 14:06

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Danish farmers are facing a tax on methane from cattle, pigs and slurry. The charges will be based on how many animals a farmer has, and what sort of farming system they use. There will be money available for farmers to introduce technical solutions, such as covering up slurry storage, to reduce emissions. We visit a soft fruit farm in Kent which i…

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Episode 188 Ayam Cemani / A Closer Look at Vitamin D / Potato Frittata / Chicken Wheelchairs 35:12

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the rare and beautiful Ayam Cemani. We take a closer look at Vitamin D and all of the ways your chickens need it and can get it. We share our recipe for delicious potato frittata, and find some retail therapy with chicken wheelchairs. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/c…

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Ep202 - Bred to Perfection Live Q&A 1:27:51

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Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and members of the Breeders Academy, as they delve into the art of selective breeding and the development of new strains, discussing critical issues that impact breeders like yourself. In this episode of Bred to Perfection Live, we aim to address your questions and provide insights to propel you to…

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01/07/2024 Fishing industry's election wish list; Breeding bees; Soft fruits 12:02

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"Fishing is about food - it's not a conservation problem, or heritage activity, or a hobby" the words of the fishing industry to politicians as we enter the final few days of campaigning before the general election. The National Federation of Fisherman's Organisations is calling for an incoming government to develop a national fishing strategy. Now…

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Ep 216 Our Favorite Principal – by Farr. 38:08

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On this podcast episode Bruce Farr of Farrview South Farm, American Milking Devon Cattle breeder (and a teamster!), sits down with John Hall, the President of the American Milking Devon Cattle Association. They discuss the history of the breed, characteristics they appreciate, and some non-traditional ideas for a very traditional breed. If you want…

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29/06/2024 - Farming Today This Week: Election Special 25:00

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Charlotte Smith hosts an "election special" looking at rural manifesto promises - she explores what's on offer on food, farming, the environment and rural services. She's joined by rural correspondents from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Presented by Charlotte SmithProduced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons…

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28/06/2024 Election manifestos; Flower farming; Hemlock 13:53

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All week we've been looking at party manifestos and politicians' pledges on food and farming. We've head from the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats - today we round up what the other parties are offering the countryside. We meet a family of flower growers in Cornwall who've been farming in the Tamar Valley for half a century. Barry Ri…

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27/06/24 Lib Dem's Manifesto, Groundswell regenerative farming, Sark considers Sunday tractors 13:40

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All this week we're hearing from the main political parties on what they're offering farmers and rural communities this election. Today it's the turn of the Liberal Democrats who say they'll put an extra £1 billion a year into the agriculture budget. When the Groundswell show started eight years ago it was a small event for the then rather niche 'r…

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A Familial Farmer Feud About The Weather Forecast 1:00:32

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This episode: you'll hear from two brothers who farm next door to one another who fight about which weather forecast is better: Environment Canada or The Weather Network. Then: a meteorlogist from each agency joins me to explain how and why forecasts from different agencies come to different conclusions about whether it's going to rain on while you…

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26/06/24 - Labour's Manifesto, regen farming and high yielding wheat 14:13

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A "New Deal for Farming" including better trade deals and more public procurement of home grown food - we hear what's in the Labour Party manifesto on farming, the environment and rural communities. It's part of a series of political interviews with the main parties that will run on the programme across the week. Groundswell is the biggest UK event…

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AgriCulture: Stopping at the Porch on a Sultry Evening 5:56

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TURKANA FARMS, LLCGreen E-Market Bulletin June 25, 2024The sky at dinner at dusk from the porch, Photo by Mark ScherzerStopping at the Porch on a Sultry EveningHi all, Mark here.We need the long tail of the evening these days. The... Read More ›

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25/06/24 - Conservative manifesto, venison in school and dormice reintroductions 13:49

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An extra billion pounds across the next Parliament for farming and legally binding targets on food production - we hear what's in the Conservative Party manifesto on farming, the environment and rural communities. It's part of a series of political interviews with the main parties that will run on the programme across the week. Learning about food …

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Episode 187 Magpie Duck / Surprising History of Vent Sexing / Rice Custard / Chicken Strollers 43:11

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In this week's episode, we spotlight a beautiful member of the domestic waterfowl family, the Magpie duck. For our main topic, we take a deep dive into the history and origins of vent sexing. We share our recipe for simple and delicious rice custard and we get some retail therapy with chicken strollers. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate …

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Ep201 - Purity of Blood and the Evolution Factor 1:21:19

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Join Kenny Troiano, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss what it takes to create, improve and maintain a pure strain.” In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we are going to talk about the many similarities between selective breeding and evolution, and by understanding the mechanisms of evolution, you can not only improve the way you br…

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22/06/24 - The Royal Highland Show, UK salads and heritage wheat 25:05

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The 240th Royal Highland Show is taking place just outside Edinburgh, and more than 200,000 people expected to attend over the 4 days of the show. We hear from some of the breeders showing cattle at the show. In 2022, the UK grew 162,000 tonnes of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet peppers and celery - worth more than 200 million pounds. This time…

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21/06/24 The Royal Highland Show 13:54

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Charlotte Smith visits the Royal Highland Show for its 240th year to talk cattle, politics and farmers' health. Produced by Beatrice Fenton.由BBC Radio 4

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19/06/24 - Re-doing the Green Revolution, the Landworkers' Alliance manifesto and horticulture training 14:20

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Could the plant breeding achievements of the Green Revolution be started again from scratch? That's the hope of scientists at the John Innes Centre, who say modern commercial varieties of wheat used by farmers could be replaced with better ones, using wheat lines collected a century ago. Back in the 1920s, an enterprising plant scientist named Arth…

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18/06/24 - Contaminated salad leaves, UK grown tomatoes and Soil Association election manifesto 13:58

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A recent E-coli outbreak is thought to have been caused by contaminated salad leaves. There have been over 200 confirmed cases of food poisoning across the UK caused by e-coli bacteria found in manure, with nearly half those affected admitted to hospital. So how does the bacteria get into the salad, and what are farmers doing to prevent it? As part…

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Episode 186 Salmon Faverolles Chicken / Amprolium and Medicated Feed / Peach Jam Cake / Vitametz for Waterfowl 39:45

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In this week's episode we spotlight one of our favorite breeds, the adorable Salmon Faverolles! Our main topic is a discussion on Amprolium and medicated feed - what exactly is it and what does it do? We share our recipe for delicious Peach Jam Cake, and provide some retail therapy with our review of Vitametz - a new waterfowl supplement from Metze…

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Ep 215 Theresa Walker: The Great Bay Tobacco, Humous Brownie Caramel Insulation Institution 32:54

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This week, we’re speaking with Theresa Walker of Great Bay Wool Works and her lovely natural-colored ovine assistant Hazel (okay, so hubby Patrick did a little bit of modeling, too.). We learn about natural-colored sheep, geography in New England, a bit of why New England and Old England feel familiar to each other, and much more. This is one of th…

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Ep200 – The Powers of Prepotency or the Allure of Hybrid Vigor 1:15:42

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Ep200 – The Powers of Prepotency or the Allure of Hybrid Vigor One is temporary, the other is long lasting, but which is best? As a breeder, you have many tools that you can use to create and improve your strain. None are more important, or have the force to move your strain forward than that of Prepotency. The problem is, for many breeders, Hybrid…

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17/06/24 Salad sales down, farming in the party manifestos, dung beetle conference 11:48

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With the rain continuing and below average temperatures, the outlook isn't so sunny for UK salad growers. We look at some of the detail in the main parties' manifestos to see what they're promising on issues like the agriculture budget, food security and England's badger cull. Sometimes described as a farmer's best friend, dung beetles consume, bur…

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15/06/24 - Reproductive ethics in livestock, dog DNA and seed breeding 25:08

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Three UK vet practices are now offering IVF for cows. It's a common practise for dairy cows to be made pregnant using artificial insemination, but IVF is more specialist. It allows for multiple embryos to be produced from one particularly good cow, meaning the genetics of a herd can be improved more quickly and its health and productivity improved.…

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Former ALC Chair Richard Bullock on the ALR & Sixty Years in Farming 1:03:43

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This episode, my conversation with Richard Bullock, a past Chair of the Agricultural Land Commission. Richard joined me to talk about a life in farming and why chairing the ALC was the hardest job he took on in sixty five years as a farmer. The ALC's Annual Report is a good way to learn the fundamentals about the ALC/ALR if you're into that sort of…

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14/06/24 IVF in dairy cows, CLA election manifesto, flooding, Kate Humble at the Hay Festival 14:07

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The vets using IVF to improve dairy herds, and could a new 2-stage planning system help kickstart the rural economy? We hear from the CLA on what it wants from the next government.In a special episode of On Your Farm recorded at the Hay Festival, Kate Humble explains how she accidentally ended up buying a council farm in the beautiful Wye Valley in…

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13/06/24 Farm vets and the strain of TB; Wildlife Trusts election wish list; Dog DNA 13:38

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We’re talking about vets all this week and one of the most difficult and unpleasant jobs they face is dealing with serious illness and disease in livestock, like the devastating foot and mouth outbreak in 2001. Breaking the painful news to a farmer that their whole livelihood is under threat is something no one wants on their job description. The t…

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12/06/24 - Cereals 2024, the arable event 14:05

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Post-Brexit trade barriers are leaving the UK behind when it comes to introducing new varieties of crops - according to the British Society of Plant Breeders. Anna Hill reports from the arable event, Cereals 2024, where seed breeding is centre stage. After one of the wettest years on record left many farmers have been struggling to get out into the…

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AgriCulture: No Kumbaya for Sophie 7:11

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TURKANA FARMS, LLCGreen E-Market Bulletin June 10, 2024Sophie, font of wisdom, Photo by Mark ScherzerNo Kumbaya for SophieHi all, Mark here.Thanks to farming, I’ve largely abandoned the illusion that human society is somehow separate from the natural world. I’m comfortable... Read More ›

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11/06/24 - Graphene from slurry, bluetongue and vet recruitment 14:09

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In a world first, methane from slurry on a dairy farm in Somerset is being broken down and turned into hydrogen gas and graphene. The farm involved is Worthy Farm, which hosts the Glastonbury Festival. It already has an anaerobic digester which uses slurry from their dairy cows to make methane which is used to make electricity, and now also used to…

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Episode 185 Ardennes Hen / Chickens at the Humane Society with Erin Long / Drop Biscuit Egg Bake / Hand Stamped Metal Jewelry 56:34

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the Ardennes Hen, a very old European chicken breed. We're joined by Erin Long, Marketing Manager for the Harford County Humane Society, to talk about chickens in shelters. We share our recipe for delicious Drop Biscuit Egg Bake, and find some retail therapy with the hand-stamped metal jewelry by Minnesota from …

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Ep199 - The Truth About Crossbreeding and Infusion 1:30:05

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Crossbreeding is a very common method of breeding, but many are using it for the wrong reasons. The truth is, there are some unintended consequences from using this method, many of them are long lasting, and could be detrimental to the breed. In this episode we will discuss what's good about crossbreeding, but also what's not so good about crossbre…

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10/06/24 Calls for a bigger farming budget, closure of another Cornish fish market, farm vets. 11:56

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Farmers need more money - so says the National Farmers' Union which says the incoming Government should increase the agriculture budget. Over the next few weeks as well as hearing from politicians about what they propose for farming, the environment and rural communities, we're also going to hear from rural and wildlife groups about what they think…

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08/06/24 - Farming Today This Week: UK pollinators, bark beetle and NI water pollution 25:05

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Spruce trees may not be viable in the UK in the long term because of a pest which is now in the country. Restrictions on spruce trees have been extended after spruce bark beetles were found in East Anglia. The beetle was first found the the UK in 2018 and areas of the South East of England have been under restriction - that has now been extended to…

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07/06/24 Beetle threatening forestry, Northern Irish farmers and the election, moths, post-Brexit pesticide regulation 13:57

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Spruce trees may not be viable in the UK in the long term because of a pest which is now in the country. Restrictions on spruce trees have been extended after spruce bark beetles were found in East Anglia. This week, we've been hearing from BBC correspondents in the nations about what farmers want from politicians. Today, we hear from Northern Irel…

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06/06/24 - Illegal meat, fruit pollinators and Welsh election wishes 14:05

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The UK is vulnerable to animal diseases because of the ongoing trade in illegal meat, according to the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. The CIEH says that a lack of proper inspections at UK borders makes it easy for criminals to bring meat in. We visit a couple of fruit farms in Herefordshire to find out how they encourage the insects t…

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05/06/24 Lough Neagh pollution; Wild fires; Farming and the general election; Bees and oil seed rape. 14:09

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The agri-food company Moy Park, which supplies chickens throughout the UK and Europe, has breached environmental laws on more than 500 occasions without facing prosecution. A BBC Spotlight investigation into water pollution uncovered the breaches at three different sites in Northern Ireland - including Lough Neagh. Holidaymakers and walkers in Scot…

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04/06/24 - Monitoring pollinators, Oatly factory and farm saunas 14:13

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The UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme has been running for over 6 years now, with thousands of people counting insects in gardens, parks and on farms. So how are our pollinators faring? We visit a network of connected land in Ayrshire, designed to encourage pollinators. The network is being expanded after receiving funding from the Scottish Governmen…

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Episode 184 Exchequer Leghorn / Chick Development with Fiona / Buckwheat Pound Cake with Chocolate Chips / Bright and Early Coffee 58:28

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful Exchequer Leghorn and Fiona joins us for a round table discussion on chick development. We share our recipe for buckwheat pound cake with chocolate chips and find some retail therapy with Bright and Early Coffee. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link. https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100…

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Ep198 - Words that Creates Controversies 55:17

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Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley – as they talk about the Art of Selective Breeding, and what it takes to create a strain. We address issues that affect breeders, just like you. In this episode of “Bred to Perfection Live,” we are going to discuss questions that I have asked my followers and members on my Faceboo…

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Ep 214 Dunlouise: Outlander, Lowlander, Highlander - Angus 45:08

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We’re going down memory lane, and back to the beginning of all things for today’s podcast. In this case, it means the start of something that has grown into a behemoth in the world of Agriculture. Originally from the shores of Scotland near Aberdeen, the cattle breed known as “Angus” has become the powerhouse breed by which all things are measured.…

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Heritage Pig Breeding Around BC 43:17

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This episode we’re taking a look at small scale pork production in BC, and specifically, a few farrowing operations around the province. Got something to tell me? Are you a farmer or non-profit that wants to post something on the community bulliten board? Send a voice memo (preferred!) or written words to Jordan: 250 767 6636 podcast@farminginbc.ca…

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AgriCulture: Be Prepared 6:41

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TURKANA FARMS, LLC Green E-Market Bulletin May 27, 2024 Tomatoes replace mugwort, Photo by Mark Scherzer Be PreparedHi all, Mark here.As my last bulletin may have suggested to you, I was not a successful Boy Scout. As reflected in... Read More ›

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Episode 183 Cinnamon Queen Chicken / Backyard Flock Biosecurity with Dr Yuko Sato / Chili with Cornbread Topping / Murray Fest Midwest 1:04:20

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In this week's episode we spotlight a hybrid variety chicken - the Cinnamon Queen. The wonderful Dr. Yuko Sato, Extension Veterinarian at Iowa State University, chats with us about keeping your backyard flock safe during fair and festival season. We share our recipe for Chili with Cornbread Topping, and give you an update on the latest speakers add…

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Ep197 - Breeding Practices are Wrong, But Never Go Away 46:24

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These are practices that have been used for years, but are not based on good science or good selective breeding practices, but never producing favorable results. These practices, or beliefs, arose suddenly, shared as if they were true, and adopted by others who were desperately looking for answers too. Not knowing whether they would work, and lacki…

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The Rich Heritage of Chicken Breeds 1:08:18

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In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Tyler Jenkins talks with Richard Udale and Anne Fanatico in an enlightening conversation about the world of poultry breeding, genetics, and the rich history of the chicken. Richard and Anne, both renowned experts in the field, discuss the evolution of various chicken …

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Episode 182 Silkie Chickens / How to Feed Juveniles-Pullets with Nutrena's Mark and Twain / Cheesy Potato Hash / Cozy Chicken Mystery Series 1:03:26

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In this week's episode, we spotlight the original pet chicken -the Silkie! Mark Eggers and Twain Lockhart from Nutrena Feeds join us for a great chat about the best ways to feed juvenile birds as they grow into pullets. We share our recipe for Cheesy Potato Hash, and find some retail therapy with a cozy chicken mystery book series. Grubbly Farms - …

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Ep196 - Is Purity of Blood a Reachable Goal? 54:09

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This has been a controversial topic for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid, what I noticed was, the people who said there were no such thing as a Pure Strain, were the same people who were always adding new blood. They were only breeding best to best, and their fowl looked mixed. On the other hand, the breeders who did believe in creating …

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Ep 213 Anson Tebbetts: The Darn Tough Cherry Garcia Donkey Run 45:56

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We concluded the World Devon Congress adventure with the State that put these cattle on the map – okay, they’re on the flag, anyway. We had a wonderful tour through the Green Mountain State of Vermont, on our way to meet up with Anson Tebbets, Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets. This lovely man took a walk down the lane on his family farm t…

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West Enderby Farm: Carrots in the North Okanagan 52:06

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This episode, a conversation with farmer Paddy Doherty of West Enderby Farm. Paddy and his partner Elaine retired last year, but for close to fifteen years they grew organic carrots and a couple other crops in the North Okanagan. Paddy and Elaine's reputation as solid farmers would have been enough to fill a whole interview, but there was a lot mor…

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AgriCulture: One of Those Mornings 6:54

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TURKANA FARMS, LLC Green E-Market Bulletin May 13, 2024 Newly arrived turkey poults eat egg yolks for fortification, Photo by Mark Scherzer One of Those MorningsHi all, Mark here.I am a creature of habit and an inveterate procrastinator. Both... Read More ›

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