Backyard Bounty

In this week's Backyard Bounty podcast we join Nicole as she talks with Christine Webster of The Peoples Bees about how beekeeping connects people and bees.What You'll LearnWhat bees can teach you about community Introspective benefits of beekeepingHow Bees are "gateway bugs"Meditation, yoga, and bees!Our GuestChristine moved from third-story apartment living to a home with land, where she caught the Beekeeping bug! Over 3 years she has built on her knowledge of bees and her Beekeeping business. Bees need help, and people need help understanding why. The Peoples Bees can make that connection.Resources & Links MentionedThe Bees People  website, Facebook,  InstagramDreaming the Bee*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeInformation Overwhelm And The Beekeeping Beginner ft Charlotte of Carolina Honey BeesSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Moonshine for beginners is this week's Backyard Bounty podcast topic as we join Nicole as she talks with Russell of MoonshineStillPro.What You'll LearnWhat other uses there are for a stillFederal and state laws to think aboutSafety measures to considerHow to add flavorBeginner mistakes, questions, and starting pointsOur GuestRussell is a Certified Bourbon Steward who became fascinated with fermentation and the art of distillation. As part of his journey to learn about distillation, he met with a local long-time Moonshiner. He taught him how to build his own still and make moonshine from common grocery store ingredients. He turned the skills and knowledge he gained into MoonshineStillPro to pass on his experience to other hobbyists interested in distillation.Resources & Links MentionedMoonshineStillPro website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeHow to Grow Microgreens from Start to Harvest ft Pamela of Sunshine Green's FarmSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

The 4 principles of soil health is this week's Backyard Bounty podcast topic as we join Nicole as she talks with Tony, Farm Manager at the Columbia Center or Urban AgricultureWhat You'll LearnThe 4 principles of soil health and how to apply them to your soilWhy to use cover cropsHow and why to minimize soil disturbanceSome great ideas for tools you may want to add to you tool shedHow to reduce the time that soil is left bareUsing transplanting as a benefit to soil healthHow soil testing and mineral prescriptions can help your soilOur GuestAs the Urban Farm Manager for CCUA, Tony oversees the day-to-day growing operations for CCUa's Planting for the Pantry program. He is engaged in facilitating volunteers, Americorps service members, and staff toward seeing their crop plan through to ensure that the freshest, tastiest, most exciting vegetables are grown for local consumption where it's most needed.Resources & Links MentionedColumbia Center or Urban Agriculture website, Faceboook, Youtube and InstagramMarket Farming with Rotations and Cover Crops: An Organic Bio-Extensive System – The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeSoil Food Web and Soil Regeneration for Healthier Crops Ft. Dr. Elaine InghamSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

This week on Backyard Bounty podcast we Nicole talks with Greg from UrbanFarm.org about fixing the broken food system in our backyard.What You'll LearnWhy fixing the broken food system in your backyard is importantIdeas on how to urban garden within an HOA areaHow to get started with permaculture even in a small areaOur GuestGreg Peterson is passionate and driven with his mission in life is being fuelled by the idea that “I am the person on the planet repsonsible for transforming our food system.”Greg is the founder of The Urban Farm where on the website you will find free and paid courses, classes, and podcasts, that will help you gain the understanding, the confidence, and the inspiration to grow your own food. We have included links in the show notes below to The Urban Farm website and podcast.Resources & Links MentionedUrban Farm Website, Podcast, Instagram, Facebook page and email Greg@urbanfarm.orgOther resources mentioned by Greg Monthly Garden Chat , HealthySoilHacked.comIntroduction to Permaculture by Bill MollisonPermaculture Manual – Bill MollisonThe Edible Ecosystem Solution: Growing Biodiversity in Your Backyard and Beyond – Zach Loeks*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeSoil Food Web and Soil Regeneration for Healthier Crops Ft. Dr. Elaine InghamSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Learn some great tips for raising ducks in your backyard on this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast. We join Nicole as she chats with Liz from The Cape Coop.What You’ll LearnCommon beginner mistakes and how to avoid themWhat to feed duckingsIntegrating new birds into the flockWhat to consider when choosing a mixed or same-sex flockWhat to feed ducklingsTips for keep ducks in winterAdvantages of selling duck eggsOur GuestLiz is a backyard farmer in Massachusetts and began her backyard farm adventure in 2012 with 4 chickens. At the time she thought that would be the extent of the “farm”, fast forward 9 years and she now has 21 chickens, 11 ducks, 3 rabbits, 3 alpacas a large garden and has moved to a different house with more land and a huge barn!Liz encourages everyone to give backyard farming a try, from apartment dwellers growing tomatoes on a balcony to people with a little more room that want to get into keeping livestock. Starting without any special training, just a love of animals and a desire to provide some of her food, she believes if she can grow a backyard farm, anyone can! She is also a strong advocate of finding community and support which is vital to success when you start out. Liz loves to add to that community with her farm blog, where you can find tips for raising ducks, and much more!Liz also runs a soap business at the farm where she makes artisan soaps & spa products. Check out the links in the resources section below for more info.Resources & Links MentionedThe Cape Coop Website, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Liz’s DIY BlogChicken nipple waterersFirst Saturday LimeSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

This week on Backyard Bounty podcast we join Nicole as she shares 7 top tips for raising backyard chickens from some of her most loved podcastsWhat You’ll LearnHow to raise a large flock of chickens on pastureThe dangers of heat lamps and safe alternativesHow to use essential oils with chickensThe basics of fermenting chicken feedTop tips for building the perfect chicken coopHow to keep chickens safe from predatorsHow to get started raising chickensOur GuestNicole is a Colorado native and an outdoor enthusiast. A retired firefighter and paramedic, Heritage Acres Market and her family are now her main focus. When not working on the farm, she enjoys creating new content for the blog and recording new episodes of the Backyard Bounty Podcast.Resources & Links MentionedHow to raise chickens on pasture (Will Vogl)Dangers of heat lamps (Brad Davidson)Essential oils for chickens (Kerrie Hubbard)Fermenting chicken feed (Scratch & Peck Feeds)Key features of coops (Carolina Coops)Prevention and management of predators (Dr. Matt Springer)How to raise chickens (Annette of Azure Farm)*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeCommon Backyard Chicken Questions Answered ft. Nicole from Backyard Bounty PodcastSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Periodical Cicadas are this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast topic as we join Nicole as she talks with Gene KritskyWhat You’ll LearnWhat are the different types of Cicada?What is the life cycle of a periodical cicada?What role cicadas play in the environmentWhere and when do cicadas emerge.How you can help map the 2021 emergence of the periodical cicada Brood X. Our GuestGene Kritsky, PhD is Professor of Biology and Dean of Behavioral and Natural Sciences at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati. He is a Fellow of the Entomological Society of America and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He received his BA in Biology from Indiana University in 1974, and his MS and PhD in Entomology from the University of Illinois in 1976 and 1977 respectively.Gene lives with his wife, the artist Jessee Smith, in Cincinnati, Ohio.Resources & Links MentionedCicada Safari – download the free app from the Apple app store or Google playCicada safari websiteGene’s website*Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition bookCicada jewelry made by Genes wife,*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeFascinating Facts about Bats & How To Attract Them ft Dr. Merlin TuttleSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the show by calling our listener line at (719) 647-7754Shop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Plant Pathology and powdery mildew is this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast topic as we join Nicole as she talks with plant pathologist David Gadoury.What You’ll LearnWhat is Plant Pathology and what do they do?How work in plant pathology helped with the control of grapevine powdery mildewLearn how to combat plant pathogens in a backyard environmentWhat are the different types of plant pathogens and how they affect the plants they infectLearn how to become a plant pathologist, including where to find paid internships!Our GuestDavid Gadoury is a Plant Pathologist at Cornell University specializing in epidemiology and pathogen ecology. His specialty means he tries to learn as much as he can about how pathogen populations cause disease and then use that information to design better ways to control them.David also hosts a podcast called Plantopia for The American Phytopathological Society, which deals with how plant pathogens affect our everyday lives.Resources & Links MentionedAmerican Phytopathological Society websitePlantopia PodcastAPS Bookstore*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeSoil Food Web and Soil Regeneration for Healthier Crops Ft. Dr. Elaine InghamSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

In this episode of Backyard Bounty podcast we explore the incredible world of the food soil web with Nicole and her guest Dr. Elaine Ingham.What You’ll LearnHow and why Dr. Elaine became fascinated with the soil food web.What is the Soil Food WebWhy the Soil Food Web is vitalHow to turn dead dirt into healthy living soilHow healthy, living soil can lower our carbon footprint and increase the quality of produce, which in turn improves human healthOur GuestDr. Ingham uncovered the Soil Food Web nearly four decades ago and has been pioneering research about Soil Food Web ever since.Widely recognized as the world’s foremost soil biologist, she’s passionate about empowering ordinary people to bring the soils in their communities back to life.Dr Elaine’s™ Soil Food Web Approach has been used to successfully restore the ecological functions of soils on more than five million acres of farmland all over the world. The courses offered by Dr Elaine’s™ Soil Food Web School have been designed for people with, or without, a science background – making them accessible to individuals who wish to learn and to begin a meaningful and impactful career in an area that will help to secure the survival of humans and other species.Resources & Links Mentioned*Soil Food website / Facebook / Instagram / YouTubeFREE- Click here to learn more about how the Soil Food Web works*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeOrganic Garden Pest Control ft Jill McSheehySupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

How do pesticides affect honey bees? Find out in this episode of Backyard Bounty podcast as we join Nicole as she chats to Reed Johnson Ph.D.What You’ll LearnHow do pesticides affect honey bees?Why corn planting can lead to Honey Bee deathsWhat is being done to reduce Honey Bee death from pesticidesOur GuestReed is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University in Wooster, Ohio. He teaches two courses at Ohio State: one on the biology and practical aspects of beekeeping and the other on pesticide toxicology and application. His research focuses on determining how bees are exposed to pesticides and measuring the effect that toxic exposure has on the health of honey bees with the goal of promoting bee health in the context of modern agriculture.Resources & Links MentionedOhio State University Department of Entomology Website,Ohio State University Bee Lab Website*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeQueen Honey Bee Fertility Research ft Alison McAfeeSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

 Heather from Herbal Academy joins Nicole to discuss herbalism basics for humans and animals in this episode Backyard Bounty podcast.What You’ll LearnWhere can you find research on various herbs in the Herbal Academy* platformWhich herbs beginners should focus onWhat space you will need to get started growing herbsHow to preserve your herbsOur GuestHeather is a clinical herbalist, While she was learning her craft she made her living in or around farms and horticulture, or allied with naturopathic medicine in a rural community.Herbal Academy is founded by Marlene Adelmann who came to learn about herbalism after using herbs in a culinary way and after studying and practicing herbalism joined herbalists with many different talents to build a school that could reach more people.The Herbal Academy has become a wildly popular program with participants worldwide. Courses are aimed at both brand new herb learners as well as those who are becoming more advanced or starting a business.Offering various programs The Herbal Academy* caters to those who wish to be in an online community, or for those who prefer self-study only or want to pick and choose from the content, The Herbarium is also available with many participants doing both a course and subscribing to The Herbarium.Resources & Links MentionedHerbal Academy Website*, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, PinterestVIVOHOME Electric 400W 8 Trays Food Dehydrator Machine with Digital Timer and Temperature Control*Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds*Denotes affiliate linksYou May Also LikeHealing Flower Essences ft Maxine ImmelmanSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Queen Honey Bee Fertility Research is our topic for this episode of Backyard Bounty podcast as we join Nicole and Alison McAfee.What You’ll LearnHow temperature fluctuations can affect queen honey bee fertilityWhat research is currently being conducted in the Queen Honey Bee Fertility areaThe best place to source your Queen BeesOur GuestAlison has a Bachelor’s in biochemistry and did her PhD in genome science and technology at UBC. For that, she studied hygienic behavior which is where honey bees sacrifice their diseased babies to keep them from getting everyone else sick.She is currently appointed at both UBC and NCSU, studying queen health and reproduction.Alison is also a science writer and writes a monthly column for American Bee Journal and has had freelance pieces appear in Scientific American.Resources & Links MentionedAlison’s Website and TwitterFind your local Beekeeping AssociationYou May Also LikeResearch Updates on Oxalic Acid For Bees & More ft Randy Oliver of Scientific BeekeepingSupport The ShowYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

This week on the Backyard Bounty podcast we bring you something a little different as Nicole joins Brad from Coop Dreams TV for their Teaching Tuesday Facebook live eventWHAT YOU’LL LEARNGuinea Fowl and things to things to consider you get startedFermenting feed why you should do itHow Nicole got started with Heritage Acres MarketWhat to keep on your chicken first aid kitOUR GUESTCoop Dreams is a TV series for anyone that ever chased a dream. Or wanted backyard chickens…or goats…or bees…or a garden.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDCoop Dreams TV Facebook, Website, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube ChannelWhere to watch Coop Dreams TV*Berkley Water Filters*Watering Nipples* Backyard Poultry Health ebook*Denotes affiliate linksYOU MAY ALSO LIKEHow To Raise Chickens ft Annette of Azure FarmSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Join Nicole as she answers some common backyard chicken questions from Backyard Bounty podcast listeners.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNEffects of light on rearing chicks and egg productionHow to introduce new chickens to your flockHow to water cheaply and easilyOUR GUESTNicole is a Colorado native and an outdoor enthusiast. A retired firefighter/paramedic, Heritage Acres Market, and her family are now her main focus. When not working on the farm, she enjoys creating new content for the blog and recording new episodes of the Backyard Bounty Podcast.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDText Nicole with your questions 719 292 3207Leave your questions for future Q & A episodes on SpeakpipeIntroducing new chickensFrostbiteLink to Wintertime Webinar by Univ of PennSummertime feedBrooder lightRaising mealwormsFermenting feedUltimate list of what chickens feed*Chicken nipples product and Informational post*Essential nutrients seed blend*Sweeter Heater*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Join Nicole and Megan from Creative Vegetable Gardener as they discuss easy food preservation in this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNTypes of easy food preservationHow to store fresh vegetablesWhat to preserve to make preparing your dinner easier!How to plan a garden to make sure you have enough food to preserve.OUR GUESTMegan is a garden educator, speaker, and writer and has been running The Creative Vegetable Gardener for about 8 years and has been gardening for 20 years! She lives in zone 5, Madison, WI.Megan offers simple & easy gardening advice focused on helping people get better results from their garden. Her mission in life is to help gardeners cut through the noise of all the overcomplicated gardening advice out there by keeping it simple.Megan always focuses on the essentials first, helping gardeners skip over the common mistakes by stripping things back to the basics, making sure you’re growing more food, and getting the results you want.She’ll help bring more pleasure to the whole gardening experience by guiding people into delving more deeply into the beautiful details of gardening with some fun experimentation.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDThe Creative Vegetable Gardener Website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, PinterestCreative Vegetable Gardener Learning CenterSuper Easy Food Preserving bookFree mini-course: Get Started Stocking Your Pantry for WinterMasterclass: Fill Your Pantry From Your GardenYOU MAY ALSO LIKEMost Important Steps To Growing A Healthy Garden ft Joe GardenerSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Cast iron skillets are our topic for this week's Backyard Bounty podcast as we join Nicole and Stephen the pan man and Co-Founder of Field CompanyWHAT YOU’LL LEARNThe differences between old and new cast ironHow to properly use and care for cast iron regardless of ageHow to cook with cast IronHow to recondition old pansSome common misconceptions when it comes to using cast ironOUR GUESTStephen started the Field Company with his brother in 2015. They make a lighter, smoother cast iron skillet like your grandma had.Stephen is passionate about making and using high-quality tools that enable folks to roll up their sleeves and take matters into their own hands. The goal with Field Company is to make things right, meaning Field Company has very high-quality standards, only using natural materials, and paying close attention to the making and manufacturing process. The company believes that if the process isn’t elegant, the end result rarely is! They apply this belief to their cast iron cookware and to everything that they make.The two main features Field Skillet brought back to cast iron are the smooth cooking surface and lighter weight, which is common in older cast iron. They also wanted to make a beautiful object that feels great in your hands and makes you want to use it daily.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDField Company website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram*Shop Field Company*Cast Iron: The Ultimate Book of the World’s Most Prized Cookware with More Than 300 International Recipes *Denotes affiliate linksYOU MAY ALSO LIKESmall Space Gardening ft. Kevin from Epic GardeningSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

History of Beekeeping in North America is this week's topic on Backyard Bounty podcast as we join Nicole and Dr. Tammy Horn Potter.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow honey bees made their way to North AmericaWhat four inventions of the 1800’s are still used in beekeeping todayHow History of Beekeeping tells of using bees to defend against Vikings!OUR GUESTTammy is the author of three books about honey bees: Bees in America, How the Honey Bee Shaped a Nation was published in 2005; Beeconomy: What Women and Bees teach us about Local Trade and Global Markets in 2012; and her most recent book Flower Power: Establishing Pollinator Habitat published in 2019.She is also the Kentucky State Apiarist for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and serves on serve on four boards related to bees: Honey Bee Health Coalition, Eastern Apiculture Society, Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, and Project Apis MRESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDTammy Horn Potter Facebook* Bees in America: How the Honey Bee Shaped a Nation* Beeconomy: What Women and Bees Can Teach Us about Local Trade and the Global Market* Flower Power: Establishing Pollinator Habitat Tammy’s books are also available through theIf you wish to get hold of Tammy for a hive inspection in the state of Kentucky please email Tammy.Potter@KY.gov she generally needs about 2 weeks' notice.YOU MAY ALSO LIKEInformation Overwhelm And The Beekeeping Beginner ft Charlotte of Carolina Honey BeesSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

SHOW NOTESJoin Nicole as she discusses raising pheasants with Chris of MacFarlane Pheasants in this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNThe nutritional needs of pheasantsWhy you should not raise pheasants with other birdsHousing needs for pheasantsOUR GUESTMacFarlane Pheasant is the largest pheasant farm in North America and will hatch over 2 million chicks each year. They raise 400,000 pheasants for release, 180k for food. Additionally, they raise 60k French partridge, 40k Hungarian partridge, and 20k chukar partridge.Their chicks are sold Internationally, and mature birds are sold across the US and Canada.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDMacFarlane Pheasants website / FacebookMacFarlane Pheasants shop*Game Bird Breeders Handbook by Allen Woodard Pran Vohra & Vern Denton*The Pheasants of the World: Biology and Natural History*Denotes affiliate linksYOU MAY ALSO LIKEPrevention and Management of Common Backyard Chicken Predators ft Dr. Matt SpringerSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

In this week’s Backyard Bounty podcast we learn how to grow microgreens as Nicole chats with Pamela of Sunshine Green’s Farm.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow to grow microgreens What you need to get startedWhat are microgreens?The difference between microgreens sproutsHow nutritious microgreens areThe seeds you can grow into a microgreensThe seeds that are good for beginnersOUR GUESTSunshine Green’s Farm is a small, indoor vertical urban farm 3 blocks from downtown Colorado Springs. Initially, Pamela only offered 5 different types of microgreens but now grows and sells over 20 different types!RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDSunshine Green's Farm Website / Instagram Sunshine Green’s Farm Shop – be sure to use Heritage10 for 10% off your first orderMicrogreen recipesJournal of Food Science, Microgreen nutrition, food safety, and shelf lifeMicrogreen Seeding Density CalculatorTrue Leaf MarketJohnny’s Selected SeedsMumm’s Sprouting Seeds*Seed trays*Coconut coir grow mats *LED Grow lights*Denotes affiliate linksYOU MAY ALSO LIKEGrowing Mushrooms at Home ft Josh & Megan of Megan’s MushroomsSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Find video episodes on YouTubeSubscribe to the podcast email newsletterSubmit a question or suggestion for the showShop Backyard Bounty merchandiseJoin our text community (719) 292- 3207Get behind the scenes with PatreonFind us online @HeritageAcresMarket: Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / Gab / PinterestSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Pastured pigs and how to raise them on the homestead are featured in this week's podcast episode with your host Nicole and Chuck from Sheraton Park Farms.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhy pastured pigs are a great addition to your homestead.Why you need a mentor before you start to raise your own pastured pigs.What you need to get started raising pigs.Get some great tips on getting started with raising pastured pigs.Are pigs really aggressive?OUR GUESTChuck and his wife Saundra are first-generation farmers with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry as Paramedics and Registered Nursing.Three years ago Chuck and Saundra moved to Greensboro, NC. Just prior to that move, Saundra had completed a summer internship at a small local butcher shop in West Jefferson, North Carolina. She came home one day and said, “I think there is something to the local food, know your farmer movement”. After a bit of research, they were hooked on the idea, and with a move in the works, they elected to buy a farm and start farming.Chuck and Saundra now farm 32 acres (20 owned and 12 leased) just outside the 3rd largest city in North Carolina. They love caring for the land, raising animals the right way, doing a good hard day’s work, and helping people feed their families quality food they can feel good about.They raise chickens for both eggs and meat, turkeys, sheep, and pigs. All on pasture without the use of antibiotics, hormones, or other unnatural inputs. They have grown their enterprise from zero experience to a 6 figure business in just 3 years!They are rightly proud of the products they produce and are honored that their customers trust them to help feed their families each week.Sheraton Farm products can be found during the market season (April through November) at the High Point Farmer’s Market in downtown High Point, NC, and the Clemmons Farmers Market at the Clemmons YMCA, Clemmons, NC.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDSheraton Park Farms websiteSheraton Park Farms FacebookSheraton Park Farms InstagramSheraton Park Farms YouTubeThe Grass-fed Life PodcastFarrow to Finish School by J & L Green FarmJoel Salatin Podcast from Backyard Bounty*Denotes affiliate linksSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Growing lavender is the topic of this week’s conversation as we join our host Nicole and Paola of Sage Creations Organic Farm.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNSoil types lavender grows best in.Growing lavender for various usages.Diseases and pests to look out for.Suppressing weeds within your lavender crop.The life span of the lavender shrub.What to consider before growing lavender.OUR GUESTPaola has worked in organic farming and marketing for the last 25 years. In her commitment to organic farming and raising her family in Colorado’s clean air and wholesome way of life, she manages the farm and maintains lavender fields, 4000 feet of greenhouse space, medicinal herb crops, heirloom vegetables and a cherry orchard!Paola has always had a love for herbs and vegetables and thought lavender would be a great crop for Colorado, and began her journey of growing lavender in 2006.Over the years as lavender fields grew, Sage Creations extended their product line to include certified organic essential oils; lavender inspired home décor, bath, and body products, and lavender plant starts.Sage Creations farms are 10 acres and currently has 6 acres in lavender production. They grow 3 species and over 60 different cultivars of lavender. For the last 11 years, the farm has been trialing different species and cultivars of lavender to see which is best suited for the South Western State’s climate and its different zones.Sage Farmers works with numerous growers throughout Colorado and the Southwestern states. Their farm’s lavender plugs and plants have been sold throughout the US. In addition to propagating and distilling lavender.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDSage Creations Organic Farm WebsiteSage Creations Organic Farm Facebook PageSage Creations Organic Farm InstagramSage Creations Organic Farm YouTube ChannelSage Creations Guide to Ordering Lavender for Spring Planting: What you need to knowMichigan State University Growing Lavender GuideLavender Association of ColoradoUS Lavender Growers Association*Denotes affiliate linksSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

SHOW NOTESHow to make money homesteading is this week’s topic of conversation as we join Nicole and Joel Salatin, farmer and author of many books including the new title soon be published; Homestead Animal Happiness.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow To Make Money Homesteading even on a small acreage.How a solarium and rainwater catchment lower your overheads and help your homestead be more profitable.How to make money homesteading with the power of perseverance!The animals should you first add to your backyard hobby farm?How to use synergy in your homestead to increase your output and decrease your inputHow to use deep bedding to reduce animal odor and make fertilizer.OUR GUESTJoel Salatin is a self-described Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer! He is a second-generation farmer and farms full-time with this family in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley at their aptly named Polyface Farm.Polyface Farm is a multi-generational pastured livestock enterprise raising beef, pigs, chickens, turkeys, rabbits, sheep and also has a sawmill which adds value to their forested acres. The farm supports about 20 full-time salaries, offers educational seminars, and germinates new farmers through a formal stewardship and apprenticeship program.Polyface farm delivers and ships to some 6,000 families, 50 restaurants, and also services on-farm customers.Joel has written 14 books and is also the editor of The Stockman Grass Farmer magazine. He is currently working on a new book, Homestead Animal Happiness, which will be available summer 2021.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDPolyface Farm WebsitePolyface Farm Facebook PagePolyface Farm TwitterPolyface Farm InstagramThe Stockman Grass Farmer Magazine*You Can Farm: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Start & Succeed in a Farming Enterprise*Pastured Poultry Profit$*Fields of Farmers: Interning, Mentoring, Partnering, Germinating*Beyond Labels: A Doctor and a Farmer Conquer Food Confusion One Bite at a Time*Your Successful Farm Business: Production, Profit, Pleasure*Folks, This Ain’t Normal: A Farmer’s Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better WorldPolyface Intensive Discovery Seminars, July 26-27 July 30-31 Aug. 6-7 2021 Registration is handled by The Stockman Grass Farmer magazine: Tel: 601-853-7755Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

SHOW NOTESThe basics of raising goats is our topic this week as join Nicole and Deborah Niemann of Thrifty Homesteader.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNGoats are browsers, not grazers, and what that means to your homestead.Why learning the basics of raising goats before you bring them home is essential to their health.Steps to complete before you get goats.What to look and tests that need to be performed on goats before you purchase.The basics of raising goats will differ depending on your individual circumstances.Why the vet you use for your pet cat or dog is not the best choice for your goats.OUR GUESTDeborah and her family moved to the country in 2002 to start growing their own food organically.They have raised cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry, plus llamas, but ultimately have settled on sheep, goats and poultry as their livestock of choice! The family also have a garden and make their own maple syrup.Raising goats did not come easy to Deborah. In fact, she found it was the hardest animal she has ever tried to raise. In the early years, her goats dying and nobody could really tell her why, but rather than give up, she set herself the task of figuring out what was wrong and learned more than just the basics of raising goats but enough to write three books! Two editions of Raising Goats Naturally, which are 300+ pages, and Goats Giving Birth – see resources below for a link to purchase.Deborah doesn’t simply tell people to do what works for her goat herd because every farm is different, and every goat herd is different. What worked on Farm X may literally kill another farm’s goats. She tells people that there is no one-size-fits-all recommendation for raising goats. The answer is almost always “it depends.”She firmly believes in understanding the “Why” behind information given to goat owners and she explains the science behind various recommendations. This then enables people to understand why they see so many conflicting opinions and can then apply only what will work best for their herd’s specific needs.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDThrifty Homesteader WebsiteThrifty Homesteader FacebookThrifty Homesteader TwitterThrifty Homesteader InstagramThrifty Homesteader YoutubeThrifty Homesteader PinterestFor the Love of Goats PodcastBackyard Bounty Podcast Goat and Sheep Health ft Dr. Reid ReddenCourses from the Thrifty Homesteader*Raising Goats Naturally (second edition 2018) book* Goats Giving Birth (June 2020) bookJust Kidding: Stories and Reflections on Goats Giving Birth Kindle Edition*Denotes affiliate linksSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

This week planting habitat for bees and other pollinators is the topic of discussion between our host Nicole and Dr. Marla Spivak of the University of MinnesotaWHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow planting habitat for bees and other pollinators is the best way to help themWhat flowers to include when planting habitat for bees and other pollinatorsHow everyone can help bees and other pollinatorsWhat is a bee lawnOUR GUESTDr. Marla Spivak, McArthur Fellow 2010, Distinguished McKnight Professor and a beekeeper for over 40 years. Currently, she works primarily on research and extension with the University of Minnesota.She is the head of the Spivak Honey Bee Lab and where you will find links to research, academic classes, research, and a plethora of information on planting habitat for bees and other pollinatorsRESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDUniversity of Minnesota Bee LabUniversity of MN Bee Squad Facebook PageUniversity of MN Free Bee InfoSpivak Honey Bee LabBackyard Bounty Podcast Pollinators of Native PlantsBoard of Water and Soil Resources - Lawns to Legumes Program*Pollinators of Native Plants: Attract, Observe and Identify Pollinators and Beneficial Insects with Native Plants Book*Managing Alternative Pollinators: A Handbook for Beekeepers, Growers, and Conservationists Book*Denotes affiliate linksSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Growing mushrooms at home is the topic of conversation his week as we join Nicole and her guests Megan and Josh of Megan's Mushrooms.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow easy it is to get started growing mushrooms at home.Different ways to grow mushrooms at home.The health benefits of growing mushrooms at home.The process of growing mushrooms on a larger scale in a dry environment.Some basic mushroom cooking techniquesOUR GUESTMegan and her husband Josh live in Rocky Ford, Colorado on 40 acres and have always had dreams of homesteading and growing their own food. They have rescue cats and 3 dogs, no children and are looking forward to getting more animals as the homestead grows. Both Megan and her husband absolutely love going to the little farmstands in their local area and have dreams of having a similar stand with all of their different kinds of mushrooms!Megan’s passion is all things mushrooms! Four years ago she didn’t even know that most of the gourmet mushroom varieties existed. Then she found a grow your own kit on Amazon and fell in love with the oyster mushrooms due to their flavor and health benefits. From there she started her business and is always learning more about how amazing all mushrooms are!Megan has a great interest in the medicinal benefits of mushrooms and how they can help so many people. Her goal is to bring the culture of medicinal and gourmet mushrooms to Colorado. She carries organic mushroom extracts in 14 different varieties. Medicinal mushrooms are superfoods that have been utilized in eastern medicine for thousands of years.The mushrooms available for Megan’s Mushrooms taste like bacon!! All of their mushrooms are wood-loving species grown off clean-sourced, sterilized sawdust. They contain up to 28 grams of protein per cup and varieties are chosen based on flavor and nutritional benefits. Lion’s Mane tastes like buttered lobster, Blue Oysters and Black Pearl Trumpets have an amazing umami/bacon-like flavor, and both Trumpet varieties have a meaty texture that makes them an awesome source for hundreds of alternative vegan dishes.Megan’s Mushrooms grow kits are an easy and fun activity for all ages and provide education on growing mushrooms and a motivating appreciation toward food independence.Megan’s Mushrooms aim to provide the highest quality, fresh mushrooms as well as other mushroom products that even non-mushroom lovers can enjoy! They grow indoors year-round and deliver from Rocky Ford all the way to parts of Denver weekly.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDClick here for a generous special offer just for Backyard Bounty listeners and you too can start growing mushrooms at home!Megan’s Mushrooms WebsiteMegan’s Mushrooms Facebook PageMegan’s Mushrooms InstagramMyers MushroomsMossy Creek MushroomsMushroom Growing For Beginners & Experts Facebook group* Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation book* Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation eBook* Mini Greenhouse 4 Tier Indoor Outdoor Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

The prevention and management of common backyard chicken predators is the topic being discussed this week as we join Nicole and Dr. Matt Springer of the University of Kentucky.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNLearn which are the most common predators of your backyard chickens.Techniques for the prevention and management of common backyard chicken predators.How securing your flock and their food supply will be one of the best tools in the prevention and management of common backyard chicken predators.How your State Wildlife Agency and local Extension Service can help in the prevention and management of common backyard chicken predators.How to use fencing, escape cover, and netting as a tool against common predators from the ground and sky.OUR GUESTMatt Springer, Ph.D. is an Assistant Extension Professor of Wildlife Management at the University of Kentucky.Matt Springer is from Allentown, Pennsylvania, and went to Juniata College for his B.S., University of Delaware for M.S., and Southern Illinois University Carbondale for his Ph.D.Although he grew up in the city Matt was instilled with a love of nature from his parents. An avid hunter, fisherman, and trapper he enjoys gardening and has had a small chicken flock until recently. Matt has firsthand experience with the prevention and management of common backyard chicken predatorsRESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDUniversity of Kentucky Wildlife Extension Facebook PageUniversity of Kentucky Extension WebsiteUniversity of Kentucky Forestry Extension Radio Show/PodcastFrom The Woods Today on YouTubeUniversity of Kentucky Predator Management for Small-scale Poultry Enterprises in Kentucky PDFUniversity of Nebraska Identification Key to Scat*National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals (National Audubon Society Field Guides) 2nd Edition*Peterson Field Guide to Mammals of North America (Peterson Field Guides (Paperback)) Paperback – October 1, 2006*National Audubon Society Pocket Guide: Familiar Animal Tracks of North America*Bird Netting 50’x50′ Heavy Duty Nylon Netting for Bird, Poultry,Deer and Other Pests*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Get behind the scenes on PatreonShop Backyard Bounty Swag & MoreFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message pageSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Join Nicole and Dr. Reid Redden, sheep & goat specialist with Texas A&M Agrilife extension as they chat about goat and sheep health.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNThe importance of good nutrition for goat and sheep health.How coccidia affects goats, it’s symptoms, and when to treat.Why a Google search of plants toxic to goats and sheep shouldn’t cause panic!Why internal parasites are a concern for goat and sheep health, how to treat and prevent.OUR GUESTDr. Reid Redden grew up on a diversified ranch in Utopia, Texas, and attained his BS, MS, and Ph.D. related to animal science and small ruminants. Reid raises sheep, and it is his life’s work.His work with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension allows him to offer non-biased science-based information to support goat producers.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDAmerican Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite ControlTexas A&M AgriLife Extension WebsiteTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Facebook pageTexas A&M AgriLife Extension TwitterTexas A&M AgriLife Extension InstagramTexas A&M AgriLife Extension YoutubeAmerican Sheep Industry PodcastEpisode #057: Livestock Guardian Dogs ft Renee of Mountain Woods Farm*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Get behind the scenes on PatreonShop Backyard Bounty Swag & MoreFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message pageSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Join Nicole and Dr. Merlin Tuttle and Theresa of the Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation as they discuss much-maligned bats.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNOvercoming your fear.Did bats really cause COVID-19?How & Why to attract bats.How intelligent are bats?Effects on crop pollination and pest control.How to select and locate your own bat house.OUR GUESTMerlin Tuttle, renowned bat expert, educator, and wildlife photographer, has studied and photographed bats worldwide for more than 60 years. He has been a leader in international bat conservation and his organization, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, is the most recent contribution by Merlin Tuttle to the world of bats. With over 60 years of in-depth knowledge and experience, Merlin Tuttle founded MTBC to teach the world understanding and appreciation of the vital contributions bats make to human beings and the world we live in. Merlin is also a Research Fellow in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Texas at Austin. His famous photos and case histories are used worldwide to document the importance of making conservation relevant to people, using the power of photography, and the urgent need to end careless disease speculation. He will also stress the need for better research documentation of bat values, and emphasize the key role of entertaining communication.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDMTBC WebsiteMTBC FacebookMTBC TwitterMTBC YouTubeMTBC InstagramLearn the facts about bats and rabiesCOVID-19 Impact on batsBecome a Member to get newsletters and more, join MTBCSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Join Nicole and Farmer Fred Hoffman as they chat about how growing popcorn in your own backyard is possible. Also, hear Farmer Fred’s tips for beginning gardeners.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNGrowing popcorn in your own backyard!Growing popcorn is possible even for the beginning gardener!How to harvest and strip kernels from the corn ears.Where to find a good heirloom popcorn seed.Get information to begin your own garden.OUR GUESTFarmer Fred is the son of a farmer’s daughter and has been a master gardener since 1982. He offers advice to beginner gardeners on the Farmer Fred Blog and is the host and producer of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, KFBK Garden Show, Get Growing with Farmer Fred, and the KSTE Farm Hour.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDFarmer Fred WebsiteGet Growing with Farmer Fred Facebook PageFarmer Fred TwitterFarmer Fred InstagramFarmer Fred Rant BlogGarden Basics with Farmer Fred PodcastSouthern Exposure Seed ExchangeSunset Western Garden BookKFBK Garden Show 93.1 FM/1530 AM KFBK-Sacramento Sundays, 8-10 amGet Growing with Farmer Fred, Talk650-KSTE Sacramento, Sundays, 10 am-NoonThe KSTE Farm Hour, Noon-1pm on Sundays.Vermont Bean and Seed Company "Little Stripper" tool*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Get behind the scenes on PatreonShop Backyard Bounty Swag & MoreFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message pageSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Join Nicole and Amber Bristow whose family has been growing cranberries for the Ocean Spray Coop for generations.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNGrowing cranberries in their preferred conditionsHow to tell when a cranberry is ripeHow cranberries taste and preferences have changedLearn where cranberries got their nameCommon cranberry misconceptionsOUR GUESTAmber is a fifth-generation Wisconsin cranberry grower and works alongside her dad, cousin, and husband – a true family affair! Amber has been working on the marsh full time now for over 4 years.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDAmber’s Instagram pageAmber’s Facebook pageForward Farming Podcast Facebook Page*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Get behind the scenes on PatreonShop Backyard Bounty Swag & MoreFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message pageSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Join Nicole and Charlotte of Carolina Honey Bees as they discuss how the information overwhelm can be a problem for beekeeping beginners.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhere to find reputable online sources for the beekeeping beginner.Common mistakes made by beekeeping beginners and how to overcome them.The importance of learning beekeeping basics.Why it is important to connect with local beekeeping clubs.OUR GUESTCharlotte grew up spending the summers on her Grandpa’s farm and her best friends were the farm animals. She enjoys gardening and became interested in beekeeping due to a passion to produce her own food. Over the years, she has devoted a lot of time to helping local beekeepers who are new to the hobby and I still enjoy doing that today. Charlotte and her husband live in the foothills of the South Carolina mountains with their chickens, mini donkeys, and other pets.In addition to the free info on her site, Charlotte offers an online beekeeping class for beginners that is designed to help the new beekeeper get started and through the first Winter and honey harvest! Also available from Charlotte is a popular beekeeping journal that is available as a download and in print from Amazon. This is more than a diary – it has hive inspection sheets, a beekeeping calendar, and more. In just a couple of weeks, her new beekeeping beginners book will be published – Buzz into Beekeeping – it is available for pre-order now – link below.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDCarolina Honey Bees WebsiteCarolina Honey Bees Facebook PageCarolina Honey Bees TwitterCarolina Honey Bees InstagramCarolina Honey Bees YouTubeCarolina Honey BeesBuy the *Buzz into Beekeeping BookBee Extension Article Library12 Best Books for BeeKeepersFind your local Beekeeping Club*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Get behind the scenes on PatreonShop Backyard Bounty Swag & MoreFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message pageSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Join Nicole and Dana from Sugar Water Manor as they discuss Agritourism.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhat is Agritourism?What are the biggest challenges in opening an Agritourism business?Tips to help you open your own Agritourism businessHow Agritourism can help people reconnect to the food that they eat.OUR GUESTSugar Water Manor is an Agritourism farm in its first year of business. With 70 acres, 2 lodge houses, gardens, a farm filled with animals…and it is still growing!Dana’s husband is a Ph.D. in Environmental Economics and works for Perdue Farms. Dana is building the farm as well as having her own brand and consulting business.Both love their life on the farm and are dedicated through their Agritourism business to educating others on farms, allowing them to experience where their food comes from, and introducing people to other farms via social media.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDSugar Water Manor WebsiteSugar Water Manor Facebook PageSugar Water Manor InstagramFollow the daily chaos at Moms Good Eats on InstagramJungle Farm Chef on Instagram*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!Get behind the scenes on PatreonShop Backyard Bounty Swag & MoreFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message pageSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

Sign up for new episode alerts, access behind the scenes, and leave a question for the show and more by texting PODCAST to (719) 292- 3207Join Nicole and Cassie as they take an in-depth look at the Asian Giant Hornet or Murder Hornet as it has recently been dubbed. What You'll LearnWhat you'll learn:Asian Giant Hornets native environment, behavior, and lifecycleHornets risk to peopleAsian Giant Hornets risk to beekeepersHow the title Murder Hornet came to beWhat action you should take if you see one and how to properly identify an Asian Giant HornetThe possibility of spread to other areas of the US and CanadaOur GuestCassie is the Asian giant hornet outreach and education specialist with the Washington State Department of Agriculture.Resources & Links MentionedWashington State Department of Agriculture websiteEmail: hornets@agr.wa.govHotline: 1-800-443-6684 (The hotline is overwhelmed right now. You will get a quicker response by sending an email. Please only use the hotline if you do not have email access.)Washington State Department of Agriculture YouTube ChannelWashington State Department of Agriculture TwitterWashington State Department of Agriculture InstagramAsian Giant Hornet Watch Facebook GroupWashington Invasive Species Council WebsiteSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/heritageacres)

This week we join Patrick Gennetta as we turn the spotlight onto Nicole Gennetta who is your Backyard Bounty Podcast host, purveyor of Chicken Nipples, owner of Heritage Acres Market, and chief disseminator of extremely useful information at the Heritage Acres Market Blog!WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow to treat a bee sting.How Nicole deals with setbacks on her hobby farm.Why Nicole is passionate about fact-checking all her blog posts and what her criteria are for finding podcast guest for the show.OUR GUESTNicole Gennetta is a Colorado native and an outdoor enthusiast. A retired firefighter/paramedic, Heritage Acres Market, and her family are now her main focus. When not working on the farm, she enjoys creating new content for the blog and recording new episodes of this podcast. Heritage Acres, a 2-acre hobby farm run by Nicole with help from her husband (and occasional podcast host!) Patrick. Their small paradise in Pueblo West, Colorado is home to chickens, guinea fowl, quail, ducks, turkeys, pheasants, pigeons, bees, and more. They also have a quaint peach orchard and a picturesque garden. Heritage Acres Market offers a number of poultry and bee-related products via the Shop and is proud to be the only US distributor of the Columbus Aqua poultry watering nipple which Nicole Gennetta uses exclusively on her own farm. These nipples are the ideal waterer for chickens, turkeys, quail, and most all other backyard poultry. Columbus Aqua poultry nipples are the original horizontal nipple and made in Europe, while all other side mount poultry nipples are made in China.Nicole Gennetta enjoys the hard work and satisfaction that comes from running their homestead. There is never a dull moment, but at the end of the day, it is always worth it.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDTreating Bee Sting Blog PostUnderstanding Bee Stings & Allergic ReactionsHow To Compost ft Adrienne Jones*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message page!Support the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

This week, Nicole is joined by Orion of Forage Colorado to discuss foraging for mushrooms and other wild edibles.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNForaging for mushrooms and what to look forWhat other edibles you can forage forHow to forage safelyWhy foraging in your backyard is a great place to get startedOUR GUESTOrion was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM. Moved to Fort Collins in 2008 to study Natural Resource Management at CSU. He has always been an avid outdoorsman and started fishing before he can remember! Orion began foraging for mushrooms at the age of 10, and later started hunting in 2014.Forage Colorado was started in 2015 in an effort to create a place where Orion could share his passion for wild foods with others and currently offers private foraging classes and educational opportunities related to the wild foods of Colorado.For his day job Orion works as the Field Production Manager for the Colorado State Forest Service Nursery where he grows seedling trees for conservation, restoration, reforestation, and more.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDForage Colorado's Facebook PageForage Colorado Facebook GroupForage Colorado InstagramForage Colorado Amazon ShopSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

Sustainable bison ranching and how private ranchers helped save the bison from extinction is the topic for this week's Backyard Bounty Podcast with Nicole and her guest Pierre of Bison du Nord.What You'll LearnHow sustainable bison ranching is done.How Pierre and his family began their journey as bison ranchers.The difference between sustainable bison ranching and traditional cattle ranching stylesOur GuestEstablished in 1972, Bison du Nord is proud to be among the oldest sustainable bison ranching operation in Canada and the largest in Eastern Canada. Pierre and his son Charles work on the ranch side by side sharing a love of nature, hard work, and adventure. Their commitment to the well-being of bison and sustainable farming practices, including rotational grazing and soil health optimization, is integral to their ranching philosophy. Bison du Nord has a strong and healthy herd of 300 animals that graze freely in large open pastures year-round and have never treated with hormones and are antibiotic-free. Their simple feed protocol: plentiful pasture in summer months and quality hay or hay silage in wintertime produces healthy grass-fed animals, raised the way nature intended. The ranch recently became Certified Grassfed and Animal Welfare Approved by AGW. A Greener World’s (AGW) certification highlights their commitment to high animal welfare, respect for the environment, and sustainable farming practices, including rotational grazing and soil health optimization. Pierre and his family take great pride in these certifications and in being good stewards of the land. All Bison du Nord bison meat, is exclusively grass-fed and grass-finished on the farm, offering a naturally, extra-lean meat with fewer calories, more protein and iron than other red meats. Making it one of the most nutritious (and tasty!) meats available on the market. Resources & Links MentionedBison Du Nord WebpageBison Du Nord Facebook PageBison Du Nord InstagramBook a Bison du Nord educational tour The difference between Bison and BuffaloSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

Join Nicole and Joe Komperda AKA “Average Joe Beekeeper” as they chat about how to become a beekeeper and the Denver Broncos!WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow the Denver Broncos are helping beesTried and tested resources on how to become a beekeeperWhy we need beesHow becoming a beekeeper helps beesThe importance of learning how to become a beekeeper from local beekeeping groupsHow to find live beekeeping training onlineOUR GUESTJoe Komperda, the Average Joe Beekeeper, has kept bees in the Denver Metro area with his wife Debbie for 7 years. He has been certified as a Master Beekeeper by the University of Montana and runs 30 – 40 hives at numerous host locations including the historic 17 Mile House and Farm, Flat Acres Farm, Centennial Airport, numerous Hive Host Family properties, and the Denver Broncos Training Center. RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDAverage Joe Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Average-Joe-Beekeeper-577067782769542How to become a beekeeper online training: Bee-Engaged: An Average Joe’s Guide to Basic Beekeeping” class will be offered via Zoom as a three-session class on Mondays, October 12, 19, and 26, 2020 at 6:30 pm. The class will run approximately 2 1/2 hours and will teach the Basics of Beekeeping. The class cost is $99 and there is a discount for additional participants from the same household. Find the link on the Average Facebook Page under events.Plant Select Webpage - https://plantselect.orgFind Your Local Beekeeping Clubs - https://heritageacresmarket.com/find-your-local-beekeeping-club12 Best Books for Beekeepers - https://heritageacresmarket.com/books-for-beekeepersHow To Start Beekeeping - https://heritageacresmarket.com/how-to-start-beekeeping/Beekeeping Calendar - https://heritageacresmarket.com/beekeeping-calendarText HONEYBEE to 44222 to sign up for our Beekeeping email newsletterCentennial Airport Bees News Video - https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/the-centennial-airport-is-now-home-to-tens-of-thousands-of-beesBronco Bees - https://www.denverpost.com/2017/12/29/denver-broncos-honeybees/*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message page!Support the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

Show NotesJoin Nicole as she revisits gardening tips and tricks from some of her favorite gardening episodes from the Backyard Bounty Podcast. What You'll LearnTips for what to plant.How to get started with a garden.Gardening tips and tricks for natural pest control.Our GuestCheck out the show notes for each of the episodes to find out more about our expert guests.Resources & Links MentionedEpisode #035 Planning a Backyard Garden ft. GardenerdEpisode #042 Organic Garden Pest Control ft Jill McSheehyEpisode #050 Most Important Steps To Growing A Healthy Garden ft Joe Gardener*Denotes affiliate linksSupport the showYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message page!Support the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

Join Nicole and Brad Lancaster as they discuss harvesting rainwater.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow harvesting rainwater is done.Is harvested rainwater safe to drink?Ways to use collected rainwater.How one farmer made a thriving oasis in Africa from rainwater collection!OUR GUESTBrad Lancaster is a dynamic teacher, consultant, and designer of regenerative systems that sustainably enhance local resources and our global potential. He is the author of the award-winning, best-selling book series Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond; the website www.HarvestingRainwater.com; and its ‘Drops in a Bucket’ Blog.Brad lives his talk on an oasis-like demonstration site he created and continually improves with his brother’s family and neighbors in downtown Tucson, Arizona. On this eighth of an acre and surrounding public right-of-way, they harvest 100,000 gallons of rainwater a year where just 11 inches per year fall from the sky. But it doesn’t end there. The potential of that water is then integrated with the simultaneous harvest of sun, wind, shade, and fertility. Brad is motivated in his work by the tens of thousands of people he has helped inspire to do likewise, go further, and continue our collective evolution.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDHarvesting Rainwater WebsiteHarvest the Rain BookDrops in a Bucket BlogHarvesting Rainwater Facebook PageHarvesting Rainwater Twitter PageHarvesting Rainwater Instagram PageHarvesting Rainwater YouTube Channel*Berkey filters*Dr. Bronner Peppermint soap*Oasis laundry detergent*Oasis dishwashing/all purpose-soap*Biopack brand soapChicken nipplesSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message page*Denotes affiliate linksSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhich trees syrup can be made from?How to process syrupMichelle’s favorite ways to use maple syrupWhat are the benefits of syrup?How to cut the cost of syrup making through reverse osmosisOUR GUESTMichelle lives in New England with her husband and two daughters (another two daughters are grown) on a 14-acre homestead. She is a published author of the book Sweet Maple: Backyard Sugarmaking From Tap to Table (see link below), which is an excellent resource on how to make maple syrup.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDSoulyRested WebsiteSoulyRested Syrup Making WebpageReverse Osmosis InformationSoulyRested Facebook PageSoulyRested Instagram PageSoulyRested YouTubeSoulyRested PinterestSimple Doesn’t Mean Easy PodcastNathalie Tufenkji Maple Syrup Research*Berkey filters*Sweet Maple: Backyard Sugarmaking from Tap to Table Paperback Edition*Sweet Maple: Backyard Sugarmaking from Tap to Table Kindle EditionRelated Episode: How To Make Kombucha ft. SoulyRestedSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message page!*Denotes affiliate linksSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

WHAT YOU’LL LEARNSupplies needed for soapmakingThe different techniques used for soap makingLye and soapmaking safetyHow to Make Soap class with follow-along videosOUR GUESTAxe & Root Homestead is a six-acre homestead based in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. What started as a family initiative to grow their own produce has turned into a small farm with ducks and geese for eggs, two honeybee hives, draft horses, vegetable plots, and an orchard.Angela and her family started growing their own food on a .67-acre plot and later moved to a six-acre historic farm built-in 1775. They are as self-sustaining as possible and craft many homegrown or home-created items, such as soap! It is their goal to pass these skills and values onto their children as they strive for a simpler lifestyle.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDAxe and Root Homestead WebsiteAxe and Root Homestead Instagram PageAxe and Root Homestead YouTube ChannelHow To Make Soap classSoap Making Mould*Lye*Complete Soap Making Kit*SUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message pa*Denotes affiliate linksSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

WHAT YOU’LL LEARNThe basics of raising chickensThe best breeds for beginner chicken keepersWhat predators to look out forGet to know Cornish CrossLearn about Chicken classOUR GUESTAnnette was raised in Kansas City, MO, and moved to the Azure farm almost 4 years ago, where she fell in love with country life.Azure Farm is about a way of life, helping others know country life, and showing how things can be done more simply; getting back to basics is a great thing! Annette hopes to share with others her family adventures and lessons learned. Azure Farm is set to launch a How To Raise Chickens course, along with the other offerings on their website.Annette loves her animals and family and is always busy, finding it hard to sit still and not do anything!RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDAzure Farm WebsiteAzure Farm Facebook pageAzure Farm Instagram pageAzure Farm PinterestAzure Farm PodcastSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message page!*Denotes affiliate linksSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

Join Nicole and Julie of Old Truck Flower Farm as they discuss how to start your own backyard flower farm!WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow to start a flower farmHow to chose which flowers to growHow to market and sell flowersOUR GUESTJulie loves being creative, making things with her hands & getting them dirty. Her husband is her biggest supporter and is all about giving her help when a creative endeavor is pursued! Julie likes trying new skills and encourages others to not be afraid to just try something and see where it goes.Old Truck Flower Farm is definitely a small scale farm compared to some, but you can grow A LOT of flowers in a small area, you squeeze in more than you ever dreamed! The farm is about 2.5 acres of land and is named after the old white ’64 Ford Pick-up Truck the family has had for about 10 years.This summer Julie will be running the “2020: The Summer of Creativity” theme and Old Truck Farm will be offering a variety of classes from June through September to be held in their flower field. There will also be a farm to table dinner once a month with different menu’s and themes.Julie and her husband enjoy the experiences they have on their farm as much as growing the flowers, and they would like to invite you to be a part of those experiences.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDOld Truck Flower Farm WebsiteOld Truck Flower Farm Instagram PageSlow Flowers PodcastAssociation of Specialty Cut Flower GrowersFloret Flower FarmLisa Ziegler – The Gardens Workshop*Denotes affiliate linksSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message page!Sign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8m#backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarketSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

Join Nicole and Sandra Knauf as they discuss how self publishing books works, the cost of self publishing and the best companies for self publishing.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNIs it better to self publish a book?How much does it cost to self publish a book?What are some self publishing companies?OUR GUESTSandra Knauf is an Earth-lover, mother, gardener, writer, publisher, and entrepreneur. She moved to Colorado at age 16 and has now lived there for over four decades. She started Greenwoman Publishing, LLC in 2011, and decided to start Greenwoman Market in late 2019 to help other likeminded business owners, who want to help “save the Earth” in their own way.Sandra's writing background includes work as a “Colorado Voices” columnist for The Denver Post (writing on the environment) and her writing has appeared in Colorado Gardener as well as national publications such as GreenPrints and MaryJanesFarm Magazine. She’s also been a guest commentator, reading her humorous, sometimes political, and often nature-themed essays on KRCC’s “Western Skies” radio show (a NPR affiliate station). She has since published a literary garden writing journal, Greenwoman: Vols. I-6; her own YA fantasy novel, Zera and the Green Man: an anthology of sexy gardening stories (Fifty Shades of Green); and, most recently, her gardening memoir, Please Don’t Piss on the Petunias: Raising Kids, Crops, and Critters in the City. RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDGreenwoman Publishing FacebookGreenwoman Publishing WebsiteGreewoman Market InstagramGreenwoman Market WebsiteGreenwoman YoutubeGreenwoman PinterestSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message page!Sign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8m#backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarketSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

Join Nicole and Matt of Carolina Coops as they discuss how to build the best DIY chicken coop, prevention against predators and the deep litter method.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow big to build a coopRun, nest boxes and roostsTraits of an ideal coopPreventing predatorsWhat about prefab coopsWhat is the deep litter methodOUR GUESTMatt DuBoise is the owner of Carolina Chicken Coops. What started out as a desire to have access to fresh eggs within city limits coupled with the talent of woodworking, turned into a thriving animal enclosure business. Matt is very passionate about everything he does especially running his business. Carolina Coops makes custom designed chicken coops that ship worldwide. They are a family owned business that handcrafts quality chicken coops that are built to last. All their coops have their signature deep litter beds, so that means no cleaning your henhouse for at least a year or longer! All of their coops have walk-in covered runs, drop down egg hutches, deep litter beds, and are built to last a lifetime. They travel across the U.S. making custom chicken coops of all kinds and also make standard walk-in coops that you can easily order online through their website.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDCarolina Coops InstagramCarolina Coops FacebookCarolina Coops YoutubeCarolina Coops TwitterCarolina Coops EmailCarolina Coops WebsiteRadio Chicken PodcastEmail us! Ask@HeritageAcresMarket.com*Denotes affiliate linksSign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8mSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message page!#backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarketSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

Join Nicole and Mark of of Bee Squad as they talk about Bee Squad, varroa mite treatment options and the mite check program.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhat is bee squadHow the Honeybee Health Coalition worksWhat are the Varroa Mite treatment optionsMite Check ProgramOUR GUESTMark Dykes is the extension and Bee Squad coordinator for the vanEngelsdorp Bee Lab. Previous to his position at the University of Maryland, Mark was the Chief Inspector for the Texas Apiary Inspection Service (TAIS). During his tenure at TAIS Mark helped to create the Texas Master Beekeeper Program and the Texas State Honey Bee Diagnostic Lab. Mark was also a supervisor with the Florida Department of Agriculture's Apiary Inspection Service and the apiary manager for Dr. Jamie Ellis' honey bee lab at the University of Florida. Mark has a degree in natural resource conservation from the University of Florida and is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDbee-health.extension.orgmitecheck.comkeepbeesalive.orgBee Squad WebsiteBee Squad FacebookBee Squad TwitterEmail us! Ask@HeritageAcresMarket.com*Denotes affiliate linksSign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8mSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message page!#backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarketSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

Join Nicole and Ben of the BIP Tech Team as they talk about Colony Collapse Disorder, current beekeeping trends, and what is the BIP Tech Team.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhat is the BIP Tech TeamWhat is the Sentential Hive programWhat is Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)Current Beekeeping TrendsOUR GUESTBen is the Honey Bee Health Field Specialist for the Pacific Northwest, along with migratory beekeepers from around the region and helps monitor diseases, pest loads, and colony health. Most of Ben’s experience with commercial beekeeping comes from time working with BIP in Northern California (2013-2017), where he helped queen breeders select stock and test for hygienic behavior.Ben finds it fascinating to observe and compare the different management strategies used by commercial beekeepers in the western US and had learned there are many different ways to run a successful commercial operation.He is especially interested in Varroa control, and brood disease identification and treatment. Ben’s interest in bees began much earlier working on the family apiary/organic vegetable farm in Wisconsin and became further immersed while caretaking the farm for a couple of years and managing the hives.Ben works with commercial migratory beekeepers and provide data on their colonies and recommendations aimed at improving bee health.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDBIP Tech Team WebsiteBee Informed Partnership FacebookBee Informed InstagramFind Your Local Beekeeping ClubEmail us! Ask@HeritageAcresMarket.com*Denotes affiliate linksSign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8mSUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message page!#backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarketSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

Join Nicole and Stu Anderson as they talk all about the Flow Hive, including some of the common complaints found online!WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhat are the benefits of the flow hiveGet to know Stu’s beekeeping experienceWhy Stu and his son made the Flow HiveBeekeeping in Australia vs the USStu addresses common complaints about the Flow HiveOUR GUESTIn this episode, Nicole talks to Stu Anderson, co-inventor of the Flow Hive.A long-time tinkerer, Stu has built several houses over the years (including the one in which Cedar was raised, and where Stu still lives with his partner, Michele) and co-designed and built an off-grid solar and water-powered electricity supply to serve a dozen homes on the cooperative.He’s also a life-long beekeeper and before the Andersons’ incredible invention became all-consuming, was the manager of a not-for-profit community organisation based in Lismore, NSW. As well as having a hand in the daily decision-making at Flow, Stu is the man on the mic, talking Flow Hive at numerous business and beekeeping conferences and other events, in Australia and abroad.Stu is still an avid beekeeper with a passion for the natural world and a family man with four kids and nine grandchildren. Stu alos plays mandolin in a bush band.WHAT IS A FLOW HIVE?An invention that has revolutionized the beekeeping industry – the Flow Hive contains Flow Frames, a world-first technology which allows the beekeeper to harvest honey straight from the hive without disturbing the bees.Regarded as the most significant advancement in beekeeping since 1852, the Flow Hive has removed the need for expensive processing equipment making the fascinating world of beekeeping much more accessible.Beekeeping has been in the Anderson family for three generations. A love for the bees and the natural world has always been an important part of the lives of the father-son inventing team behind the idea, Stuart and Cedar Anderson. It all started because Cedar felt bad about bees being crushed during the honey harvest. He was sick of being stung and having to spend a whole week harvesting the honey from his small, semi-commercial apiary.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDFlow Hive WebsiteFlow Hive FacebookFlow Hive TwitterFlow Hive InstagramFlow Hive YouTubeEmail us! Ask@HeritageAcresMarket.comSign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8m SUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message page!#backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarketSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

Join Nicole and Renee as they discuss everything you ever wanted to know about Livestock Guardian Dogs!WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhat breeds of dogs Renee has on her farmChoosing LGDs for beginnersRaising livestock guardian puppiesTraining livestock guardian dogs to protect livestock from predatorsFencing dogs in the propertyOUR GUESTRenee is a first generation female farmer raising poultry, dairy goats, wool sheep, beef cattle, and livestock guardian dogs. Her background is in veterinary medicine as a vet tech, and in animal husbandry. Renee lives with anxiety and Mountain Woods Farm is her therapy!RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDMountain Woods Farm InstagramMountain Woods Farm FacebookEmail us! Ask@HeritageAcresMarket.comSign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8m SUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubLeave a question or comment on our podcast message page!#backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarketSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

Join Nicole as she talks to Rebekah and Justin Rhodes about permaculture and stories from their Abundant Permaculture Homestead!WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhat is permaculture5 permaculture tips for beginnersHonduras chicken experienceJustin & Rebekah’s successes and failuresOUR GUESTJustin and Rebekah are a family working together to grow most of their own food in the mountains of western North Carolina.Dedicated to serving their followers, Justin and Rebekah enjoys teaching others how to grow their own food, become a better family member, and a better citizen.Their YouTube channel and DIY Abundance Member will get straight to the point with DIY instructional videos and a vibrant private community where you won’t feel so crazy for growing your own food.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDtheJustinRhodesShow.comThe Justin Rhodes Show InstagramYouTube ChannelEpisode 32- Zero Waste Lifestyle ft. Alchemist FarmJoel Salatin booksIntroduction to Permaculture by Bill Mollisonthe Great American Farm TourSign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8m SUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubCall our podcast message line and leave a question or comment! 719-647-7754#backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarketSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)

Join Nicole and Dr Dennis vanEngelsdorp as they talk about ways to improve honey bee health and learn more about varroa mite treatment.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow to keep our colonies healthyChoosing the best varroa mite treatmentIntegrated Pest Management practicesOUR GUESTDr Dennis vanEngelsdorp is the Associate Professor of Entomology and honey bee researcher at the University of Maryland, focused on improving honey bee health for backyard and small scale beekeepers.RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONEDHoney Bee Health CoalitionBee Informed PartnershipSentinel Apiary ProgramEmail us! Ask@HeritageAcresMarket.comSign up and be the first to know about future episodes and updates!- http://bit.ly/2CMza8m SUPPORT THE SHOWYour support helps us continue to provide the best possible episodes!View Our Favorites on Amazon*Shop HeritageAcresMarket.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramJoin our Hens & Hives Facebook GroupJoin our VIP Text ClubCall our podcast message line and leave a question or comment! 719-647-7754#backyardbountypodcast #heritageacresmarketSupport the show (http://paypal.me/heritageacresmarket)