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Surviving Hard Times

Sep 20, 2023

We hardly even think about it, but it’s essential to almost everything we know and do: water.

“What I never realized and I’ve grown to appreciate a lot is that it is truly a privilege for us to just walk up to pretty much anywhere in the U.S. and turn on a faucet and have running water that’s drinkable…”...


Sep 15, 2023

It feeds on flesh, it kills but can’t be killed, and it’s coming for your fruits and veggies.

That’s right, I’m talking about Botrytis cinerea, a widespread necrotrophic fungal pathogen that affects over 200 different plant species, including common food crops.

Tune in to learn:

  • What this fungus looks like, how...


Sep 13, 2023

Many people don’t consider the vigorous process behind cotton production. As we strive to become more environmentally sustainable, the textile industry is certainly worth looking into. So, how is cotton fiber processing being improved? Graham Stewart, the founder and EVP of FIBRE52, joins the podcast to explain…


Aug 31, 2023

Homesteading is an incredible skill – but it’s also a full-time job. So, how can you be self-sufficient while also making time for the other important things in your schedule? Melissa K. Norris joins us to explain modern homesteading from a practical perspective…

Melissa and her family live on 14.96 acres in the...


Aug 8, 2023

What makes microgreens so healthy and nutritious? Jessica Hicks, the founder of Itty Bitty Micro Farm joins the podcast to explain.

Starting their business during the pandemic, Jessica and her husband Michael began gardening as a way to protect their family and provide healthy products to their friends. This paved the...