Mother Earth News and Friends

Story by Marissa Ames, read by Jessica Mitchell. These answers to FAQs will help you learn how to keep chicks warm and healthy and when to transition them to outdoor coop life. This story comes from t...

8 Aug 202315min

We have a very special guest for this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends. Dave Holderread, author of Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks and The Book of Geese, has a decades-long, successful career ...

4 Aug 20231h 4min

Who's ready to learn about goats? Whether you're already a goat-owner or are dreaming about getting some of your own one day, this is the episode for you. Kenny Coogan talks with Jon Kain, a goat-owne...

28 Jul 202338min

For decades, Dr. Jan Pol has been dedicated to helping animals. His hit show (you may have heard of it), "The Incredible Dr. Pol" on Nat Geo WILD, shows the daily operations and hard work of his vet p...

20 Jul 202319min

Story by Robert Turner, read by John Moore. In a new column for MOTHER EARTH NEWS, author Robert Turner explains how new biofuels could ease the energy crisis. This story comes from August/September ...

18 Jul 202319min

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we're excited to be speaking with Summer Rayne Oakes, a science communicator, conservation activist, and entrepreneur. We'll be discussing sustainabil...

13 Jul 202349min

We're bringing you a special episode this week, recorded from our 2023 Mother Earth News Fair in Lawrence, Kansas. Six folks joined editor Jessica Mitchell for this episode to talk about the amazing w...

11 Jul 202327min

One of the many beautiful things about nature is biodiversity -- more specifically, the diverse array of poultry breeds. It's becoming increasingly important to pay attention to the breeds that are st...

6 Jul 202345min