You want to raise pastured chickens? Which breed do you choose, Freedom Rangers or Cornish Cross? This episode answers it all! We compare everything from behavior in the brooder, to husbandry differences in the pasture, even to differences in the butchering. Of course, learn some cool history while you're at it! And for the grand finale, we reveal the results of our blind taste tests of both Cornish Cross and Freedom Rangers.
This week's shout out goes to the amazing Butchery 101! Her passions for sustainable farming and community education are sure to inspire you. Check her out at https://www.butchery101.com As always, you can reach us at [email protected] Weekly Resources: - Breeding the Chicken of Tomorrow | Community Chickens - Cornish Cross history - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/poultry-food-production-agriculture-mckenna - Cornish Cross History - https://www.amazon.com/Big-Chicken-Incredible-Antibiotics-Agriculture/dp/1426217668/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 - “Big Chicken” by Maryn McKenna - https://sweetgumfarmal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/122130.pdf Label Rouge ATTRA Doc - https://www.freedomrangerhatchery.com/freedom-ranger-chickens.asp - Freedom Ranger Hatchery
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Brrrrr…. Winter is coming! As we dig out our winter gear, we figured it was best to share with you the farm gear that we love, and of course, some we hate. Get ready for the chilly season with cold weather hacks and brands.
This week’s shout out goes to Smile Farms! We so admire the work that they are doing with those who need it so much. Check them out and donate to their cause at https://smilefarms.org As always, you can reach us at [email protected] https://www.npr.org/2021/09/28/1041124299/wild-boars-rome-streets-food - Wild Boars in Rome https://tinyurl.com/2wtpf8j2 - Wool Socks https://tinylink.net/Q47Uf - Women's Bogs https://tinyurl.com/4k666taj - Sorel Joan of Arctic https://tinyurl.com/sbubbhb5 -Hot Feet Insoles https://revivallclothing.com/ -Revivall Clothing https://www.libertybibs.com/women/ -Liberty Overalls https://tinyurl.com/4c3bph8m -Dovetail Pants https://tinyurl.com/cpc3t8e8 - Duckworth Sweater http://tiny.cc/rxljuz - Duluth No Yank Tank https://www.ivyleaffarms.com/green-houwse-shop -Ivy Leaf Farms shop https://tinyurl.com/5avc6vn8 - Headband https://tinyurl.com/ncrwpbme - Pop top Mittens https://tinyurl.com/2fkvbphf - Leather Work Gloves
Ready to be scared for spooky season?! Yeah, us too! Lets talk about common plants that will kill both you and your livestock! Poisonous plants are fascinating and terrifying all at the same time. Don’t worry, we end the episode on steps you can take to keep your critters safe, so its not all gloom and doom!
Our shout out this week goes to TCCAA Community Cannery out of Riverdale,VA! We could not be more excited about their operation. They provide an amazing resource to empower their community to preserve their own food. Donate to their cause at TCCAA | Community Cannery – Tri-County Community Action Agency (tricountyva.org) As always, you can reach us at [email protected] This week’s resources: -‘Plants That Kill a Natural History of the World’s Most Poisonous Plants’ https://www.amazon.com/Plants-That-Kill-Natural-Poisonous/dp/0691178763 - https://extension.usu.edu/rangeplants/forbsherbaceous/black-henbane - Plants Poisonous to Livestock in Montana and Wyoming (usda.gov) - Fact Sheet: Poisonous Plants For Cattle (beefmagazine.com) -https://extension.sdstate.edu/poisonous-plants-rangelands-hemlock-halogeton-and-buffalo-bur - http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/2010/06jun10/0610hn_hemlock.html
Our preservation series continues into the wild world of fermentation! We are specifically talking about fermenting veggies in this episode, sourdough and kombucha will be coming down the line. This is part two of two where we are actually telling you how to ferment food! We go step by step through both sauerkraut and pickled veggies recipes. Nothing stopping you from giving it a try after this episode!
Our shout out this week goes to The Blind Woodsman John Furniss and his wife Anni Furniss! Their story is truly one for the record books. John has overcome blindness and is an amazing woodworker who deserves all the support. Go check out his incredible pieces at their website: Furniss Studios - Blind Woodworker - Washougal - The Blind Woodsman or support them through Patreon at Anni and John Furniss (The Blind Woodsman) are creating Art | Patreon As always, you can reach us at [email protected] Weekly Resources: - Living History Farms: Beyond Sauerkraut: A Brief History of Fermented Foods (lhf.org) - "Fermented Vegetables" by Kirsten K Shockey & Christopher Shockey Fermented Vegetables: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes: Christopher Shockey, Kirsten K. Shockey: 0787721860693: Amazon.com: Books - Wooden Tamper Amazon.com: Masontops Pickle Packer - Acacia Wood Vegetable Fermentation Tamper - Cabbage Sauerkraut Pounder - Fermenting Food Tool: Home & Kitchen - Ohio Stoneware Ohio Stoneware ~ Preserving Crocks - Fermentation weights Amazon.com: 4-Pack Fermentation Glass Weights with Easy Grip Grooved Handles Heavy Fermenting Lids Fermentation Kit for Any Wide Mouth Mason Jars: Home & Kitchen - Kraut Source Air Lock Lids Kraut Source - Fermentation Nipple Lids Amazon.com: Silicone Fermenting Lids, Waterless Airlock Fermentation Mason Jar Lids Silicone Airlock Lids, Kimchi, Pickles, and Fermented Probiotic Food, 5 Pack (Jars & Metal Rings Not Included) : Home & Kitchen
Our preservation series continues into the wild world of fermentation! We are specifically talking about fermenting veggies in this episode, sourdough and kombucha will be coming down the line. This is part one of two where we are telling you all the nitty gritty details on the history, process, and the equipment you will need.
Our shout out this week goes to the amazing Alpacas of Montana! Their commitment to quality alpaca fiber products as well as education to the community is truly inspiring. Go check them out at Alpaca Clothing: High-Quality and Hypoallergenic | Alpacas of Montana As always, you can reach us at [email protected] Don't forget to send us your info to redeem your sticker if you participated in the #preservewithmilkmaids challenge Weekly Resources: - Living History Farms: Beyond Sauerkraut: A Brief History of Fermented Foods (lhf.org) - "Fermented Vegetables" by Kirsten K Shockey & Christopher Shockey Fermented Vegetables: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes: Christopher Shockey, Kirsten K. Shockey: 0787721860693: Amazon.com: Books - Wooden Tamper Amazon.com: Masontops Pickle Packer - Acacia Wood Vegetable Fermentation Tamper - Cabbage Sauerkraut Pounder - Fermenting Food Tool: Home & Kitchen - Ohio Stoneware Ohio Stoneware ~ Preserving Crocks - Fermentation weights Amazon.com: 4-Pack Fermentation Glass Weights with Easy Grip Grooved Handles Heavy Fermenting Lids Fermentation Kit for Any Wide Mouth Mason Jars: Home & Kitchen - Kraut Source Air Lock Lids Kraut Source - Fermentation Nipple Lids Amazon.com: Silicone Fermenting Lids, Waterless Airlock Fermentation Mason Jar Lids Silicone Airlock Lids, Kimchi, Pickles, and Fermented Probiotic Food, 5 Pack (Jars & Metal Rings Not Included) : Home & Kitchen
It's Season TWO!! Join us for more in depth introductions of your hosts Tara and Steph, how we got started, where we've been and where we are going. Steph covers her decision to step back from for-profit farming. Also, we processed Tara's chickens and did a review of that experience. Plus, for those of you who participated in the #preservewithmilkmaids challenge- we have a special treat for you! This fun, laid back episode is great before we dig into the meaty season two topics we have planned.
As always, you can reach us at [email protected] Happy Milking!!
Could you use a little extra cash on the homestead? Of course, we all can! Farming is a passion of ours, but it also costs money. Which is why we've gotten creative over the years on ways to expand profit by using excess farm products to make and sell something entirely different. Follow us along these 5 easy ways to increase your homestead income!
This week's shout out goes to SOOFA out of Atlanta Georgia! Darryl is fulfilling a lifelong dream of using horses to make a difference in people's lives. Go check them out at Equine | SOOFA Ranch - Horseback Riding Experience | United States | Atlanta As always, you can reach us at: [email protected]
Farming- the ideal lifestyle, right? We agree! But also, there are aspects to farming that aren't nearly as romantic as they are portrayed in the movies. One of those being the time it takes to get everything done in a day, month, season, year. Daily chores are one thing, but farm maintenance, food preservation, and food creation is another. All things to consider if you are dying to jump right into this incredible lifestyle! Join us as we talk about our timeline on our farms.
This week we are shouting out The Sioux Chef, and we can't say enough amazing things about them! They are remembering, documenting, teaching and bringing indegenous foods! They even have a restaurant serving only pre colonial dishes! The Sioux Chef: The Sioux Chef – Revitalizing Native American Cuisine / Re-Identifying North American Cuisine (sioux-chef.com) The Sioux Chef Cookbook: The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen: Sherman, Sean, Dooley, Beth: 9780816699797: Amazon.com: Books Owamni Restaurant: Owamni – Full service Indigenous restaurant on the shores of Hahawakpa As always, you can reach us at [email protected]
It’s time for another installment of our Preservation Series! This is part two of two and we are talking all things canning. It’s harvest season all around the country and this is the perfect time to learn or brush up on your canning skills. In this second part, we cover the actual how to of both water bath canning and pressure canning, storage, and what to do if things go wrong. Dont forget to #preservewithmilkmaids
This week’s shout out goes to Mother’s Finest Urban Farm! Samantha is doing amazing things on such small parcels of land. And the work she does for the community is truly inspiring! Check them out at https://www.mothersfinesturbanfarms.com As always, you can reach us at [email protected] Weekly resources: -National Center for Home Food Preservation | How Do I? Can Fruits (uga.edu) -National Center for Home Food Preservation | How Do I? Can (uga.edu) -Ball Canning Website: Fresh Preserving: Ball & Kerr Mason Jars & Home Canning -Ball Blue Book: Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving: Ball Newell Brands: 0797190001428: Amazon.com: Books -Cheap Water Bath Canner: Amazon.com: Granite Ware 21.5-Quart Porcelain Canner with Rack: Office Products -Stainless Water Bath Canner: Amazon.com: Roots & Branches Harvest Stainless Steel Multi-Use Canner with Temperature Indicator, Holds 7 Quart Jars, 20 Quart Liquid Capacity: Stainless Steel Canners And Stock Pot: Kitchen & Dining -Pressure Canner:Amazon.com: Presto 01781 23-Quart Pressure Canner and Cooker: Kitchen & Dining -Canning Gadget Kit: Amazon.com: Norpro Canning Essentials Boxed Set, 6 Piece Set: Kitchen & Dining -Canning Funnel with head space: Amazon.com: Prepworks by Progressive Canning Funnel for Regular and Wide Mouth Jars: Canning Tools: Kitchen & Dining
It’s time for another installment of our Preservation Series! This is part one of two and we are talking all things canning. It’s harvest season all around the country and this is the perfect time to learn or brush up on your canning skills. In this first part, we cover all of the history, safety, equipment and preparations of canning. Dont forget to #preservewithmilkmaids
This week’s shout out goes to Mother’s Finest Urban Farm! Samantha is doing amazing things on such small parcels of land. And the work she does for the community is truly inspiring! Check them out at https://www.mothersfinesturbanfarms.com As always, you can reach us at [email protected] -National Center for Home Food Preservation | How Do I? Can Fruits (uga.edu) -National Center for Home Food Preservation | How Do I? Can (uga.edu) -Ball Canning Website: Fresh Preserving: Ball & Kerr Mason Jars & Home Canning -Ball Blue Book: Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving: Ball Newell Brands: 0797190001428: Amazon.com: Books -Cheap Water Bath Canner: Amazon.com: Granite Ware 21.5-Quart Porcelain Canner with Rack: Office Products -Stainless Water Bath Canner: Amazon.com: Roots & Branches Harvest Stainless Steel Multi-Use Canner with Temperature Indicator, Holds 7 Quart Jars, 20 Quart Liquid Capacity: Stainless Steel Canners And Stock Pot: Kitchen & Dining -Pressure Canner:Amazon.com: Presto 01781 23-Quart Pressure Canner and Cooker: Kitchen & Dining -Canning Gadget Kit: Amazon.com: Norpro Canning Essentials Boxed Set, 6 Piece Set: Kitchen & Dining -Canning Funnel with head space: Amazon.com: Prepworks by Progressive Canning Funnel for Regular and Wide Mouth Jars: Canning Tools: Kitchen & Dining - Canning Timeline: https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/ipd/canning/timeline-table |
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