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Barnyard Language
Real talk about running farms and raising families. Whether your farm is a raised bed in your backyard or 10,000 acres and whether your family is in the planning stages or you've got 12 kids, we're glad you found us! No sales, no religious conversion, no drama. Just honest talk from two mamas who know what it's like when everyone is telling you to just get all your meals delivered and do all your shopping online, but your internet is too slow and you've got cows to feed.
Episodes
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From Vegan to Farmer: Julia Wells' Journey in Agriculture in Parenting
This episode is brought to you by our partners, Blooming Health Farms and ChopLocal University In this conversation, Julia Wells shares her journey as a farmer…
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First Generation Farming, Goat Grazers and Teenagers with Paul and Miriam
This episode is brought to you by Blooming Health Farms Calling all chicken keepers who want to turn their passion into egg profits. Whether you’ve never had…
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Cheesemaking and the Importance of Mental Health with Kevin Dietzel
This episode is brought to you by Blooming Health Farms Calling all chicken keepers who want to turn their passion into egg profits. Whether you’ve never had…
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Urban Flower Farming in Deep River, Ontario with Akos Asare, Re.Planted Farm
This episode is brought to you by Blooming Health Farms Calling all chicken keepers who want to turn their passion into egg profits. Whether you’ve never had…
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From Agriculture to Occupational Therapy with Louisa Waite
In this conversation, Louisa Waite discusses her journey from a farming background to becoming an occupational therapist, focusing on the importance of mental…
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Building a Worm Farm Dynasty in Puerto Rico with Maria Gonzalez
In this conversation, Maria Gonzalez shares her journey of transitioning from a suburban life in the U.S. to farming in Puerto Rico. She discusses her small…
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Telling the Stories of Farmers and Working Through an Empty Next with Lisa Foust Prater
Summary In this conversation, Lisa Foust Prater shares her journey of balancing family life and a career in agriculture journalism. She discusses the…
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Raising Cattle and Feral Children in Gator Country (aka Southeast Texas) with Nikki Fitzgerald
In this engaging conversation, Nikki Fitzgerald shares her experiences as a farmer in Southeast Texas, discussing her cattle ranching and rice production. She…
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Raising Five Kids & Dexters in Northern Arizona with Shohni Christensen
In this engaging conversation, Shohni Christensen shares her journey of transitioning from a suburban lifestyle to running a farm in Arizona with her husband…
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Exploring Agri-Tourism Across the Pond with Jenny Jefferies
In this engaging conversation, Jenny Jefferies shares her journey as a farmer and author, discussing her transition to regenerative agriculture, the importance…
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The Importance of Farm Safety Education & Kids with Katie Hammock
In this conversation, Katie Hammock shares her experiences as a dairy farmer and an emergency nurse, discussing the dual challenges of managing farm life while…
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Exploring Conservation Grazing with Jake Yancey
In this conversation, Jake Yancey shares insights into his farming practices in Washington State, focusing on conservation grazing and the importance of…
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Caite & Arlene's Holiday Gift Guide for Farmers and Farm Kids
In this episode of Barnyard Language, hosts Arlene and Caite discuss their experiences on Black Friday, share updates about their families, and dive into a…
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Parenting & Life as a Large Animal Vet in Arizona with the Dairy Doc aka Michelle Schack
In this conversation, Michelle Schack, a dairy veterinarian, shares her journey from a non-ag background to becoming a prominent advocate for dairy farming and…
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Limiting Tech Time with Kids on the Farm & Farming in Mississippi with Sarah Varble
In this episode, we are thrilled to host Sarah Varble, an enthusiastic advocate for sustainable and resilient farming practices, hailing from Mississippi…
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Dairy Farming & Parenting in New York State with Dairy Gal Val
A huge thanks to Blooming Health Farms for sponsoring this episode. Make sure to check out their programs for introducing youth to agriculture below…
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Suburban Living with a Farming Spin: All Things Barns & Family with Nate the Georgia Barn Guy
In this engaging conversation, Nate shares his journey from growing up on a family farm in Oklahoma to exploring the barns of Georgia. He discusses the…
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How to Cultivate Personal and Professional Growth as a Mother & Farmer with Kacee Bohle
In this conversation, Kacee Bohle shares her journey from growing up on a fourth-generation farm in Indiana to becoming a coach, speaker, and trainer in the…
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Getting to Know Your Barnyard Language Hosts, Caite & Arlene
Summary In this episode of Barnyard Language, hosts Arlene and Caite are interviewed by Krysta Paffrath, their editor and CEO of the Rural Podcast Network…
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Goats, Cheese, and Parenting on the Farm: A Chat with Katie Bonow
Katie Bonow, a goat farmer and cheese maker from Minnesota, discusses her farming practices and the challenges of marketing her products. She shares her…
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What Life on the Farm Looks After a Life-Altering Accident with Mike Nixon
Mike Nixon, a farmer from England, shares his experience of farming, his life-changing accident, and his journey to adapt to his new circumstances. He talks…
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Farming, Parenting and Building Community with Author & Illustrator, Katie Kulla
Katie Kulla, a farmer and author, shares her experiences of balancing farming life with raising a family. She discusses the size of her farm, her transition…
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Sitting Down with Occuplaytional Therapist, Kelsie Olds
In this conversation, Kelsie Olds shares their journey as an occupational therapist and a parent, discussing the importance of understanding children's needs…
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Sharing Farm Stories and Parenting on the Road with Olivia Schoentrup
In this episode of Barnyard Language, hosts Caite and Arlene welcome Olivia, a seasoned cattle farmer and now a full-time travel vlogger. Olivia and her…
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Dairy Farming and Parenting in the UK with Charlotte Ashley
Charlotte Ashley and Arlene discuss Charlotte's journey into farming, specifically her transition from beef to dairy farming with Jersey cows. They talk about…
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All Things Farming and Parenting with Greg and BrookeAnna Peterson from the Peterson Farm Bros
Greg and BrookeAnna Peterson, farmers and YouTube stars, discuss their experiences running a family farm and creating entertaining videos. They grow a variety…
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We've got Ants in our Pants! w/ Sarah from Red Ants Pants
This episode is republished from earlier in the season. More than a clothing company, Red Ants Pants is also a non-profit foundation and well-known Americana…
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Farm Safety and Mental Health in Agriculture with Public Speaker, Bailey Kemery
This episode is republished from earlier in the season. Join Arlene and Caite today as they chat with guest and public speaker, Bailey Kemery. After going…
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Sitting Down with Dr. John Madigan
This episode is republished from a previous season. We're glad you're joining us for another episode of Barnyard Language. If you enjoy the show, please tell a…
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Life Skills Homeschooling and Indigenous Entrepreneurism with Jacob Beaton
This episode is replublished from earlier in the season. Jacob Beaton, an Indigenous farmer from British Columbia, shares his experiences and insights on…
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Sex, Rage, and Puppets w/ Author and Sex Educator Emily Nagoski
This is a republished episode from earlier in the season. This week we're talking to NY Times bestselling author, TED Talks presenter, podcaster, and…
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Chatting with the Founder of Farming with Friends, Tristan Griffin
In this final episode of season three, hosts Caite and Arlene engage with Tristan from Farming with Friends, exploring the remarkable journey of transitioning…
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How This Flower Farmer is Working to Incorporate her Farm with Children's Therapy
Jennifer Way, a farmer from Pennsylvania, shares her experience of growing cut flowers and raising cattle on her farm. She also discusses her background in…
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Tick & Lyme Disease Awareness with Deb Crunican and Steve Tome
In this conversation, we have a two part episode for you today, first with Deb Crunican and then Steve Tome to discuss ticks and tick prevention. Deb Crunican…
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Life on the Farm After Loss with Cindy Green
Cindy Green, a farmer from Saskatchewan, shares her experiences of farming and personal challenges. She discusses her family, which includes her husband, five…
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Barnyard Language Meets Ducks on the Pond: Farming, Parenting, and Community
In this special episode, hosts Arlene and Caite, are chatting with, Kirsten Diprose, host of the Ducks on the Pond Podcast, to discuss their experiences with…
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So You’ve Married a Farmer, Now What? The Ultimate Farm Wife with Katja Williams
Katja Williams, a farmer from Dubbo, New South Wales, shares her experience of managing a family farming operation and raising kids. She discusses the…
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The Woman Behind Beloved Children's Book Character, George the Farmer: Simone Kain
Simone Kain, the creator of George the Farmer, shares her journey of creating educational content for children about farming and agriculture. She discusses the…
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Revolutionizing the Future of Farmland: The Inspiring Story of Farmers Land Trust and the Folks Leading the Cause
Welcome to another insightful episode of Barnyard Language! In this episode, hosts Arlene and Caite delve into a dynamic conversation with Kristina Villa from…
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Double the Trouble with the Oh Sheep Shit Gals, Shannon & Kayla
Shannon Torgerson and Kayla Sarvis, also known as the O Sheep Shit ladies, discuss their experiences as sheep farmers and the challenges they face. They talk…
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Potty Training & Motherhood with Katie Fenske with the Burnt Pancakes Podcast
Summary Katie Fenske, a potty training expert, shares her insights and tips on potty training children. She discusses the challenges parents face during the…
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Life of a Mom, Dairy Veterinarian, and Maple Syrup Farmer with Dr. Jodi Wallace
In this conversation, Arlene and Caite interview Jodi, a farmer and veterinarian from Quebec. They discuss Jodi's farming practices, including dairy farming…
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Building a Farm and Family From the Ground up with Laura Cook
Laura Cook is a first-generation farmer who has built her farm from scratch on forested land in New York State. She raises goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, and…
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Farm Finances and Parenthood with Tanner Winterhof from Farm4Profit Podcast
Tanner Winterhof, co-host of the Farm4Profit podcast, discusses the challenges faced by farm families in achieving profitability and balancing farm and family…
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Flower Farming, Garlic Braids and Parenting on the Farm
Tracy Potter-Fins, a farmer from Montana, discusses her farm and the various crops she grows, including tulips, tomatoes, and garlic. She also talks about her…
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First Generation Fish & Chicken Farmer, Sean Short, is on a Mission to Make Food More Accessible
Sean Short, the owner of Blooming Health Farms, shares his experience running an aquaponic chicken farm and utilizing hydroponics. He discusses the scale and…
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Escaping Suburban Sprawl and Raising Direct to Consumer Meat with Kerissa Payne
Kerissa, a farmer from Kansas, discusses her experiences with farming and parenting. She talks about the challenges of raising children on a farm, including…
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Homesteading and Parenting in Maine with Brea Willette
Brea Willette, a farmer from Maine, discusses her diverse farm and homestead. She raises pigs, sheep, poultry, and grows vegetables. Brea shares her…
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Family Farm & Parenthood Transitions with Lexi Wright
In this conversation, Lexi Wright shares her experience of balancing work, family, and the transition of a family farm. She discusses the challenges and…
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Budgeting on the Farm with Australian guest, Carmen Quade
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Swine Obstacle Courses, the Joy of Aging, and Agritourism with Jenn Colby
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Ontario Farmer, Diane Bergsma is Providing a Solution for Farmers in Need of Mental Break
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4-H, Advocating, and Farming Against All Odds with David Hafner
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Mental Health and Agriculture in New Zealand with Kathryn Wright
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The Ins and Outs of Sugar Beet Farming and Managing Multi-Family Farms with Rita Herford
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The Barnyard Language Husbands Return for Their Annual Episode
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Goat Farming and Feral Children with Kelli Foreman, of Kodiak Goat Dairy
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Homesteading on One Acre with Natalie Green
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Farming & Parenting in Manitoba with April McKean
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The Canadian Dairy Industry and All Things Farm Parenting with Andrew Campbell
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