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Nature, Wildlife and Countryside Living with Chris Skinner from High Ash Farm Chris Skinner, a Norfolk farmer, takes a unique approach to farming, prioritizing biodiversity and wildlife conservation in every practice. Tune in every Sunday morning as Chris, alongside broadcaster Matthew Gudgin, explores topics on nature, wildlife, and rural life. Join them for strolls through High Ash Farm and beyond, spotting wildlife and addressing your queries about the natural world. Email questions for C ...
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A farmer-to-farmer conversation focusing on best practices to boost yields. We’ll find out what’s working – and what’s not – in fields across farm country.
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This podcast's for anyone wanting to explore the big issues, stretching your thinking in relatable ways. Well known personalities, Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbutt and photographer William Mankelow, who aren't experts, but have opinions, authentic views and no scripts. Join them on meandering conversations about nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Sometimes joined by guests, or discussing listener questions between themselves. Always full of fun ...
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A weekly look at the news, the views and the people behind the Manx countryside and farming industry with Simon Clarke and Kirree Kermode.
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Updates, insights and analysis from the UK’s foremost rural campaign group. We’ll be talking about shooting, hunting, politics and all manner of other issues of interest to rural community.
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937573 Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for Arlington Countryside Church in Arlington Heights, IL. Our mission is to be a loving community where ordinary people experience the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. http://www.acchurch.org
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Farmer and nature lover Chris Skinner shares wildlife recordings and answers questions.
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Nature, wildlife and countryside living with Chris Skinner from High Ash Farm. Chris is a Norfolk farmer doing things differently; all of his practices are informed by his dedication to biodiversity and wildlife. Join Chris and broadcaster Matthew Gudgin every Sunday morning as they talk nature, wildlife and countryside living. Enjoy walks around High Ash Farm and further afield as the pair spot wildlife and answer your questions. New episode released every Sunday at 0700 GMT To support and ...
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A journey through rural South West England with Victoria McClenaghan and Lola the Boxer dog. Pull on your wellies and join us on a dog walk with local artists, producers and personalities. Gentle, wholesome, positive family listening.
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A food and farming podcast helping to provide a connection to food produced in the UK and how to make tasty meals. We'll meet food producers from across the country and explore why they love producing food for our table. There will also be some easy recipe ideas for mealtime inspiration, as well as some top tips and time-saving hacks. Inspired by the No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents Blog https://nofussmealsforbusyparentsfood.wpcomstaging.com/ I'm your host Milly Fyfe, Mum of two young boys, fa ...
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Welcome to Beyond the Hedge where we go in search of the places, people, traditions and tales that make rural Britain extraordinary. Join us as we head out along the backroads to meet publicans, writers, hedgelayers, butchers, poets and keepers of everything from pigs to grey partridges to bees. We explore often-complex and sometimes-thorny themes with the help of real experts – practitioners with their hands in the soil and academics who’ve spent their lives thinking about things like the c ...
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Episode 2.21 - Shepherd’s Purse, Soldier’s Float
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48:13Send us a text Bask in the sunlit splendour of High Ash Farm’s wildflower meadows, where Chris Skinner guides us through a vibrant tapestry of nature’s small wonders. Marvel at the common blue butterflies, their Wedgwood-hued wings dancing over bird’s foot trefoil, a legume bursting into bright yellow bloom. Amid the meadow, yellow rattle thrives, …
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Wendover, Utah is home to a closed air base that still has many features of the days when it was in operation. In fact, this was the base that crews used to train for a mission to use the first nuclear weapon in war…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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FTC Episode 353: Lessons on Small Town Success
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25:17Chugwater, Wyoming is a town of under 200 residents in the southeastern part of the Cowboy state. I recent had a chance to meet their mayor, a relatively young newcomer from Pennsylvania. What he’s learned and what he’s shared with the community holds lessons for all of us on building better farms, ranches, small towns and communities that thrive. …
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“I’ve heard youngsters say in the olden days we never had mobiles, and how did we survive? This worries me. Ok youngsters are tech savvy, but they perhaps lack the ability to adapt quickly if tech fails them?” This is the first of the two listener questions sent in for Stuart and William to discuss in today’s episode, this particular question came …
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Part of the Nuclear Weapon Development Plan
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3:00As World War II raged in Europe and in the Pacific, scientists worked to develop a nuclear weapon that could end that war. Part of the testing took place here, on the western edge of the Great Salt Lake Desert…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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When you head west from Salt Lake City you cross the Salt Lake Desert and the first town you’ll come to is on the state line with Nevada. That town, Wendover, is important in the story of America…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo every May, but the date does not garner as much attention in Mexico. So why does the commemoration of a Mexican victory against the French in 1862 receive more notice north of the border than in the place it occurred?Bởi Andrew McCrea
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Southeast of Sacramento you’ll find many towns that trace their roots to the gold rush days of the late 1840s. One such town is Columbia, and not only does it have ties to the 49ers, but you can come experience the place, much as it was, over a century ago…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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Episode 2.20 - Cubs and Cones, Woodland’s Shared Spaces
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44:17Send us a text Join Chris Skinner in the verdant depths of Fox's Grove, where spring unveils a remarkable tale of coexistence: badgers and foxes sharing the same sprawling set, with cubs of both species thriving in harmony. Discover the delicate beauty of the early purple orchid, steeped in Shakespearean lore, and marvel at the ash trees’ surprisin…
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FTC Episode 352: Tips From a Corn Yield Champ
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25:31David Hula consistently raises some of the highest corn yields in the nation. His farm near Chesapeake Bay has challenges many other farmers don’t face, yet those extra hurdles have helped him learn better ways to increase bushels and profits and make him a source of advice to many other row crop farmers. We visit with him about some key areas we s…
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Most people don’t look at a road atlas these days when they need to go somewhere. However, if you visit Baker, Montana, you might appreciate looking at one, for it will show that there is a lot of wide open spaces…and those distances might just tell you it’s time to get some gas…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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Most steers don’t live to the age of 15 years old. When one does, well, there’s probably an interesting story behind him. That’s the case for a bovine that for awhile made his home in the bar in Baker, Montana…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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In the 1920s and 30s, one farmer in southeastern Montana was raising some of the largest steers the country had ever seen. In fact, one of those steers in particular was so large, people wanted to see the mammoth bovine firsthand. That steer and his owner became quite a show…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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Within the boundaries of one of northwest Louisiana’s larger cities, you’ll find an old fort. It was this outpost around which today’s city grew and the history shared here reveals much about life from the 1700s and 1800s…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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In northwestern Louisiana you’ll find lands once the home to the Caddo Nation. When the first European explorers came here, they soon developed a trading network with the Caddo and built an outpost here…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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On this podcast there aren’t necessarily debates, more often they are off the cuff conversations. You, the listeners, set the questions that your, co-hosts don’t see until they start recording. This episode is not an exception to that as there’s talk about Stuart’s recent appearance on the ProGRESS Podcast, and a thought-provoking reflection questi…
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Episode 2.19 - Fox Cubs’ Feast, Galls’ Hidden Guests
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45:36Send us a text Join Chris Skinner at High Ash Farm for a captivating exploration of nature’s quirks in Norfolk’s countryside. This week, Chris unveils the ghostly spectacle of a spindle tree shrouded in the webs of brown tail moth caterpillars, a phenomenon both eerie and fascinating, while warning of their irritating hairs. The journey continues w…
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John Sellers says the key to winning an old-west shootout was not quickness, but accuracy. And when you take into account how difficult it was to hit a distant target, well, that changes the reality behind how those duels were conducted…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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In a movie “western” you might see two gunslingers fire their pistols at each other in the town square. That’s exactly what happened here. It was all over a small gambling debt and a stolen pocket watch. What resulted was a first of its kind confrontation…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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FTC Episode 351: Adding Value to What You Grow & Raise
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25:46Kim Ratcliff had some roots in ranch life, but she was working in New York City. When life events changed, she found herself helping to manage the family ranch and building a direct-to-consumer model that has been very successful. Her work offers insights into ways many of us can add value to the crops we grow and the livestock we raise. See omnyst…
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When the Civil War ended, there were still many unsettled scores of course. Towns along the border with North and South were especially prone to violence between individuals supporting one side or the other. That was the case here in Springfield, Missouri, and the tensions would have deadly results…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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Named for Lincoln Before He was President
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3:00It’s common that towns, school and other sites are named in honor of U.S. Presidents. So it’s natural that most people believe this town was named for our 16th President. What’s intriguing though is that fact, it was named for the man well before he was ever elected to the highest office…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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Today technology can help us predict and spot several storms that may be headed our way. Of course, there was a time when that was not the case, and some towns came up with inventive ways to best warn their citizens. Such was the case in Lincoln, Illinois…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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Privileges, Pronouns And Punchlines Today
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31:11This episode was recorded in Stuart’s garden, so expect in the background, people shouting, horns, sirens, Harley’s revving, all sorts. If you’re struggling to filter out the background noise and not focus in on the question, that's something you need to practice, because when your co-hosts are out having a conversation in this garden space, they …
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Episode 2.18 - May’s White Veil, Swifts’ Sickle Flight
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51:37Send us a text Embark on a captivating journey with Chris Skinner as he ventures from High Ash Farm to the Suffolk coast at Aldeburgh to witness the awe-inspiring arrival of swifts. Marvel at these sickle-shaped marvels as they soar above the marshes, hoovering up aerial plankton and clocking millions of miles in their lifetime. Back at the farm, C…
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There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of this fort, yet it was very important in the United State’s war that acquired much of today’s American southwest…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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When the United States made the Louisiana Purchase they didn’t get all of today’s state of Louisiana. Today I’ll take you to the part they didn’t initially purchase for a story of life on an international border of the early 1800s…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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FTC Episode 350: How Long Can You Survive a Negative Balance Sheet?
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25:38A lot of row crop farms have negative balance sheets for this year. How are lenders reacting to farm numbers that are often in the red? What are top farms doing that we can all learn from to stay well in the black? What is the route to profitability in challenging times? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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There are many towns in this country named Springfield, but only one can be home to this fictional tv family. That designation brings several people here to visit every week…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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There is some evidence this place in Vermont was in the crosshairs of the German military during World War II if their planes were to begin bombing the U.S…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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A church doesn’t want to leave any place for the devil to hide. This old church took that to heart and built a place with literally no corner to hide in…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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Nature’s Challenge: Personal Aspirations in a Wild World
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13:33Floss, in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada is the listener who set the first question today - “What are your objectives, personally and with your work?” William aspires to live a fulfilling life by practicing kindness, spending time with loved ones, and embracing diverse experiences. Both personally and professionally, he seeks growth through challenges and…
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Episode 2.17 - Bluebells in Peril, Swallows in Flight
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46:34Send us a text Join Chris Skinner at High Ash Farm for a vibrant spring morning filled with the tireless energy of returning swallows and the delicate beauty of the countryside. In this episode, Chris captures the dawn chorus as over 20 swallows busily build nests with mud and straw in the farm’s stables, marking the true arrival of summer. Venturi…
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The oldest log cabin in New England is on an island in Vermont. It’s a spot you can visit today, and for those that do, you’ll find an interesting story about the man who built it and those who settled there…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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In the northeastern part of Vermont you’ll find Lake Champlain, and in that body of water there are the Hero Islands. So who is the hero?Bởi Andrew McCrea
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Many writers take inspiration from nature. That is certain true for this man who is known to take long walks and then come back to his desk to write. The location of that desk and his cabin still bring visitors today to a well known pond…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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FTC Episode 349: Increasing Profits by Becoming a Market Maker
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25:34Roy Pfaltzgraff and Emily Kamala farm in northeastern Colorado. Their goal is to be “market makers” by growing crops for a premium that have specific end-users in mind. It’s a route that has its challenges and opportunities but a path that has them talking with many other farmers about how they can capture extra profit by doing some of the same typ…
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It is know as the “shot heard ‘round the world.” It was the shot considered to have begun the American Revolution in Concord, Massachusetts…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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It’s been about 250 years since British Regulars met Citizens of Concord, known as the Provincials at the Old North Bridge. That confrontation began the American RevolutionBởi Andrew McCrea
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The first question that Stuart and William wade into in today’s episode, comes from Ray in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, USA - “None of us are getting out of this alive. We’re all heading in the same direction. Don’t you think there's something profound in that?” Right off the bat, William agrees with Ray, that none of us are getting out of this alive. H…
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Episode 2.16 - Kisses of Mistletoe, Blossoms of Crab Apple
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39:24Send us a text Join Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin on a rain-soaked adventure at High Ash Farm, where the long-awaited spring showers bring life to the Norfolk countryside. Under dripping umbrellas, they explore the sticky secrets of mistletoe, a semi-parasitic plant thriving on ancient trees, and marvel at the delicate pink-tipped blossoms of th…
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Although the Shroud of Turin is located in Italy, the research and a traveling exhibit about it have connections to this country and specifically the city of Shreveport…Bởi Andrew McCrea
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FTC Episode 348: Best Tips from Top Producer’s Next-Gen Award Winning Farmer
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25:19Dalton Dilldine was recognized as Top Producer’s Next Generation award winner. His farm in the Delta region of northeast Arkansas provides opportunities to grow several crops. We discussed how he stepped into a leadership role right out of high school and how he balanced education, farming and a progressive mindset to grow his operation into the aw…
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In the last show in the current series, Kirree catches up with MNFU President Ean Parsons on how the industry has been faring recently, whilst Simon speaks to Vicki Sloane-Masson about winning a prestigious Holstein UK Master Breeder Award for 2025Bởi Manx Radio
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On this podcast, the questions are set by you, the listeners. Even though the questions are often detached from the environment, we always try and bring back the discussion to it in some way. In today’s episode, Stuart and William, your co-hosts, chew the fat over two intriguing questions, the first of which comes from Bartek in Abingdon, Oxfordshi…
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