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Raising Connections

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31:14

Can Farmers Take Vacations? From Paws to Hooves – The...

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2025/10/27

Meet Angie Palmisano, the animal sitter who does it all – from pigs to pups and horses to house cats. Rachann and Angie explore what it means to be an insured, licensed, and bonded animal sitter. Angie shares how communication, training, and tailored care make every vacation worry free. From building lasting relationships with clients to maintaining a healthy life balance, they cover the stories and challenges that make this work truly rewarding. Meows to Moos Pet Sitting Service, LLC |...

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28:16

Dog Fitness, Mischief, and Manners -- Training for...

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2025/10/20

Whether you're raising a sport dog or a pet companion, wellness starts with understanding behavior, arousal, and training thresholds. This podcast explores how anxiety, biting, and over-stimulation can signal deeper needs, and how desensitization, obedience, and fitness routines can help. Learn about breed disposition and emotional needs, from jazzed up to balanced behavior. Mischief & Manners Dog Training Fitnacity Dog Training Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

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29:49

Cornfusion - Agritourism before Agritourism was cool!...

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2025/10/13

Get Lost - in the best possible way at Cornfusion Corn Maze! Lisa Showvaker shares 23 years of experience in corn mazes, Christmas Trees, and agritourism. This year's Cornfusion theme "Wonderland Adventure" offers four acres of corn mazes with twists, turns, giggles and fun for all ages. https://www.hayrides.com/cornfusion#google_vignette Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

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29:42

Cultivating Innovation - Moving Maryland Agriculture...

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2025/09/29

"We get by with a little help from our friends....The best education is experienced with open minds and creative problem solving." How to fill 100,000 Agriculturally based positions. Join Wendy Powers, Dean of the University of Maryland's Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources as she talks with Rachann. Home | College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at UMD Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

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26:00

Carroll County Agritourism Passport Encourages Farm...

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2025/09/22

Diana Hare, Agricultural Development Specialist for the Carroll County Department of Economic Development, talks with Rachann about the world of Agritourism. Hear about small farms, regenerative farming, animals, produce, and rural innovation - where corn mazes meet commerce, and marketing meets meaning. They explore how initiatives like the Agritourism Passport are forming connections between farms and visitors. Carroll County Grown | Carroll County, MD | Farming & Agribusiness www...

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23:19

Need Funding for your Farm Journey? Horizon Farm...

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2025/09/15

At Horizon Farm Credit, Agricultural Relationship Specialists, like Lindsay Murphey, our guest on this week's podcast, play a vital role in cultivating connections by developing personalized financial solutions. Learn how co-operatives return value through patronage programs, dividends, and stock - and how Horizon Farm Credit helps members thrive through grant programs, and personalized assistance. Your Agricultural Lending Company | Horizon Farm Credit www.raisingconnections.com

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35:15

Inside the Helmet Lab at Virginia Tech - Where...

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2025/09/08

Explore the biomechanics of skull and brain injuries with Steven Rowson, PhD, director of the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, as he and Rachann discuss how the groundbreaking work of the lab has innovated the STAR (Summation of Tests for the Analysis of Risk) rating system, providing data to helmet manufacturers to improve helmet safety for various sports. Virginia Tech Helmet Lab The Maryland Horse Council www.raisingconnections.com

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36:59

Milk House Brewery- It's Not Just About the Beer,...

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2025/08/25

Founder of Milk House Brewery, Tom Barse, talks with Rachann about navigating the world of alternative agriculture with passion. They explore how agricultural preservation, agritourism, and value-added products are reshaping rural economies. Whether it's identifying Monocacy hops, feeding spent grains to cows, using sheep to 'weed' the hop fields, or renting land to young farmers to grow dreams, this is a reminder that farming is more than dirt - it's loving what you do and harvesting success...

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30:32

Zoo Poo to Power: Maryland Zoo's Composting Blueprint...

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2025/08/18

Common sense composting - behind the scenes at Maryland Zoo, transforming (converting) 140 tons of manure in 2024 into gallons of natural methane gas as renewable and sustainable bio energy. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore BTS Bioenergy Home Bioenergy DevCo's Jessup, MD Facility Plans to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions, Curb Solid Waste - American Biogas Council https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Everyone_Poops.jpg www.raisingconnections.com

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30:11

Dog Days and Green Ways: Comfort and Care with a...

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2025/08/11

Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel has a 20 year history of redefining what it means to board your dog with comfort and care through their personal touch. Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel understands that leaving your dog at a kennel can be a tough decision. Tune in as they discuss their kennel enrichments, soundproofing, HVAC & Ventilation, pet care contracts, and Standard Operating Procedures. www.raisingconnections.com

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20:02

Sound Hooves, Sound Business: The Farrier's Craft...

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2025/08/04

Where craftsmanship meets commerce - explore the world of farriering, from its artistry and understanding of equine physiology to the practical realities of running a fee-for-service business. Learn how farriers juggle self-employment, equipment and medical costs, and the importance of mentorship and injury prevention. We also discuss a horse's wellbeing through routine hoof care, honest owner communication, and the use of modern technology. Whether you're choosing a certified farrier or are ...

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38:14

Reunited and It Feels So Good! How AKC Reunite and...

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2025/07/28

In this inspiring interview, Rachann sits down with the President and CEO of AKC Reunite, Tom Sharp. AKC Reunite is a leading force in pet recovery and disaster relief and has helped bring thousands of beloved animals back home through the power of microchipping and RFID technology. We explore the life-saving role of microchips and the universal handheld scanners that make identification possible across species and state lines. Learn how AKC Reunite mobilizes during natural disasters to rescu...

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20:10

Farriers- The Art, Balance, & Science of the Trade...

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2025/07/21

Horseshoes bring more than Good Luck! From the sparks of apprenticeship to the rigors of certification, four farriers share their more than 100 combined years of experience, as well as their stories of commitment to equine hoof wellness. Maryland Farriers Association - Home American Farrier's Association Pre-Certification Clinics - American Farrier's Association Equine Dentistry with Joel Nupp https://www.buzzsprout.com/2069900/episodes/15774836 www.raisingconnections.com

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27:33

Changing the Lead - Laura Lane-Unsworth Takes the...

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2025/07/14

Pastures to Policies - Seated President Laura Lane-Unsworth talks about her trail to the Maryland Horse Council (MHC) Presidency and her vision to collaborate and connect with our Maryland equine community, through representation, education, and the benefits of MHC membership. The Maryland Horse Council www.raisingconnections.com

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31:20

Beyond the Blinking - The Charismatic Role of...

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2025/07/07

Dr. DJ McNeil joins us today to talk about fireflies, also known as lightning bugs. They are bioluminescent beetles that use rhythmic light flashes to communicate and attract mates. Through a chemical reaction in their abdomen, they produce a captivating glow. To hear more about their lifespan, from larvae to firefly, their roles as predator to slugs and snails, and how light pollution has affected the population, stay tuned! Darin McNeil | Forestry and Natural Resources https://xerces.org/pu...

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30:41

Maryland Vacation Vibes, State Line to Shoreline!!...

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2025/06/30

On this episode of Raising Connections, Rachann takes us back in time to some of our favorite summer programs. Enjoy cut flowers, creamery products, honeybees, and Ocean City! You can hear the entire programs on Buzzsprout or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://www.tierrabloomsflowers.com https://southmountaincreamery.com https://masterbeekeeper.tamu.edu https://www.ococean.com www.raisingconnections.com

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32:30

Warrior Canine Connection 06-23-2025

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2025/06/23

The Warrior Canine Connection is a non-profit organization that helps veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress and brain injuries train service dogs for other veterans. Warrior Canine Connection utilizes a Mission Based Trauma Recovery model to help recovering Warriors reconnect with life, their families, their communities, and each other. Today, Rachann talks with Mare Lyfeld, assistant director of the Mission Based Trauma Recovery Program, about the service dogs, from birth at their He...

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32:17

Carroll County Master Gardeners 06-16-2025

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2025/06/16

Do you know your soil type and what kinds of flowers and vegetables grow best in it? Members of the Carroll County Master Gardeners can help you! In this week's episode, Rachann talks with Laura and Marti, two gardeners who raise native plants and heirloom vegetables. Master Gardeners are available to answer your questions at county libraries, the Ag Center, and at Farmer's Markets. www.raisingconnections.com

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29:44

The Annual Carroll County Celtic Festival 6-9-25

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2025/06/09

Rachann talks with Nancy and Michael, organizers of the Carroll County Celtic Festival taking place on Saturday and Sunday, June 14th and 15th at the Carroll County Ag Center in Westminster. Enjoy Irish music and dancing, Scottish Highland games, vendors, food, and so much more! www.raisingconnections.com

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24:02

The William F. Moran Museum and Bladesmith Academy...

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2025/06/02

On this episode of Raising Connections, Rachann talks with Robert Wilson, director of the William F. Moran Museum and Foundation and the executive director of the WF Moran Bladesmith and Artisan Academy located in Middletown, Maryland. Honoring the legacy of Bill Moran, a renowned self-taught local bladesmith, the museum offers classes in knife-making, forging, and blacksmithing. www.raisingconnections.com

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