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Super Smart Farm Show

Lancaster Farming

Kids have a lot of questions about farming, and the Super Smart Farm Show, Lancaster Farming"s podcast for kids, has a lot of answers. Join us each week as we explore kid-friendly topics like why bees are important and why sheep need hair cuts. We here at the Super Smart Farm Show know it"s fun to ask questions and wonder about the world we live in, especially when it comes to learning about how farmers feed and take care of us.

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09:49

Why Do Farmers Wake Up So Early?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/09/29

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, it's time to rise and shine and talk about why farmers wake up so early in the morning. Most farmers get their days started early — so early, in fact, that by the time you get to school in the morning, most farmers have already put in a couple of hours worth of work! But why do they get up at the crack of dawn? Does the early farmer catch the worm? Or is it because there are jobs on the farm that just can't wait? Join host Elmer and Bessie the cow as they

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10:21

Why Is Some Wheat Planted in the Fall?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/09/22

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're saying goodbye to summer and looking ahead to fall — and the crops that get planted when the weather cools down. Most crops are planted in the spring and harvested in the fall. However, some types of wheat follow a different schedule: They're planted in the fall and harvested in the early summer. This kind of crop is called winter wheat. Why does it grow on a different schedule? Don't the crops wither in the winter weather? What's vernalization and what

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10:06

Do Pigs Actually Sweat?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/09/15

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we've got one scorcher of a question: Do pigs really sweat? The phrase 'sweating like a pig' is sometimes used to describe someone who's heavily perspiring. But hang on. Do pigs actually sweat? If they do, do they really sweat a lot? And if pigs don't really sweat, where does that phrase come from? Join host Elmer, Piper the pig and Farmer Wendy as they get to the bottom of this sweaty situation. Do you have a question for the Super Smart Farm Show? Drop us a

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09:40

Why Do Some Fields Grow Different Crops Each Year?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/09/08

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're having a field day while talking about why farmers like to move their crops around. Keen farm observers may notice that farmers will sometimes move their crops around. A field that's growing corn one year will have soybeans next year and the old soybean field is now full of corn. Is there a reason for playing musical crops? And what does it have to do with the soil and weeds? Join host Elmer, Sawyer the soil scientist and Marvin the marestail weed as

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10:31

Do Farm Animals Like to Play?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/09/01

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're having fun with some of the younger animals on the farm. Play is an important part of childhood, plus it's just plain fun! But do young farm animals like to play, too? And if they do enjoy playing, how do they play? They can't exactly play kickball or jump rope. And what, besides fun, is the point of all that playing? Join host Elmer, Farmer Clementine, Charlie the calf and Daisy the kid as they discuss playtime in the pasture. Do you have a question for

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08:56

What's the Difference Between Silos and Grain Bins?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/08/25

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, it's time to figure out it once and for all: what's a silo and what's a grain bin? Picture it: You're riding down the road and you see a tall, cylindrical structure rising up from a farm. Is it a silo? Or is it a grain bin? What's the difference? Is it just on the outside or is there more going on inside these farm structures making them different from each other? Join host Elmer and Cornelia corn as they learn about the difference between silos and grain

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07:43

Why Are Cows Milked Every Day?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/08/18

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're heading over to the milking parlor to talk about why cows need to be milked every day. When it comes to milking cows, most dairy farms do it twice or even three times a day. Smaller farms may only milk once a day. The point is, the cows need to be milked every single day. Why is that? Is it just to keep the milk flowing? And what about the cows? Do they like getting milked so often? Join host Elmer and Bessie the cow as they discuss how dairy farms keep

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11:13

Why Do Tractors Have Such Big Wheels?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/08/11

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're wheel-y excited to find out why tractor wheels are so gigantic. Tractor wheels aren't like the wheels on your bicycle or your family's car. They're much, much bigger. In fact, depending on the tractor, they might actually be taller than the roof of your family's car. But why do tractors need such big wheels? Why do they need to be so tall and wide? Join host Elmer and farmer Merle as they discuss why tractor wheels are shaped that way. Do you have a

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10:23

Why Are Crops Safe From Herbicides?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/08/04

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're heading out to the fields and getting into the weeds to figure out why herbicides don't harm crops. Herbicides are chemicals that some farmers use to kill weeds. But here's the thing: Farmers spray herbicides across entire fields, meaning the chemicals are applied to both weeds and crops like corn or soybeans. From there, herbicides do their work and kill off the weeds. But how do the crops stay safe? Join host Elmer, Cornelia the corn and Marvin the

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10:45

Why Do Only Some Cows Have Horns?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/07/28

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're going straight to the experts to find out why only some cows have horns. You may have noticed that some cows have horns. Some have little horns, some have big horns and some may even have horns as wide as a car! But some cows don't have any horns at all. Why is that? Is it because only boy cows have horns? Or is it because only some breeds of cows have horns? Or is it something else? Join host Elmer, Bessie the cow and Brody the steer as they discuss why

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10:20

Does Mulch Have Secret Super Powers?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/07/21

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're getting down in the dirt and figuring what's going on with mulch. What is mulch? Why is it so important for plants and soil? It may not look like much at first, but mulch is more powerful than it may appear. It turns out, mulch has all kinds of powers that help protect plants, including fruits and vegetables. Join host Elmer, Farmer Wendy and Peter the pumpkin as they talk about all things mulch. Do you have a question for the Super Smart Farm Show? Drop

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09:43

Are Dairy Farms High Tech?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/07/14

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're getting smart and looking at some of the ways dairy farmers use technology on their farms. Smart tech has become a big part of life for many people, but what role does it play on a dairy farm? Do cows really wear smart watches? How do farmers use technology to feed cows? What roll do robots play in milking? Join host Elmer, Bessie the cow and animal food nutritionist Nina as they discuss how dairy farms use smart technology to care for cows. Do you have

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10:16

Do Farmers Go On Vacation?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/07/07

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're talking about packing our bags and going on vacation — but first we have to find someone to watch the farm! Plenty of folks go on vacation during the summer to relax and enjoy themselves. But for farmers, taking a trip away from the farm isn't as easy as packing a suitcase and jumping in the car. Before they can leave, farmers have to make sure their farm is in good hands. Who looks after the crops? Who cares for the animals? Join host Elmer, farmer

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13:19

What Did Farming Look Like in 1776?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/06/30

America is turning 250 this week and on the Super Smart Farm Show we're celebrating by taking a look back at what farming was like 1776. A lot has changed since America was founded in 1776 and farming is no exception. Farmers 250 years ago didn't have the same tools and resources as farmers today, but they were still able to make do with hard work and relying on each other. Join host Elmer and his farmer friends Frank, Clementine, Merle and Wendy as they cook up some burgers and talk about how

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08:40

How Is Ice Cream Made?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/06/23

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're talking about everyone's favorite cool, creamy treat: ice cream! Did you know that June is national Dairy Month? It's a time when we celebrate the farmers and animals that provide us with the milk we drink and use to make dairy products like cheese, yogurt, butter and best of all, ice cream! But how exactly does milk from the cow become delicious ice cream? Join host Elmer and Bessie the cow as they talk about what needs to happen for milk to become ice

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08:33

Why Are Barns Painted Red?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/06/16

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're talking about one of the most iconic images in American farming: red barns. Barns come in plenty of colors, but why are so many of them painted red? Does it have to do with the paint? Or do farmers just really like the color? And why red? Why aren't more barns purple or blue? Join host Elmer and Farmer Wendy as they talk about the history of red barns and why they're still so popular today. Do you have a question for the Super Smart Farm Show? Drop us a

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09:29

Why Do Animals Like Salt Licks?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/06/09

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're talking about salt licks. We all love salty snacks like pretzels or potato chips. But do animals enjoy salt licks simply for their tastes? Or are they getting something more from those salt blocks? Join host Elmer and Poppy the pony as they discuss why animals enjoy salt licks and how those same licks help keep animals healthy. Do you have a question for the Super Smart Farm Show? Drop us a line at supersmart@lancasterfarming.com! For More Lancaster

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10:26

Why Are Strawberries First to the Fruit Party?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/06/02

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're ringing in the summer with one of the first fruits of the season: strawberries. It seems like the moment the weather gets warmer, strawberries are here and ready for picking. But how did they manage to ripen weeks, if not months before the rest of the summer fruits? Just how long have they been preparing for strawberry season? The answer may surprise you! Join host Elmer and Ruby the strawberry as they discuss how strawberries manage to be one of the

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12:00

How Do Tractors Move?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/05/26

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're talking about what it takes to get tractors moving from one end of the field to the other. From gears to crankshafts, pistons to transmissions, there are a lot of words and moving parts keeping those tractors chugging along. But how do they all work together to keep farming machines running? Join host Elmer and farmers Merle and Pearl as they discuss how tractors move. Do you have a question for the Super Smart Farm Show? Drop us a line at

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09:00

How Does Grain Go From Field to Feed?

Super Smart Farm Show ·

2026/05/19

This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're talking about how animal feed gets from the corn and grain fields to the feed troughs. The main ingredients in farm animal feed are grown on farms, but the process of getting the crops from the field to the feed bins is more complicated than you might think. Where does the corn and grain go after it's been harvested? How do farmers know their animals are getting the nutrients they need? Where is all that feed stored before it comes to the farm? Join host

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