Family businesses are at the heart of New Zealand farming, but combining blood ties with business decisions can create unique challenges. In this episode of Growing Our Future, host Blake Holgate speaks with Philip Pryor, a business advisor, author and former psychologist who specialises in family business dynamics. Philip shares how rural families can navigate succession, manage conflict, and strengthen relationships across generations. He provides insights from his decades of experience working

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What if the cure for cancer, diabetes, and chronic disease has been hiding in Scripture all along—not as metaphor, but as literal medicine growing in your backyard? What if the Bible has laid out the best practices for our nutrition?Dr. Josh Axe (bestselling author and functional medicine practitioner) and Jordan Rubin (founder of Garden of Life, author of The Maker's Diet) join us to discuss their groundbreaking book The Biblio Diet, which synthesizes 6,000 years of biblical nutrition into

Dateline: October 24, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with an update about my life and way too much discussion about a new album I'm excited about. We have a headline story looking at two things that happened in the anti-zoo movement this week, and my take on them. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from The Columbus Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, Roger Williams Pa...

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has proven she does not understand American Agriculture and what she has said here about the American Beef industry is shameful.

Hank continues to struggle to access the land that he is the rightful grazer of. The Federal Government continues to place hurdles in the path of food producers.

Today we talk about prions, CWD, BSE and Scrapie. In addition we must dive into the Argentina importing beef to the USA as a result of rhetoric this week.

Kyle Lybarger: Native Habitat Project, outdoor conservation and protecting native species

I discuss the relationship of ladybirds to Christianity. Sources include: Books - A cultural history of insects in the medieval age Encyclopedia of Easter celebrations

An EcoFarmers Discovery Chapter 4: The Land Of Milk And HoneyWelcome to An EcoFarmer's Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell's journey.You're invited to read along - get the audiobook via Spotify (search An EcoFarmer's Discovery) or grab it on Kindle - and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the stories, ideas, and principles of regenerative farming. A new episode drops each Friday, covering 26 chapters across 26

Thomas Shay is the founder of the Northern Kentucky Bigfoot Research Group. Tom has been investigating the Sasquatch phenomenon since 1987. That’s when he had his first Sasquatch-related experience. You see, in 1987, Tom was heading to see his girlfriend, in Carlton, Kentucky, on US 36, when he had his first sighting. It was 85 degrees out, that day, so Tom was surprised when he saw what he, at first, thought was a man in a fur coat, on the side of the highway. As he got closer, he slowed down to a

Welcome to Avian Flu Watch: Global H5N1 Tracker, your data-focused update on the worldwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, H5N1, as of late October 2025.Let’s start with a geographic breakdown. According to the Centre for Health Protection and the Pan American Health Organization, H5N1 outbreaks and documented human and animal infections are active on every continent except Antarctica. In the Americas, there have been over 5,000 outbreaks since 2022, with hot spots in the United States,

H5N1 Bird Flu Briefing: Public Health AlertThis is an official public health briefing on the global and national situation regarding H5N1 avian influenza, sometimes called “bird flu.” The purpose of this briefing is to inform the public, poultry workers, healthcare providers, and community leaders about the current risk level, symptoms to watch for, and the actions you should take to protect yourselves and your families.At present, H5N1 continues to circulate widely among wild birds and has caused

From broadcasting on Iowa public airwaves to now running five businesses, Delaney Howell’s grit and determination are unmatched. Growing up on a livestock and crop farm with her brothers, Delaney found joy in showing animals at fairs, a foundation that shaped her love for agriculture. That passion led her to study agricultural education in college, where she discovered her true calling behind the microphone.She went on to host a television show covering commodity markets, co-founded the Ag News

In this special episode in collaboration with the RSPB to mark fifty years since the reintroduction of the White-Tailed Eagle, join host Elle as she sits down to speak to conservationist Dave Sexton about his integral involvement with this project.  In discussion about what it took to bring back Britain's largest bird of prey, how far the project has come and what the eagle's return tells us about hope, patience, and our changing relationship with the wild, Dave takes us on a journey of

Let Twilight Tides guide you to serenity, brought to you by Ocean Sounds, the official podcast of OceanSounds.com. This episode features gentle wave sounds, perfect for evening relaxation or quiet reflection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big, round, and adorably fluffy, is there a more charming visitor to our gardens than the bumble bee? We don’t think so!Sadly, these incredible and vitally important pollinators are in trouble. 2024 was the worst year for British bumble bee populations since records began, with many species facing growing pressures from habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change.Grab a drink and join us as we explore the fascinating world of bumble bees. From their remarkable adaptations and surprising cultural

Appalachia is an ancient place. That's a fact. Whether your roots in this part of the world run deep, you just moved here or you're merely passing through, the feeling of age in this rippled, time-worn landscape is palpable, especially when you find yourself traipsing off the trail. The animals that dwell in the deep lakes and far-flung hollers betwixt Appalachia's mountains have birthed many tall tales and legends. And as it turns out, some of them might even have a kernel of truth to

In this episode, we’re back with Part 2 of our deep dive into one of Africa’s most exciting birding destinations, Uganda.In Part 1, we covered some of Uganda’s most iconic species — the Shoebill, Green-breasted Pitta, and Grauer’s Broadbill — and we laid the foundation for why this country is a must-visit for birders from around the world. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, I highly recommend going back and giving it a listen first — it sets the stage for what’s to come.Now in this second

In this episode, we kick off a very special two-part series titled “The Birder’s Guide to Uganda.”In these episodes, I’m joined by expert bird guide Joshua Olszewski, who has spent countless hours exploring Uganda’s forests, savannas, wetlands, and mountains in search of some of Africa’s most iconic and elusive birds.This series is designed to be your ultimate guide to birding in Uganda -we cover the standout species, must-visit locations, trip logistics, and everything else you need to know to make