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Introducing my new cousin in-law, Ian, as we discuss his passion for foraging mushrooms and much more. From morels and lobster mushrooms to black caps and fiddle heads. The forest is our oyster.
Resources:
Edible Wild Plants: Wild Foods From Dirt To Plate
Edible Wild Plants: A North American Field Guide
Oxygen Absorbers
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When it comes to homeschooling, fathers are typically the bread winners while mothers are typically the home-makers and primary educators of the children. However, one, like my friend Vince, might say that a mixture of parental involvement is more ideal. Be present, be flexible, but ultimately tighten the belt and be the husband and parent you need to be.
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The calving season is over and boy was it a short one this year. My dad grew up raising cattle and has been raising cattle ever since. Things within the operation have changed throughout the years such as the breed of cattle or the size of the herd, but some of the basics of calving have remained the same.
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This episode explores a little bit about everything when it comes to farming. My friend Vince joins in to discuss his family farm operation along with topics such as crop rotation, water management, tillage and weed control. We also dip our toes into some of the differences between organic and conventional farming and the hot topic of glyphosate.
North Dakota State 2023 Agricultural Overview
In 2023, ND was the #1 producer of:
-Spring Wheat
-Durum Wheat
-Dry Edible Beans
-Flax
-Canola
-Sunflower
-Field Pea
-Honey
National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances for Use in Organic Farming
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The college experience can really play a large role in the type of person one becomes. It was no different for me and I’m glad to have been a NDSU Bison! Here, my friend Vince and I share more about our college experience. Classes and fun memories, including bare-handed evangelization, broomball tournaments, half marathons, dancing and of course, bed bugs!
Book recommendations:
Wild at Heart
Be a Man
Resources:
FOCUS
BisonCatholic
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Happy Anniversary! This podcast has been going on for about a year now, so it’s probably time to learn a little more about our host, Joe Mettler. In this episode, we learn a bit more about his high school and college years. GO BISON! “Well, that’s not very interesting” you say. Joe also shares stories of prank wars and one particular story that could have taken a turn for the worst.
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My siblings and I often get asked if any of us ended up with broken bones while playing at the farm. Simply put, the answer is “nope”. Thankfully so! In this episode, my brother David and I have a great time reminiscing about our childhood and some of the broken bones that could have been.
Images to fill in some gaps:
This is a bale hook
Small square baler
Cattle panel
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Raising sheep across generations. Listen to my Dad and I talk about the basics, with some farm stories separating the meat and potatoes. We go through the annual cycle and what raising sheep might entail for you.
Resources:
Scrapie Sheep Disease
Getting Started
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Jacob and Michelle share their homeschooled experience, while addressing some of the common misconceptions about the homeschooling community. Should you homeschool your children? Well, based on the conversation in this episode, the decision to homeschool shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s very situational and depends a lot on the parents and each individual child.
Resources:
Kolbe Academy
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No, you won’t get the same apple tree to grow by planting its seeds, and yes there is such a thing as a Frankenstein tree. This episode is a continuation of Episode 27 as my brother David and I discuss winter orchard activities when it comes to apples: rootstock, scion wood and pruning.
Resources:
Maple Valley Orchards – source of rootstock and scion
How to Prune Apple Trees - YouTube Video
Apple Pruning Workshop - FargoEmail: [email protected]
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There is no lack of things to do in the winter when it comes to the orchard. My brother David joins us this episode to talk about pruning grapes, collecting cuttings, and storing and rooting cuttings to be planted the following spring. He also talks about the challenges in growing out his own grape cuttings and shares some general planting tips.
Resources:
Synthetic rooting hormone
Mosquito Bits – for control of Fungus gnats
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Episode 26 Homeschooling with Aunt Joni: A Parents Perspective
My wife and I plan to homeschool our children, but before we jump into the unknown, we thought it best to talk with those who have done it before us. My Aunt Joni homeschooled her three children and learned many things along the way. In this episode, we discuss why she decided to homeschool her kids, what types of curriculums she decided to use, and the joys and challenges of homeschooling.
Curriculums mentioned:
Seton
Catholic Heritage
Memoria Press
Mother of Divine Grace
Great Books
Opportunities:
MN Catholic Home Education Conference – May 31 to June 1, 2024
Homeschooling in ND
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This is the story of how Joe developed and refined his hobby of making wine. Since 2017 and 120+ gallons of wine later, there are some tips, tricks, and favorites to share. This episode shares the basic supplies and equipment needed to make your own wine, and also goes through a step by step process to create an enjoyable bottle. Cheers!
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If my bank account was my raised garden bed, I would be RICH! In this episode, I walk through the soil test results of my raised garden beds. The analysis contained information on N, P, K, S, pH, organic matter and soluble salts. Gather some information and tid bits that could help you make sense of your soil report. I recommend listening to the episode titled, “Soil Sampling and Nutrient Basics” prior to this episode.
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Some micronutrient fertilizer options:
Covington Naturals – A little goes a long way, this product still includes N, P, K
Whitwam Organics – This product only contains micronutrients
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Welcome back as my wife and I discuss our recent adventure of travelling to Italy with our two-year-old daughter. We talk about what we did, what went well and the things we didn’t expect. We also share some general tips for when it comes to travelling with children.
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Sfoglialette "lobster tail" pastrySupport the show
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If you haven’t heard enough deer hunting stories recently, you’ll get your fill with this episode. My Uncle Bernie and I exchange deer hunting stories and talk about what hunting means to the Mettler family.
FYI: I won’t be posting another episode until mid-December as my family and I are taking a vacation. Cheers!
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Tune in as I talk about soil fertility, macro and micro nutrients (elements), mobile and immobile nutrients and some of the nutrient deficiency symptoms associated with each. What do the numbers “20-10-20” on a bag of fertilizer mean? Learn about the importance of taking a soil sample, how to take a soil sample and where to send your sample. Such an invigorating topic!
Resources:
Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms
Mobile and Immobile Nutrients
pH and Nutrient Availability
Soi Labs:
NDSU Soil Testing Lab
Agvise Lab
U of M Soil Testing Lab
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Another family member on the podcast! Listen to my Aunt Michelle and I talk about garlic, particularly planting, but also where to get cloves, what types to grow, fun recipes and other random things. All garlic related. It might not be too late to get some garlic to plant this Fall yet! Check out the Upper Midwest Premium Garlic Directory.
Resources:
Minnesota Garlic Festival
Minnesota Salsa Fest
Big Stone Garlic
Roasted Garlic and Tomato Pasta Recipe
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Join my brother David and I as we talk a bit about food preservation and canning, particularly juice. Not all food has to come from a store. David also discloses his “top secret” ingredient in his salsa.
Resources:
Hot Water Bath Canner
Canning Starter Kit - Tools
Ball Preserving Guidebook
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Fall is a busy time of year. Harvest is in full swing, and the brewing has just begun. This episode talks about harvesting and juicing apples and grapes, and also serves as an introduction to preserving and brewing the juice into wine and hard cider. Listen here to learn more about our methods, processes, and the equipment we use to accomplish the task.
Equipment:
Tree Fruit Picker
Harvest Lug
Grape Fork
Apple Grinder
Bladder Press
Grape Crusher/Destemmer
Star San Sanitizer
Campden Tablets
Resources:
Apple Harvesting - Roll Picking Method
Apple Picking Tips
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