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An "audio journal" of life on the farm.
Unknown Host hosts Great Big Farmer, a arts show with 22 episodes published.
Having heard a calf bawling in the distance, I decided to see if it was one of mine. It seemed like a good time to record a farm update. It was nice to hear the sound of the river, plus the grassland and forest birds. It
Show notesThis episode was recorded at about 6 am across the river, as I checked in on the cattle after their recent move. It is nice to hear the birds in this nice little clearing at the edge of the water. Soybeans are planted an
Show notesFinding time to record an episode isn't easy. Oakley decdides to spend time on the neighbour's porch. Critical tractor repair goes well. Bringing a White 8700 combine home from Londsborough. Looking for a break in the we
Show notesSomewhere upstream, a farmer has altered the path of water. Cutting deep gulleys and picking up soil, it made its' way onto this farm. Slowing in a waterway with natural grass banks lined with trees, the water dropped so
Show notesGrazing season has officially started! I've got some noisy audio here from a windy day. It is also dry enough to get the disc out on the field, another step toward getting organic soybeans planted. I used noise reduction
Show notesWhen to let the cattle out on grass the first time is a big decision. This episode is a good one if you are new to rotational grazing. If you are an experienced grazer, you might reflect on what you do and possibly pick
Show notesCoffee with friends in the driveshed. Forgetting Friday night, and splinting a calf with two broken legs. Fencing across the river. The "essential ordinary" makes things go smoothly. The disc needs repairs. It's probably
Show notesRecording in the barn (you can hear the fence charger clicking away). I've spent about five days maintaining field edges and I'm not done this exhausting job. Rule of thumb....May 10th is the Bruce County day to put catt
Show notesThis episode is all about the fun I had, and how I was struck by the beauty of nature while on holiday in British Columbia. And then I get started talking about my decision not to fly and it seems like I couldn't stop ta
Show notesI've never seen a chicken break up a cat fight, until now. While Peter and I are busy welding and repairing equipment, a cow decides to have her calf. How I dealt with her retained placenta. I am starting to think about
Show notesThe bull and a nest of bees The importance of manure as fertilizer The skidsteer's time to shine Rugby is my volunteer work I am an idiot and wrecked my chainsaw A chill drive through Mennonite country My fence chargers
Show notesAre you thinking about making a move to organic agriculture? Larry Kraemer shares the details of his path from a life in Toronto to his organic farm near Kincardine. This is a great episode if you are thinking about tran
Show notesThis afternoon I travelled to Southampton to celebrate the life of a teaching colleague, Pat Joynt. This episode was recorded in the bank barn while sitting with the calves. The Present...until the 6:45 min mark. Noticin
Show notesWe get the sugar maple seeds planted, and a mouse helps to make things interesting in the seeding room. I worked on marketing my hard red winter wheat using an "everybody needs to win" approach. Teddy the bull sees the g
Show notesI learned some lessons when Flint the cow suddenly became maximally aggressive when a strange person entered the bank barn. Also, it is a requirement of organic certification to maintain field histories. The added bonus
Show notesAs they say, if you have livestock you're going to have deadstock. That's always in the back of my mind when I check on the cattle and the calf I noticed today didn't look right. Also, I have a few minutes to check on th
Show notesIf I hosted a field day, would anyone even come? Do I have any useful knowledge or experience to share? These are some of the questions that come to mind as I entertain the idea of hosting an open house "field day". As t
Show notesSure I'm a farmer. But I'm also what you'd call a contemplative. Here is the poem, I Have Decided by Mary Oliver. Let me know what you think! Find your place in the world. Dig in, and take responsibility from there. - Ga
Show notesI'm hoping that you might find something in this episode that will help you during calving season, especially if you are just starting out! I think there might be a couple of takeaways for experienced farmers too. I talk
Show notesgreatbigfarmer@gmail.com I Have Decided by Mary Oliver is a favourite of mine. Here is what it means to me. Find your place in the world. Dig in, and take responsibility from there. - Gary Snyder
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Great Big Farmer is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under Arts (home) and has published 22 episodes.
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