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Around the Homestead

Around the Homestead

By: Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades
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 Welcome to the Around the Homestead Podcast, where Arkansas County Agents, Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades share information on topics from gardens to goats. Our aim is to provide small farmers and landowners valuable education on projects that may arise around the homestead. Whether you have been on the homestead all your life or have just began the farm lifestyle, we hope you garner helpful tips to make your rural lifestyle most rewarding. Visit our webpage to find publications and resources for topics covered in each episode and much more! https://www.uaex.uada.edu/counties/around-the-homestead-podcast/© 2025 Around the Homestead
Episodes
  • Purchasing Locally Grown Meat | Episode 13

    Purchasing Locally Grown Meat | Episode 13
    Feb 4 2025

    In this episode, Shaun and Brad discuss considerations for purchasing locally grown meat with "Mom at the Meat Counter", Dr. Janeal Yancy, Meat Scientist at the University of Arkansas. They discuss purchasing both local beef and pork, how much you should expect and the required freezer space, cuts you might want to consider and much more! Everything you need to know about buying meat from a local farmer.

    Resources:

    Mom at the Meat Counter Blog

    Mom at the Meat Counter Facebook Page

    Direct to Consumer Beef Sales

    5 Steps to Buying Meat Direct from the Farm - University of Missouri

    A Quick Consumer Guide to Safe Food Handling

    Find lots more great educational content on our website at www.uaex.uada.edu
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    47 mins
  • Holiday Plants | Episode 12

    Holiday Plants | Episode 12
    Oct 28 2024

    In this episode, County Extension Agents Shaun and Brad discuss selection and care of some of the most popular holiday plants with Arkansas Horticulture Specialist Randy Forst. These include mums, Christmas cactus, poinsettias, and fresh cut Christmas trees. Learn how to care for these plants during the holidays and after the season is over. The guys also briefly discuss the Arkansas Master Gardener Program. Find more information at the links below.

    Chrysanthemum
    https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/garden-mum.aspx

    Poinsettia Care
    https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/poinsettia.aspx#:~:text=Caring%20for%20Your%20Poinsettia%20Plant&text=It%20should%20have%20as%20much,65%20to%2070%20degrees%20Fahrenheit.

    Christmas Cactus
    https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/home-landscape/docs/Christmas%20Cactus.pdf

    Find lots more great educational content on our website at www.uaex.uada.edu
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    35 mins
  • Avian Influenza For Backyard Poultry | Episode 11

    Avian Influenza For Backyard Poultry | Episode 11
    Mar 23 2022

    In the episode Grant County Extension Agent Brad McGinley visits with Dr. Dustan Clark, Extension Poultry Heath Veterinarian, about the current outbreak of avian Influenza. They discuss the impacts for backyard hobby flocks, how poultry owners can protect their flocks, and what to do if you suspect you have a sick bird.

    Avian Influenza and Biosecurity Resources






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    22 mins
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