Best The Traveling Farrs Podcasts (2024)

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TTFs Podcast 7-14-2024 Republican On Republican Violence 2:08:05

7h ago2:08:05

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So big things are happening inside the Republican Party on the eve of their coronation of Trump as their nominee. Why are they trying to kill him? We discuss this and the state of Education in America. Is it all merely a grift that isn’t yielding the results that we need?By The Traveling Farrs

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Ep 217 Erin Bradt: Helder Herdwyck Handful for a Happy Half Hour 33:31

5h ago33:31

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It’s time for a talk – a Shepherd’s Talk, that is. Every year, the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival has this popular segment available for shepherds, wannabe shepherds, ecologists, historians, and people who are just plain interested in fiber production from the ground up. Today’s talk is with Erin Bradt, of Helder Herdwyck Farm, where she ta…

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Ep 216 Our Favorite Principal – by Farr. 38:08

12d ago38:08

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On this podcast episode Bruce Farr of Farrview South Farm, American Milking Devon Cattle breeder (and a teamster!), sits down with John Hall, the President of the American Milking Devon Cattle Association. They discuss the history of the breed, characteristics they appreciate, and some non-traditional ideas for a very traditional breed. If you want…

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Ep 215 Theresa Walker: The Great Bay Tobacco, Humous Brownie Caramel Insulation Institution 32:54

26d ago32:54

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This week, we’re speaking with Theresa Walker of Great Bay Wool Works and her lovely natural-colored ovine assistant Hazel (okay, so hubby Patrick did a little bit of modeling, too.). We learn about natural-colored sheep, geography in New England, a bit of why New England and Old England feel familiar to each other, and much more. This is one of th…

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TTFs Podcast 6-2-2024 The P.A.W. Patrol 1:29:00

2M ago1:29:00

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This week we talk about killing dogs and goats, White Wealthy students who protest for their own feelings and not for Palestinians, News Sources, Republicans, The NBA, and Turkeys, as well as having a former POTUS who is now a felon. Welcome Back it’s a big one this week. Oh and Karen initiates The PAW Patrol! And, Happy Pride Month!…

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Ep 214 Dunlouise: Outlander, Lowlander, Highlander - Angus 45:08

1M ago45:08

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We’re going down memory lane, and back to the beginning of all things for today’s podcast. In this case, it means the start of something that has grown into a behemoth in the world of Agriculture. Originally from the shores of Scotland near Aberdeen, the cattle breed known as “Angus” has become the powerhouse breed by which all things are measured.…

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Ep 213 Anson Tebbetts: The Darn Tough Cherry Garcia Donkey Run 45:56

2M ago45:56

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We concluded the World Devon Congress adventure with the State that put these cattle on the map – okay, they’re on the flag, anyway. We had a wonderful tour through the Green Mountain State of Vermont, on our way to meet up with Anson Tebbets, Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets. This lovely man took a walk down the lane on his family farm t…

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TTFs Podcast 4/28/2024 The PAP Zone 1:48:15

3M ago1:48:15

1:48:15

Look Parents don’t end up in The PAP Zone. Oh boy do we discuss that and so much more this week.By The Traveling Farrs

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Ep 212 A.J. O'Neil: Six Degrees of Bacon 33:01

3M ago33:01

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Backyard Green Films is now in Florida, getting ready to start the World Devon Congress 2024. But first (and last), our podcast with the butcher. The place where everything ends – everything that is ordered medium rare, anyway. A.J. O’Neil is the perfect one to encapsulate almost everything that is fantastic about why Devons are popular. He’s a mem…

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TTFs Podcast 4-14-2024 Isreal On Its Own 2:47:39

3M ago2:47:39

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It’s been three weeks so our lists are long and we tackle all of the most interesing aspects of popula culture and we have a new PAP Zone as well.By The Traveling Farrs

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Ep 211 Stephen Adcock: Ipstone Patchwork Clockwork Dexter Farmstay 38:04

4M ago38:04

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Our stay at Clockwork Cottage was one of the quiet delights of our UK trip in August of 2023. The Peak District in England is well known as being a day-hiker’s destination filled with rolling emerald fields, ancient stacked stone walls, and sheep, sheep and sheep. There are those amazing things, yes, and found aplenty, but for the Backyard Green Fi…

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TTFs Podcast 3-24-2024 Oh, The Madness 2:04:44

4M ago2:04:44

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We tackle so much this week cause we have Quarterbacks as VP, March Madness, TikTok, Israel, Refs, oh and Kate. It is a packed show for sure. And, we are debuting a new segment , Tales from The PAP Zone.By The Traveling Farrs

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Ep 210 Steve Montgomery: …and We’ll Leave the Lamppost on for Ya 40:41

4M ago40:41

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Steve Montgomery of Lamppost Farm is our guest on today’s podcast, coming to you from a stop on the Devon Congress pre-tour - Columbiana, Ohio style this time. Steve and his family raise Devon Cattle, Coopworth Sheep, pigs, turkeys and a partridge in a pear tree (okay, no partridges, but there are more chickens than you can safely count). Their goa…

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TTFs Podcast 3102024 State of the Union? Really? 1:44:27

5M ago1:44:27

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So politics is now everywhere as Super Tuesday and the State Of The Union have happened. We discuss and deal with Court Storming and much more. We are also joined by The Professor as well.By The Traveling Farrs

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Ep 209 Clover Brooke Farm: We Love Leaping Llamas – But Today We’ll Just Walk 39:26

4M ago39:26

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Andrea Tibbets of Clover Brooke Farm is our guest on today’s podcast. We usually see her at the New York State Sheep & Wool Festival (Rhinebeck), but since at that fine event we see her running the Camelid Barn and running the Leaping Llama contest and running the Spitters’ Club and…well, just plain running, we decided it was way past time to visit…

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TTFs Podcast 2/25/2024 Trump For The Blacks 2:03:40

5M ago2:03:40

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So, we discuss American Politics (by focusing on the MAGA Party, formerly known as the Republican Party) and South Carolina. We also, take a look at The Superbowl and all of the All Star Games in Pro sports. And, we get an update on what Karen is reading as well. It is a packed show for sure, and of course there is whiskey.…

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TTFs Podcast Super Bowl LVIII Edition 1:43:22

5M ago1:43:22

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We hit all the big questions before The Big Game! Taylor who?By The Traveling Farrs

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Ep 208 Lakota Ranch: Jeremy is Running for Congress 2024 42:03

5M ago42:03

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It’s another stop on our Devon Pre-Tour run. This time, we’re bringing you the sights and sounds from a delightful and delicious visit to Lakota Ranch in Remington, Virginia. Lakota is the home of Jeremy Engh, President of Red Devon USA, Dr. Jerry Engh, the founder of the herd itself (and Jeremy, for that matter), and Patty Engh, who runs them both…

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Ep 207 Clive Richardson: Kilnsey, Kilnsey, Have You Any Spots? 19:45

6M ago19:45

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Don’t you love talking to people who know their stuff? While crashing the Kilnsey Show in Yorkshire on our UK trip last August, we came across Clive Richardson, Field Officer for the Jacob Sheep Society. It was a spontaneous tailgate conversation, but we magically ended up with not only someone who raises some of the most interesting-looking sheep …

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1/21/2024 Politics Punks and Work BS 2:18:10

6M ago2:18:10

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So politics has ramped up along with the NFL Playoffs and crazy young workers who don’t understand. We get into all of it this week.By The Traveling Farrs

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Ep 206 A Little Devon About Bob & Diana 37:40

6M ago37:40

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It’s the Devon Congress 2024 - Coming soon to an east-coast back road near you (if you live on the east coast and are there in April, that is). This April, people are coming from all over the world to celebrate the Devon Cattle breed and all of its many shapes and sizes. And if you live in the U.S., 400 years of Devon history is something even more…

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TTFs Podcast 1/7/2024 One Week In 2024 1:20:06

7M ago1:20:06

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The first week of 2024 is in the bag and Kat has already destroyed the internet and the SEC doesn’t have a team in the championship game on Monday night! Oh, this year is going to be interesting.By The Traveling Farrs

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TTFs Podcast 12/25/2023 Christmas 2023 2:19:50

7M ago2:19:50

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So, of course the list is long and we dive into Netnayahu, Movies and TV that we have been watching, some interesting sports outcomes and what we are watching, Republicans and why phones are making students in the USA dumber. It is a packed Christmas Show! Merry Happy Day!By The Traveling Farrs

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Ep 205 Bobbin and Weavin' – The 2023 NYSS&WF Rhinebeck Mashup 43:15

8M ago43:15

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It’s time for the mashup! The Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association once again hosted 30,000 (plus) attendees at the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, and we were there to see (and interview, and livestream, and…everything) all of it! Maybe lots of it. Part of it. Okay, so we got what we could again this year, but this is the ki…

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TTFs Podcast 12-10-2023 Politics All Day 2:35:54

8M ago2:35:54

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We tackle two week’s worth of list and it seems that Politics and Geo-politics are on the menu. Oh and Time’s Person of the Year too.By The Traveling Farrs

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11-26-2023 TTFs Podcast So Many Questions 2:13:06

8M ago2:13:06

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We have so many questions since we haven’t talked to you for two weeks. We gotta get caught up for sure.By The Traveling Farrs

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Ep 204 Tom Begley: Howdy Pilgrim. Tom, Turkey, and the First Thanksgiving 37:56

8M ago37:56

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Here at Backyard Green Films, we’re getting ready to celebrate the 400-year anniversary of the Devons coming to America with our Plymouth to Plimoth documentary. In preparation for this event (and our film!), we spoke with Tom Begley, Deputy Director for Collections Research and Public Engagement at Plimoth Patuxet Museum. Doesn’t the site of the P…

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TTFs Podcast 11/12/2023 MCU is Dying 1:47:26

9M ago1:47:26

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On today’s podcast we deal with The Marvels, The MCU, Travel, Politics and War, as well as Cornhole! Yea it is a packed show. Enjoy.By The Traveling Farrs

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Ep 203 Jeri and Irina: The Non-Expendable Dependables (Don't Tell Sly) 34:27

9M ago34:27

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Our podcast guests today are Jeri Robinson Lawrence and daughter Irina Lawrence Mathias. This hardworking mother/daughter team has contributed a few soundbites in between Points A, B, C and X in the rush of the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival every year, but as they’re the ones that everyone needs something from at all times, a relaxed momen…

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TTFs Podcast 11-5-2023 We Back! 1:42:03

9M ago1:42:03

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Yup, we are back and reinvigorated and ready to Podcast after meeting our inspiration and heading to PR! We tell the tale, and discuss what we have been up to and what we are going to be doing. There is a lot and we hope you enjoy. This show is brought to you by Farr’s Cards & Ragidy T’s.By The Traveling Farrs

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Ep 202 Hulse Hill Farm: Mr. Whipple – Please Don’t Squeeze The Cashmere 42:36

9M ago42:36

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You know how there’s always someone who not only goes the extra mile, but looks good while they do it? And does it with a genuine smile, to top it off. That’s Christine Hulse, from Hulse Hill Farm. Just outside of Cooperstown on a little slice of heaven, this tireless woman has set up shop (and her farm shop). She excels at all things she puts her …

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Ep 201 Jillian McEwen: Clair de Lun(an Bay) 39:42

10M ago39:42

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On today’s podcast, transport yourself to the lonely, glorious green pastures of the eastern side of Scotland. We have a lovely conversation with Jillian McEwen of Lunan Bay Farms, and among many of our topics, we spoke of the joys of farming on the shores of the North Sea, the differences between her Cashmere and Boer goats (two of her three varie…

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Ep 200 Phil Pass: All Things Must Pass...But Not The Scottish Bonnet 15:08

10M ago15:08

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Elara and I met Phil Pass last month on our travels in Scotland at the House of Tartan in Crieff. We struck up a conversation with him and noticed that they had a Go Fund Me campaign that said Keep Scottish Bonnets Alive in Scotland. He described what it was for and so we grabbed our camera and mics and said this is too important and you need to te…

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Ep 199 Leicester Longwool: Everything's Not Always Black and White 23:46

11M ago23:46

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As we continue the Tartan & Tweed tour in the United Kingdom, Elara follows up last week's interview with Barry's partner Chris Sander. Chris takes Elara on a tour of the farm and their prized rams and ewes. Chris discusses the different colors of the Leicester Longwool and his affinity for the black color. The group is getting ready for a couple o…

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Ep 198 Can He Bakewell or What? The Lustrous Leicester Longwool 40:25

11M ago40:25

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We're excited to announce that we're in the midst of our Tartan and Tweed Tour 2023! The one stop we couldn't miss along the M-1 was a visit to Leicester, home of Robert Bakewell - the man who transformed agricultural practices as we know them today. Our conversation is with Barry Evans, custodian of a flock of one of the most famous examples of Ro…

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Ep 197 Audra Hall: Brave(ly) Flowing Lochs 23:22

12M ago23:22

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The big UK trip is almost here, and we’re prepping for the Edinburgh Castle Tattoo with a visit to the National Western Stock Show, and the Scottish Highland Cattle show. Those bagpipes and tartans get us every time, no matter what the event. In today’s podcast, we grabbed a moment in the cattle barns with Audra Hall of Clearwater Spring Highlands …

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Ep 196 Dr. Drew Conroy: It Takes a Village to Do More Tillage 44:41

1y ago44:41

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Today we have a (Elara-has-had-too-much-coffee-and-dirt) podcast interview with Andrew Conroy, B.S., M.S., PhD, who is a two-time Fulbright Scholar, professor at the University of New Hampshire, and man who can claim way too many other accomplishments to mention here. Dr. Conroy has wrote the book on oxen (Really. He wrote more than one, and you ca…

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Ep 195 Anne DeRousie: Row, Row, Your Red Cattle Ashore 39:24

1y ago39:24

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So first...today you'll be hearing from Anne DeRousie, a board member of the breed organization known as Red Devon USA, who also happens to be the resident history buff. We love those. Our conversation took place on a beautiful balmy and slightly breezy day, straight from the lush green pastures of her Adventureland Farm, in the Fingerlakes region …

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Ep 194 Ashley Hahn: It's a Candycorn Frizzle Polish World 29:08

1y ago29:08

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In all of the mad rushing about around the country, sometimes we forget that there are some really fantastic things close to home. This week’s podcast celebrates that with a trip to nearby Ramona for the Family Farm Expo, put on by the folks at Roobeez. As holds true to many of the critters you’ll find there, this event is a combination of things. …

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Ep 193 DeLayne Harmon and Ella May – The Goddesses of Springtime and (re)Growth 23:26

1y ago23:26

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Straight from the Clairmont neighborhood Garden Walk, growing maven DeLayne Harmon will join us today on our podcast to tell us more about the how one earns the title “Master Gardener.” It’s a happy and sad one for us today, but especially in this month, reminders of growth and regrowth are ever-present. Happy May Day to the ladies of our lives – f…

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Ep 192 The Mounties Down The Rockies 27:48

1y ago27:48

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Today we speak with Dale Cunningham, who is the patient and personal man responsible for training the equine portion of the patrol. Second, we have Officer Emily Herbpst, who rides a mustang and is a small but mighty person who I have the feeling “don’t take no guff off a bartender.” (Thank you, Mr. McMurtry). We got to meet them and their horses O…

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Ep 191 Red Ruby and the Milking Devon 14:45

1+ y ago14:45

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This week Rick is in England filming on our upcoming docu-series Plymouth to Plymouth. Unfortunately I couldn't go with him, as some of you may have heard that I broke my foot and had to have surgery, but I hope to get to visit there soon. He met up with John and Bonnie Hall from the American Milking Devon Cattle Association and they set out to spe…

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Ep 190 Beatrix Potter vs. the Vikings 17:29

1+ y ago17:29

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It’s the season! Okay, so it could be many seasons, but the Easter holiday is upon us and everything is bursting with life, so we’ll concentrate on the cute stuff like Spring and fluffy sheep. And the one we have today is definitely fluffy, but only if unshorn. Today we’re talking with Erin Bradt of Helder-Herdwyck Farm about the Herdwick Sheep. Th…

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Ep 189 Did You See What I Herd? 21:32

1+ y ago21:32

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In honor of Spring, lambing season and all things herding, today we’re welcoming Tayen Albrandt and Willow the Border Collie to our podcast. It’s only fitting to return the favor, since we met them when Willow did a stint as the door greeter at the Event Center during the National Western stock dog trials. Tayen and Willow spoke with us for a quick…

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EP 188 Dr. John Ewing: Must Have Been the Right Place (the other Dr. John) 21:58

1+ y ago21:58

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We hail our friend, the tireless vet A humbler man we’ve never met And praise he’ll very rarely get From cow or sheep or avocet John Ewing is the dear man’s name The Stock Show is his claim to fame (And cheetahs and some real wild game) But fields a fearsome rugby game We leave you with this kindly man (with bison he has also ran) We now are veteri…

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Ep 187 The Loadout (Thank you, Jackson Browne) 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

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Jim Matheson, Executive Director of the National Bison Association, took a few moments to speak with us during the Buffalo and the Bison loadouts (No, we’re just being goofy – both are now accepted in common speech, as you’ll hear). We don’t know if he knows Ted Turner, but he does know his marketing stuff, and is a great representative of this wil…

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Ep 186 Chad Kremer: He Still Has a Home Where the Buffalo Roam 35:37

1+ y ago35:37

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There were many exciting things at this year’s National Western Stock Show, but one of the highlights was the group meeting up on the side pens of the Event Center. The Bison people were there in force, and the critters they came with stole the show, even if it was 25 degrees and snowing. Especially since it was that cold, because in the frigid air…

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Ep 185 Tabitha Holland and 50 Shades of Foxy 25:51

1+ y ago25:51

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We’re back from the National Western Stock Show, and we thought we’d exit January with mules (no…backside-of-things jokes today, though it was tempting). Mules are some of our favorite animals, and not just because they have names like “50 Shades of Foxy.” The aptly-named Foxy and her owner Tabitha Holland of Signature Equine take a moment to bring…

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Ep 184 Schedule F...Does Not Stand For That 38:42

1+ y ago38:42

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Today, we’re speaking with Christy, who is an old friend of mine. This podcast came into being, because last October, Christy and her son Luke met up with us in Rhinebeck for the New York State Sheep and Wool festival. On one of the evenings when we lifted our tired feet off the floor, we had a conversation about taxes and accounting, as often happ…

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Coffee Chat 1-8-2023 It is 2023! 1:53:39

1+ y ago1:53:39

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We talk about how things are so different here in Grand Rapids, MI (aka Grand Ragidy) and discuss our Businesses, Farrs Card and Ragidy T’s as well as the future of Leisure Jewelry. Making is happening and we talk about it. Oh and then there was that Old People Concert thing. Enjoy People!By The Traveling Farrs

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