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Episode-2521- Solutions to Some of Our Biggest Problems

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According to the people in power we are all on the edge of total destruction, all the time and only they separate us from oblivion.  Of course this is mostly a great way to control people.  Governments need enemies to protect citizens from in order to keep them obedient and to allow for the steady removal of liberty over time. That said we do have some real problems, the fact that the people who claim to have solutions are actually the cause of those problems doesn’t change the fact that said problems exist.  Just because many of the problems are … Continue reading →

Episode-2380- Ron Whitehurst on Biological Pest Control

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A specialist in biological pest control, Ron Whitehurst advises farmers and gardeners on growing food and herbs in harmony with nature.  After earning a BA in Biology at Indiana University, he moved to California and got a PCA license. Over the years he has attended and presented at numerous organic farming and pest control conferences. An avid gardener, he loves making compost, building soil, and creating bio-intensive food producing landscapes. His lively discussions about insect lifecycles and predator-prey relationships make the principles of biocontrol easy to understand for both lay and technical audiences. He, engages participants in lectures and workshops … Continue reading →

Episode-2195- Growing Food and Balancing Regenerative with Pragmatism

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One of my really good friends and a man I have huge respect for in the permaculture movement recently noted that paraphrasing here, “nothing or very little about aquaponics is regenerative”.  I both agree and disagree with this statement depending on how it is examined. Broader though there are many such dilemmas in the world of agriculture and permaculture today.  Take GMO for instance, while I am a staunch opponent of GMO, I can’t deny that GMO could be useful if properly used and not seen as a way to ignore soil health among other things. What about where you … Continue reading →

Episode-1764- Small Scale Food Forestry

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Today is the first ever show chosen by official poll of the audience.  The choices were and the order they came in were… One – Small Scale Food Forestry (26%) Two – Making and Using Herbal Medicines (20%) Three – Outdoor Cooking – Grilling, Smoking and More (16%) Four – Setting Up a Remote Property (BOL) (14%) Five – How to Talk to Friends and Family about Prepping (12%) Six – Investing in Gold and Silver (9%) You can see that poll and the final results here. Also the poll to select shows for May has been posted and you … Continue reading →

Episode-1583- Galen Chadwick on the Farm Resettlement Congress

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Galen Chadwick is a dedicated and tireless food freedom activist, making his home where he finds it amongst the communities he serves, generally in Missouri and northern Arkansas. He likes to refer to himself as a redneck swami, being an ordained Hindu swami of the Paramahansa order and a proponent of Advaita non-dual consciousness. Galen has started communes and ashrams in the US and abroad, and is a student of trans-personal psychology. He is one of a handful of people in the world who practice sensory deprivation in total darkness for several weeks at a time. Galen holds an agricultural … Continue reading →

Episode-1574- Frank Thrall on Permaculture and Keyline Systems

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Frank grew up in the San Fransisco Bay area and has lived in Northern California his whole life. He is a peace officer in California as well as a graduate student in Environmental Agriculture at CSU, Chico where he is researching Keyline Design in broad acre applications. Frank is married and has three boys. In the past Frank has worked in retail, on extensive and intensive cattle ranches, cut firewood, worked as a horse trainer and riding instructor. Frank became aware of Permaculture about four years ago and has since completed his PDC, Holistic Management Training, and has co-founded a … Continue reading →

Episode-1558- Getting into Cattle Ranching on a Shoestring Budget

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Lucas Branham is a 32 year old aspiring rancher from Taylorsville, KY. He has worked two jobs around 55 hours per week for the last 14 years. He has grown tired of the grind and wants to spend more time with family and work from a home based operation. He’s started a small cattle operation on leased land with 14 head currently and soon to be 30. He ran a small csa and pastured broiler operation in 2014. Lucas joins us today to provide advice on securing funds for start up cattle operation, securing leased land, running cattle on a … Continue reading →

Episode-998- Solutions to Some of the Big Problems

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Last week I had a great interview with James Howard Kunstler, a man I find interesting yet I also find many places where we disagree.  Many wondered why I allowed some of his comments to go unchallenged, the reality is simple, I don’t bring guests on for debate sparing.  I bring them on to give their view and trust that the audience will distill what they need, as each individual sees fit. I also have been around long enough to understand that it is a sorry ass weak mind that can’t stand to listen to a differing opinion.  It is … Continue reading →

Episode-431- Listener Feedback 5-10-10

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I am back from my mini vacation down to Llano with Ron Hood’s gang with a new episode that will feature you questions and comments on subjects including, the market drop, round up resistent weeds, a 401k grab and more. Join me today as we discuss… How many blindfolds does the system place around 401Ks How can you buy silver inside a retirement account Why 100% of savings into retirement accounts can really hurt you Will the government “seize” 401Ks, the truth is not black and white Food is going up like crazy, hardly anyone is talking about it Inflation … Continue reading →

Episode-260- 12 Permaculture Principles Applied to Modern Survival

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Today I decided to continue on yesterday’s podcast about permaculture’s 5 zones and 7 layers and go over the 12 guiding principles of permacultre.  I also expand each one and explain how they directly apply to the overriding concepts of modern survival philosophy. Today we name Barack Obama assclown of the day for opposing offshore drilling for US oil by US companies but supporting funding a 2 billion dollar “loan” to Brazil so they can you guessed it, drill offshore in Brazil.  We also name the Semper Fi fund as heroes of the day for the work they do for … Continue reading →