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Critters, Companions, Commerce, & Agriculture: Casual yet intelligent conversation connecting topics for Rural, Suburban and Urban listeners.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Cranberries with Kevin Dayhoff 01-05-2025

    Did you ever wonder where Cranberry Mall got its name? Rachann talks with Westminster native Kevin Dayhoff about the town of Cranberry, which was a thriving metropolis with cranberry bogs, whiskey distilleries, and other businesses. What happened to the town? Tune in to find out! Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

    24 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Mount Airy Attorney Tim Barkley 01-12-2025

    Do you have a will? What about a Power of Attorney? Rachann talks with local attorney Tim Barkley about his Mount Airy practice, estate planning, and guiding people through transitions.  Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

    25 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Kingdom Horse Trailers 01-19-2025

    Ken Moss, owner and operator of Kingdom Horse Trailers in Elkton, Maryland, talks with Rachann about his trailer business, how it got its start, and his response to the recent flooding in North Carolina. The need for basic supplies was so great, so Ken decided to load up a trailer with supplies donated by the generous folks of  Harford and Cecil County and send them to Tryon, North Carolina to help those in need. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

    24 min

  4. EPISODE 5

    Rose Hill Manor Park and Museum 02-02-2025

    Delve into the history of Rose Hill Manor Park and Museum in Frederick, Maryland. Rachann talks with museum manager Amanda Venable about the 40-acre property that was once the retirement home of Governor Thomas Johnson. It is now a hands-on children's museum, a farm and transportation museum, and offers tours and summer programs. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

    27 min

  5. EPISODE 6

    Women in Agriculture 02-09-2025

    University of Maryland College of Agriculture Faculty Member Shannon Dill, Extension County Ag Agent on the Eastern Shore based in Talbot County, talks with Rachann about Extension Agents and what they do as connectors between farmers and the University. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

    21 min

  6. EPISODE 7

    Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank 02-16-2025

    Rachann talks with Jocelyn Pratt, director of the Blue Ridge Blood Bank, based in Purcellville, Virginia. The blood bank supplies canine blood to veterinary hospitals all over the United States. They are looking for blood donors in Maryland to keep up with the constant need. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

    23 min

  7. EPISODE 8

    Commander Speaks by Jody Jaffe 02-23-25

    Rachann talks with Jody Jaffe, author of several mystery novels, the latest of which is titled "Commander Speaks". The new book is about an imported German horse that communicates with a horse communicator about things that he sees going on in the barn, some very sinister! Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

    25 min

  8. EPISODE 9

    Emergency Recovery and Trail Maintenance in Wildland Parks 02-27-2025

    Crystal Pickett of the Maryland Horse Council and Carey MacIntosh of the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company join Rachann to discuss Maryland Senate Bill 968. The bill was introduced in Howard County to allow groups that use the Wildlands portion of the Patuxent Park to use mechanized or motorized equipment to maintain the trails so that emergency crews can get in and out quickly. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

    27 min
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Critters, Companions, Commerce, & Agriculture: Casual yet intelligent conversation connecting topics for Rural, Suburban and Urban listeners.

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  • Creator
    Rachann Mayer
  • Episodes
    194
  • Seasons
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
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