37 episodes
A Homegrown Family Joseph Mettler
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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A Midwestern farm boy and his family members and friends discuss anything homegrown. From gardening, beekeeping, mushroom hunting, hard cider and maple syrup to their adventures in raising children and homeschooling all the while sharing his life story.
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Cows and Calving
Send us a Text Message.The calving season is over and boy was it a short one this year. My dad grew up raising cattle and has been raising cattle ever since. Things within the operation have changed throughout the years such as the breed of cattle or the size of the herd, but some of the basics of calving have remained the same. Email: ahomegrownfam@gmail.comInstagram: ahomegrownfamOur YouTube ChannelSupport the Show.
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A Little Bit About Farming
Send us a Text Message.This episode explores a little bit about everything when it comes to farming. My friend Vince joins in to discuss his family farm operation along with topics such as crop rotation, water management, tillage and weed control. We also dip our toes into some of the differences between organic and conventional farming and the hot topic of glyphosate. North Dakota State 2023 Agricultural Overview In 2023, ND was the #1 producer of:  ...
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Once a Bison, Always a Bison
Send us a Text Message.The college experience can really play a large role in the type of person one becomes. It was no different for me and I’m glad to have been a NDSU Bison! Here, my friend Vince and I share more about our college experience. Classes and fun memories, including bare-handed evangelization, broomball tournaments, half marathons, dancing and of course, bed bugs! Book recommendations: Wild at Heart  ...
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Joining the Herd
Send us a Text Message.Happy Anniversary! This podcast has been going on for about a year now, so it’s probably time to learn a little more about our host, Joe Mettler. In this episode, we learn a bit more about his high school and college years. GO BISON! “Well, that’s not very interesting” you say. Joe also shares stories of prank wars and one particular story that could have taken a turn for the worst. Email: ahomegrownfam@gmail.comInstagram: ahomegrownfamOur YouTube ChannelSupp...
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Not a Bone Broken
Send us a Text Message.My siblings and I often get asked if any of us ended up with broken bones while playing at the farm. Simply put, the answer is “nope”. Thankfully so! In this episode, my brother David and I have a great time reminiscing about our childhood and some of the broken bones that could have been. Images to fill in some gaps:This is a bale hookSmall square balerCattle panelEmail: ahomegrownfam@gmail.comInstagram: ahomegrownfamOur YouTube ChannelSupport the Show.
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Raising Sheep
Send us a Text Message.Raising sheep across generations. Listen to my Dad and I talk about the basics, with some farm stories separating the meat and potatoes. We go through the annual cycle and what raising sheep might entail for you. Resources:Scrapie Sheep DiseaseGetting StartedEmail: ahomegrownfam@gmail.comInstagram: ahomegrownfamOur YouTube ChannelSupport the Show.
Customer Reviews
All the good feels 🥰
I’ve binge-listened since learning of this podcast. I just love listening to the interactions between Joe and his family: how he speaks with his wife, brothers, mother, father, and grandparents, etc. It’s beautiful to witness how an an upbringing in a large and whole Catholic family dynamic—the way God designed it to be—provides a richness and wholeness we all yearn for. A sure inspiration to raise our own “homegrown fam” starting with us. 🙏
Chicken info
I really enjoy these podcasts. I find them very interesting.
Joe, at some point would you go into more depth about raising chicks. What kind of shelter they need, food, and when they can go into the main coop.
Keep up the good work!