106 episodes
The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow Shannon Hayes
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5.0 • 31 Ratings
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Welcome to the Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, chronicles and lessons from a life tied to family, community and the land. I'm Shannon Hayes, and I own and operate Sap Bush Hollow Farm with three generations of my family in the Northern Catskills of Upstate New York. I'm the chef owner of Sap Bush Cafe, and I'm the author of a few books, including Radical Homemakers and The Grassfed Gourmet. This podcast features my weekly essays, where I explore the adventures of keeping life, business, family, community and fun in the balance.
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Worth Remembering.
How many moments of your life do you get to remember? I just picked one. I’m Shannon Hayes, and you’re listening to Season 5, Episode 5 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. The transcript of this piece can be found on the blog at The Radical Homemaker.net. To learn more about Sap Bush Hollow, visit SapBushFarmStore.com.
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Eclipse Chicken
Breaking up with friends and lovers is never easy. But chickens help. I’m Shannon Hayes, and you’re listening to Season 5, Episode 4 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. You can find the transcript for this story on the blog at TheRadicalHomemaker.net. You can explore Sap Bush Hollow at SapBushFarmStore.com.
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(Trying not to be) An Angry Farmer
The New York Times is reporting that angry farmers are shaping the political landscape of Europe….but maybe not for the best. But that anger is valid. And it’s on this continent, too. It’s just harder for our culture to listen to it. I’m Shannon Hayes, and you’re listening to Season 5, Episode 3 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Looking for the original text version of the story? Find it here.
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Feed
The weight loss industry is now valued at over $70 billion dollars. And it’s making a lot of us unnecessarily hungry, farmers included. We need to talk about feed. I’m Shannon Hayes, and you’re listening to Season 5, Episode 2 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Looking for the transcript? Find it here. Looking to learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm? You'll find that here.
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Windows
When you’re open to the public for business, you can choose what to sell. But you don’t always get to choose what issues you’ll have to tackle. I’m Shannon Hayes, and you’re listening to Season 5, Episode 1 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Read the story over on the blog. To learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm and its grass fed meats & wool products, visit it on the web here.
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It wasn't always like this.
We’ve been operating Sap Bush Hollow Farm since 1979. Things keep changing. I’ve seen things my elders never imagined we would see here. Then again, a lot of things are way better than they used to be. I’m Shannon Hayes, and you’re listening to Season 4, Episode 20 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, our final episode of the season!
You can access the full text version here.
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Customer Reviews
Amazingly!
I'm not want to go on with words, but this podcast is amazing! I literally listen to all of the episodes within two weeks and originally heard about the author through the Homestead family summit. I am so glad I did and have so enjoyed these podcasts they gave me such peace throughout the day, and I listened and listened! I started up from episode one, and then followed through how they found themselves through the pandemic. And found such peace and solitude. The way the author talks about family. You feel like you know them! And I will be an avid follower. Hopefully they continue!
Delightful
Wish they were longer, but they are short and sweet. I’m so glad Shannon’s book Redefining Rich is available as an audiobook!
Sweet Tales that Remind Us about Everyday Truths
It may be my sentimental memories from growing up in rural upstate New York here that makes these podcasts so special. Truly it is Shannon’s voice as just the right amount of soothing mixed with sage advice found in her tales of a more simple life on the farm, that makes this podcast so enjoyable. The poignancy with which she speaks about loss and pays homage to the people and things that teach her these life lessons is uplifting and inspiring.
Enjoy a quick listen with your cup of coffee curled up cozy inside or out in nature. You won’t regret it.