40 Acres & a Fool: Recent Episodes
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40 Acres & a Fool is a weekly podcast hosted by Cam Edwards, editor at Bearing Arms, exploring rural life, food, family, firearms, and freedom with a sense of humor and a natural curiosity.
After almost eight years, Cam and Miss E are stepping away from the podcast, but not before saying goodbye. You can continue to follow their adventures online @cornygoatfarm on Instagram, @camedwards on Twitter, and patreon.com/camedwards
Want that fresh tomato taste in your soups and sauces this winter? Now's the time to make it happen by canning your own tomatoes. Miss E tells you everything you need to know to stock your pantry, but you'll have to supply the tomatoes on your own! For more Cam and Miss E check out the couple at patreon.com/camedwards, or on Instagram and Facebook at CornyGoatFarm.
You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
Miss E's taking on a new challenge: working part time at a local bakery! Learn about some of her tasty treats and enjoy the latest tales (and tales about tails) from the farm, and don't forget to follow Cam and Miss E at patreon.com/camedwards and Corny Goat Farm on Instagram and Facebook.
You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
The first tomatoes of the summer have been canned, and Miss E will tell you the best way to keep your summer veggies in stock all winter long with some easy canning tips. Plus, the thermometer's climbing to near triple digits, and Cam's desperately trying to keep their garden from dying and their critters cool and hydrated. Follow along on Instagram @CornyGoatFarm and on Twitter @Cam Edwards and get even more from the pair at patreon.com/camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
Cam and Miss E have lost a significant chunk of their tomato plants to pests this year; not aphids or other bugs, but their very own goats. Join the paper as they break down just what went wrong with their well laid plans, and be sure to follow the couple at patreon.com/camedwards for even more farm adventures. You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
Chico the goat has been a great addition to the 40 Acres, but it's time for him to move on to greener pastures and some new girlfriends. Be sure to follow Cam and Miss E at patreon.com/camedwards for exclusive content and more! You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
Cam and Miss E have some excellent news to report in her battle with lung cancer, plus news from the farm and a look at how the tumultuous times of the 1930s compare to today's unrest and unease. Follow Cam on Twitter @Cam Edwards Miss E on Instagram @CornyGoatFarm, and subscribe to the pair's Patreon page for exclusive podcasts and content at patreon.com/camedwards
You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
Miss E shares her encounter with a neighboring black bear, Cam has an update from a fellow "fool" in Louisiana, and the couple share some of their recent reads as well as updates on the baby goats, bacon seeds, and this summer's garden. For more, check out more from the pair at patreon.com/camedwards, and follow Miss E on Instagram at @cornygoatfarm and Cam on Twitter at @camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
A week of rain has put an end to most outside activities on the farm, but Cam and Miss E still have plenty to talk about, including an update on the bacon seeds and Cam's first meal at a restaurant in over two months. Check out more from the pair at patreon.com/camedwards, and follow Miss E on Instagram at @cornygoatfarm and Cam on Twitter at @camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
Cam and Miss E have two new pigs hanging out on the farm, but only after a near escape by the bacon seeds. Follow Cam's updates on Twitter @Cam Edwards, and you can support the pair and get access to even more conversations at patreon.com/camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
Miss E's apparently done something to anger the farm gods, because she's been paying for it in blood and Band-Aids. Be sure to follow Miss E's misadventures on Instagram @cornygoatfarm, Cam's updates on Twitter @Cam Edwards, and you can support the pair and get access to even more conversations at patreon.com/camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
Cam and Miss are back, and they've got a pretty good explanation for last week's absence, as well as updates from the farm and tips on coping with the stress and uncertainty that we're all facing these days. Follow Cam on Twitter @Cam Edwards Miss E on Instagram @CornyGoatFarm, and become a patron of the pair at patreon.com/CamEdwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
Cam & Miss E are still hunkered down on the farm, but they've got some great tips for those thinking about starting a garden for the first time this year, including what you need to plant now for storage this winter. Follow Cam on Twitter @Cam Edwards Miss E on Instagram @CornyGoatFarm, and become a patron of the pair at patreon.com/CamEdwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
The first seeds of 2020 are in the soil, but Cam and Miss E are also working to get their homestead ready in case they're stuck there for several weeks thanks to the coronavirus. Follow the pair on their patreon page for more from the farm: www.patreon.com/camedwards
You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts
Cam's back from CPAC 2020, and hopefully didn't bring any coronavirus home with him. Miss E, meanwhile, is making sure the pantry is stocked just in case there are major disruptions in their rural area. Follow the pair on their patreon page for more from the farm, including the first episode of the Corny Goat Kitchen available now: www.patreon.com/camedwards
Make sure you check Cam's Patreon and Miss E's Etsy.
Cam and Miss E are playing chicken with the propane used to heat their home, with bad weather and an old farm road delaying a refuel. Make sure you check Cam's Patreon and Miss E's Etsy.
As Miss E prepares to start a new round of treatment for her cancer, she and Cam are saying a temporary farewell to alcohol, but not before sampling some of the tomato wine (yes, it's just what it sounds like) they started brewing back in the fall.
Cam and Miss E may be a little grumpier than normal in this episode, thanks to the continued reconstruction of their kitchen floor, but at least the pair have discovered more history of their old farmhouse in the process.
It's "This Old House" meets "Kitchen Nightmares" for Cam and Miss E, as a home renovation project has gone from simple fix to massive overhaul. Plus, Miss E crosses an item off her bucket list as she gets ready to begin another round of cancer treatment.
Cam and Miss E are getting into the Christmas spirit, while dealing with the return of two of their goats that have been out on loan to a local business. Plus, one listener has found his own dream farm, and shares the exciting news with his fellow “Fools”.
Cam and Miss E are prepping for the return of one of the farm's more ornery inhabitants and looking back on one of the tastiest Thanksgiving feasts in their family's history. Plus, the pair share the news from a long time listener and friend of the farm who has taken the plunge and found his own rural retreat!
Cam and Miss E are back with a Thanksgiving feast for the ears, from their adventures in a Richmond barcade to the Julia Child-inspired turkey on this year's table.
It's hunting season in Virginia, and that means it's time for packs of hunting dogs to tear across the 40 acres in pursuit of deer, only to get sidetracked by the goats of Corny Goat Farm. Miss E's got a few things to say about the practice, while Cam has an update on the Second Amendment Sanctuary movement sweeping the state.
It's been a brutal fall on the 40 Acres, at least for Cam and Miss E's flock of chickens. The pair are doing battle with possums and other predators, but for now the possums are winning. Plus, Cam's got the latest on the aftermath of the Virginia elections, while Miss E has some great fall recipe ideas.
It's not gold and jewels, but Cam and Miss did find an artistic gem in a very unlikely spot not far from the 40 Acres. Plus, Miss E's craftiness is paying off, and the pair talk over her latest challenges in her fight with cancer.
With Halloween just around the corner, Cam and Miss E are getting into the holiday spirit with a trip to a local theater to catch a production of The Crucible, putting up their Halloween decorations, and spinning tales about the ghosts that allegedly haunt Corny Goat Farm. The pair are also conjuring up a witches brew (if witches brewed tomato wine) and have a truly scary story about Virginia's upcoming elections.
Cam and Miss E are reunited after a few days apart, and they both have a few stories to tell; Miss E's trip to America's midsection and Cam's first visit to the Virginia State Fair. Plus, after the popularity of the tomato wine podcast, Cam has a new bottle to sample/finish on the show.
Cam and Miss E learn a valuable lesson in real time on this week's episode: Just like you should never go to the grocery store hungry, you should never try to do a podcast with dessert staring you in the face. The pair have plenty of fall treats and tales from the 40 Acres, but no more tomato wine (at least for the moment).
After a visit to a local wine festival, Cam and Miss E are uncorking an unconventional wine made from (no joke) tomatoes and raisins. Does it taste like an alcoholic V8 or something worse? Tune in for the taste test, as well as the latest adventures from the 40 Acres!
After Hurricane Dorian put a stop to their beach vacation, Cam and Miss E had to improvise their time away, and ended up exploring their near frontier. From Virginia orchards to North Carolina BBQ, the pair have plenty of tales from the road, the kitchen, and the 40 Acres on this week's podcast.
Cam and Miss E are back with tales from the farmyard, an update on Miss E's health, amusing memories of a well-lived life, friends old and new checking in from around the country, and yeah, an actual Thumb Drive of Doom.
Cam and Miss E are increasingly desperate to figure out how their chickens keep escaping from the coop, and their recent chick experiment has come to a not-so-happy ending. Despite those setbacks, the pair are still smiling through another week's worth of adventures on the 40 Acres.
No, Cam wasn't hitting on the lady behind the checkout counter. Six new chicks have arrived on the farm after he and Miss E visited their local Tractor Supply Store! Plus, the pair talk fall planting, runaway chickens, and more.
Miss E's been busy boxing up hot sauce to send out this week, while Cam's been finding his rhythm at his new job. And on the farm, the pair are dealing with a new challenge: after six years of raising chickens, one of the hens has suddenly developed a taste... for eggs.
Cam's got a new job, Miss E's got new tomatoes, and the pair have some homemade hot sauce to give away to 20 lucky listeners! Speaking of hot... with the heat index soaring to 115, they're looking to hear from you about ways to beat the summer heat.
It's amazing the amount of milk you can get from just one tiny dairy goat, and while Cam and Miss E aren't quite literally swimming in the stuff, they are getting almost a gallon a day. Miss E's been trying her hand at making cheeses, while Cam joined in as the pair made goat's milk soap for the very first time. Plus, a new poll suggests Americans want to live in rural areas over anywhere else... so what's getting in our way?
There's a groundhog invasion (or at least an infilration) on the 40 Acres, but Miss E's channeling her inner Annie Oakley and taking aim the rodents before can do much damage. Cam takes a look at the rural protests against "cap and trade" gripping Oregon right now, and the pair hear from one listener who's been talked into and out of moving to the Farmville area.
Miss E's joining Cam with some good news on the cancer front this week, along with much less important (but entertaining!) discussions and digressions on sourdough, socialism, and the gift of goats by mail.
Ever since Donald Trump entered the Republican primary in 2015, there've been fights between various factions of the Right, each proclaiming themselves to be the true keeper of the conservative flame. Cam digs in to the 1965 New York mayoral election, featuring the Republican John Lindsay and the Conservative William F. Buckley and finds some surprising commonalities between then and now.
With one week before her next scan, Miss E's a little worried about what comes next in her fight with cancer. In the meantime, though, she's milking goats, knitting up a storm, and making the most out of every day. Plus, some of the goats of Corny Goat Farm are taking a field trip, and Cam and Miss are getting ready for a 2nd Amendment Saturday with friends.
Miss E's back with Cam this week as the pair break down the highs and lows of her cancer treatment, garden successes and failures, the disappointing beehive, and a fellow "fool" who's hoping to leave the her Garden State farm and find a new homestead in greener (and freer) pastures.
Sadly, this hasn't been a great week for Cam and Miss E. From struggles and side effects with Miss E's new cancer treatment, to relatively minor developments like the pair's bees disappearing, it's been a bit of a challenge staying positive. Cam's doing his best, however, and finding comfort and strength in the kindness of friends and the 40 Acres and a Fool community.
Cam's got a tough question this week: are most rural counties doomed to decline? One Iowa State University professor thinks so, but Cam's got a couple of ideas to save the near frontier. Plus, updates on Miss E, a goat says goodbye to the 40 Acres, and more!
Cam and Miss E are together again in this episode, with good news on their garden, even better news on her fight with cancer, and some great advice from a listener about making every day count.
While Miss E is waiting for another round of test results to come back, Cam's behind the microphone with updates on her cancer fight and the well-wishes and kindness shown by hundreds of folks from around the country, as well as a look at Farmville's Heart of Virginia Festival and an update on the baby goats bouncing around the 40 acres.
Miss E's back in this week's episode, joining Cam to talk about the latest in her fight against lung cancer, the growing baby goats and the surprisingly good start to this year's garden. Plus, the couple deal with some unexpected damage to the farmhouse, and get warm wishes from fellow fools across the country.
Miss E's received some not great news regarding her cancer, and Cam has an update on the next steps in her fight, as well as some sincere words of gratitude for those who've reached out to offer support. Plus, life on the farm continues to offer new challenges as well as moments of joy, and Cam wades into the fake meat debate.
Cam's back with tales of a road trip gone wrong, Miss E's latest kitchen adventures, and the very first long-distance interview in 40 Acres and a Fool history. Cam talks with Hope Floeck, an ag-vocate who's committed to doing good with food, connecting farmers together, and building real communities with the help of digital media.
Miss E's feeling close to her old self again after her latest round of chemotherapy, and just in time, because it's spring and there's a lot to do on the farm. She and Cam have been getting their beehive in shape for the warm months ahead, and the first seeds for the garden are now in the ground. Plus, Cam takes a look at Elizabeth Warren's pure populist ideas for rural America and urges Donald Trump to borrow or improve upon some of her proposals.
The first flowers of spring are starting to poke their heads above ground on the 40 Acres, and while seeds have arrived, there's still a lot of work to do for this year's garden. Cam and Miss E also tackle the growing problem of online crackdowns of speech, the barnyard bullying of Mr. Crow the rooster, and more!
In 1971, attorney Robert Kukla authored "Gun Control", a look back at the founding of the modern gun control movement in the 1960's and its push for sweeping anti-gun legislation that resulted in the Gun Control Act of 1968. From the anti-NRA media campaigns to anti-gun politicians hoping to capitalize on tragedy and more, Cam documents the many ways in which the gun control debate today resembles the fight of 50 years ago, and what 2nd Amendment supporters can learn from the legislative battles back then.
Miss E's a warrior when it comes to her fight with cancer, but there are some days when it's really tough to be tough. This week, you'll hear the tale of how she got her fighting spirit back with the help of a hot lather head shave, and she and Cam also have news about the latest additions to the farm, the barn cats' first trip to the vet, and more!
As Democratic presidential candidates line up behind vague policies and alarmist rhetoric of the Green New Deal, Cam takes a look at the book that inspired the original New Deal back in the 1930's and finds not only a love of central planning, but a desire to end capitalism, small businesses, and "rugged individualism" itself.
It's an unplanned food-themed episode as Cam and Miss E dig into some of the country's best BBQ, unpack a gift box from Japan full of all kinds of weird snacks, and get into their plans for this year's garden. The pair also delve into the latest craziness in Virginia politics, and you'll learn why their rooster Clyde has a brand new name.
Like many Virginia families, the big topic for the kitchen table conversation between Cam and Miss E this week is the state's governor Ralph Northam his dual scandals of wearing blackface in the 1980's and his seeming support for doctor-assisted infanticide today. Miss E's got updates on her own fight for life, and Cam's making his pitch for bacon seeds since it's the Year of the Pig.
As controversy over Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's history with blackface rages, Cam's digging into the story of segregation and civil rights in Virginia with the help of Sarah Patton Boyle's "The De-Segregated Heart", her 1962 autobiography which Martin Luther King, Jr. called "one of the most eloquent and captivating documents that has emerged from the Southern situation", and yet it is largely (and sadly) forgotten today.
In the final look at the 1955 classic "Reflections on the Failures of Socialism", Cam looks at what author Max Eastman suggested as an alternative future to increasing collectivism: The Distributive State.
Cam's flying solo this week while Miss E recovers from her latest round of chemotherapy, and he's got good news about his lovely bride, some painful news about Chico the goat, and a chance for you to make some real money from fake farming!
Cam is back with another deep dive into the 1955 book “Reflections on the Failures of Socialism”, this time focusing on author Max Eastman’s definition of true liberty, and how socialism stands in opposition to that ideal.
Cam & Miss E are back at the kitchen table with fresh tales from the farm; bartered turkeys, feral chickens, and the launch of the pro-omnivore movement OMNOMNOM.
With socialism all the rage on the left these days, Cam dives in to the 1955 book Reflections on the Failures of Socialism. Written by Max Eastman, who was one of the early leaders of American socialism before turning to the right, the book provides an excellent source for rebutting the arguments of today's supporters of a Green New Deal and the central planning that would come with it.
Miss E's feeling good, which means a day date in town for both her and Cam. Plus, cold weather means hot food, and Miss E's been making beef stew and Carolina Cat's Head Cheese Biscuits! They want to know your cold weather comfort food, plus Cam has a big update on the NRATV program "Cam & Co."
Cam and Miss E are back with a rain-soaked post-Christmas wrap-up of their holiday on the farm complete with the booziest fruitcake ever made, an easy way to brine your own ham for the holidays, seasons greetings from fellow fools, as well as some serious concerns about how their septic system is holding up during one of the wettest years on record for Virginia.
Cam’s sharing one of his nerdier hobbies: reading old non-fiction books in the hopes of gaining a better understanding of both where we’ve been and where we’re going. This week, Cam dives into “The Holy Barbarians”, a 1959 study of the Beat Generation that, surprisingly, has quite a bit to say about today’s media sensationalism.
Owning an old home is great if you love history and DIY home improvement projects. This week, Cam and Miss E head to the cellar to deal with a plumbing problem, which leads to another problem... and maybe a solution.Plus, Cam has some new garden tech to preview and check-ins with some fellow “fools” from across the country.
The first big snowstorm of the winter is falling as Cam and Miss E sit down at the kitchen table this week. Stuck inside, Miss E's spending a lot of time in the kitchen making Christmas cookies and Vietnamese pho (one of her favorite cold weather dishes) while Cam's been romping through the snow with Zelda and Bulleit the farmdogs. There's some off-farm news to talk about as well with New Jersey's awful new magazine ban going into effect, and a listener writes in to say goodbye to a beloved friend.
Cam and Miss E are back! After an extended break, the couple is back with the latest from the farm, holiday cooking ideas, and a very big update on Miss E’s cancer fight.
Cam and Miss E are back after an extended absence with plenty of updates and stories from the farm, as well as some big news about the future.
The start of spring is still several weeks away, at least according to the calendar, but on the 40 Acres there are already signs that it’s here. The black locust trees are budding, the emerald green shoots of wild onions are popping up from the ground, and there are bouncing baby goats frolicking in the yard. Join Cam and Miss E at the kitchen table for a sneak peek at their plans for the farm, as well as check-ins and updates from fellow fools across the country.
After a couple of road trips, Cam’s finally back on the farm and suddenly spring seems right around the corner with lots of work to be done before this year’s planting begins. In the meantime, though, Cam and Miss E are waiting to find out if her most recent cancer treatment is working. Cam has a story demonstrating the true ingenuity of farmers, plus details on the best-loved chicken in Texas, and the tale of one fellow fool going from city living to his own homesteading adventure.
The first signs of spring are showing up daily on the 40 Acres: seed catalogs, gardening supply flyers, even emails offering bees for sale. Cam and Miss are talking about the importance of those tiny pollinators, along with updates from the farm, news from across the pond, and words of wisdom from a woodworking listener from Louisiana.
Cam’s AWF (Away From the Farm) this week but still has plenty of updates from the home front, including the latest on Miss E, an unplanned bathroom renovation, and an incredible story of a Sudanese pastor who went from a prison cell in his native land to a small farm just a few miles from the 40 Acres.
Join Cam and Miss E at the kitchen table for the first podcast of the new year! The pair discuss the holidays, the “joys” of tending to critters in the freezing cold, five full years of farm living, and a spur-of-the-moment pilgrimage to the shrine of America’s first Catholic saint.
Cam and Miss E are back at the kitchen table, with dogs under foot and drinks in hand in this latest episode. Miss E has an update on her health, Cam’s got updates from the farm, and the pair take a look at a call for a “sin tax” on meat.
Cam and Miss E are back at the kitchen table for a post-Thanksgiving roundup of recent events. They’re keeping it positive and focusing on the good stuff going on, like the fresh pasture-raised pork sitting in their freezer, the thoughts and prayers of friends and the 40 Acre Family, and more. Pull up a seat, mind the sleeping dogs under the table, and enjoy the conversation.
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Description: It’s been a little less than a year since Miss E wrapped up her cancer treatments, and this week she learned it’s returned. Join Cam for a raw and emotional podcast as he provides the latest updates and shares words of support from the 40 Acre Family.
Ahead of a cold front and the first hard freeze of the fall, Cam and Miss E are working to build winter quarters for the bacon seeds. Cam’s also taking a look back at the recently concluded elections in Virginia, with some words of warning for complacent or apathetic voters across the country. Plus, a listener writes in with the bittersweet and increasingly common story of returning home after decades away to care for his aging parents.
The Carolina Reaper is the hottest pepper known to man, and right now there are three half gallon jars full of the bright red fireballs fermenting in Cam & Miss E's kitchen, thanks to some bartering with a listener. Plus, the pair are dealing with potentially pregnant pigs, and the slow end of the 2017 growing season.
Cam and Miss E are starting to wind down this year's garden, pulling up tomato plants as well as the pumpkin patch. They're getting some "help" from the newest addition to the 40 acres; Zelda, the Great Pyrenees puppy who's quickly reaching legendary status on and off the farm.
The calendar’s turned from summer to fall, and this year’s garden is starting to come to an end. Cam and Miss E are at the (rickety) picnic table on an autumn evening to talk about the new kid on the farm, surrendering to squash bugs, and a trip to the NRA’s World Shooting Championship in rural West Virginia.
Cam and Miss E are back, and this week Miss E has recipes for making terrific tomato sauce and a Ukrainian egg cheese, while Cam’s got the scoop on the upcoming World Shooting Championship in West Virginia, plus updates from homesteaders and fellow fools from around the country!
Miss E is mourning the passing and celebrating the life of her Great Aunt Pearl, who just passed away. From teaching Miss E traditional Ukranian recipes to helping her learn to sew, Pearl helped Miss E become the badass woman she is today. Come honor a life well lived on this episode of 40 Acres & a Fool.
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Okay, so the podcast isn’t going to totally be about tomatoes, but Cam and Miss E are genuinely excited to be overwhelmed by the amount of ripe tomatoes on the vine (and the kitchen counter, and the window sills, and in the fridge). Miss E has a recipe for a cooling summer soup, Cam’s got stories from his trip to Bristol for the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race, and there are tall tales and updates from fellow fools across the country as well.
Why did the chickens stop laying? Sounds like a bad joke, but it’s a real issue for Cam and Miss E. Is it heat? Mites? Intra-flock personality conflicts in the coop? Fellow fowl-raisers from around the country are offering tips for our hosts. Meanwhile, the pair are celebrating the first tomatoes and peppers of the year, the first rainfall in weeks, and their 20th wedding anniversary on this week’s 40 Acres and a Fool.
Cam Edwards and Miss E talk about their flourishing garden. They are so pround of their tomatoes as well as their new found peppers, which started growing on their own. The DIY Duo are currently in the procces of "Brining" peppers to make their famous hot sauce with peppers as hot as the Ghost Pepper. Miss E explains the hot sauce making process and the best way to brine the peppers.
Cam and Miss E are back at the picnic table, with Miss E relaxed and refreshed after a visit to an historic Virginia mountain resort. Meanwhile, threats to the garden are emerging; squash bugs are laying eggs on the pumpkin patch, deer are nibbling on pepper plants, and tomatoes are showing signs of the dreaded Blossom End Rot. How to fight back and keep your garden on track, plus much more on this edition of 40 Acres and a Fool.
Cam Edwards and Miss E are becoming more and more frustrated by the fact that their chickens are not producing any eggs. It's been weeks and weeks but still no eggs. They are trying every trick of the trade to help their little hens to prosper. That's not the only issues the two are having on the farm. Miss E has been dealing with hearing loss but is tryin her best to make the most of it with the aid of her out- of-this-world Ear Buds that help her to hear less ringing. Those are just a few of the many things happening on the 40 Acres farm.
Miss E's heading back to school on this week's podcast, honing her woodworking skills and learning about power tools. Meanwhile Cam's holding down the farm and dealing with his least favorite farm chore: cleaning out the chicken coop. Plus, new hens, old friends, and more!
Cam and Miss E explain the miracle of American Independence. How different people had to work together to become independent. They make the comparison that if things back then were like today, Americans never would have come together to become an independent nation. The use of social media, also plays an effect in the constant interaction with people, where back then, you would have to travel thousands of miles to see another person. With the freedom and independence that people have today, we are able to create our own towns and living spaces that cater to our lifestyles.
The sun’s going down, the fireflies are out, and Cam and Miss E are at the picnic table after a couple of days of hard work around the farm. The pair are talking garden irrigation, planting fall crops, and even delving into politics to discuss why elected Democrats have been disappearing from rural America.
Cam Edwards and Miss E answer emails from fellow farmers and learn about their friends new Llama and how photogenic they are. They talk about catching up with Greg the Llama owner, and discuss how names of the farm animals could double as Pokemon names. Things change course when they answer how to make homemade products, such as whip cream, and where to find difficult ingredients.
Cam, Miss E, and all three dogs are gathered ‘round the kitchen table for this week’s podcast. Updates on the garden, news from homesteaders around the country, and Miss E looks back on living in the murder capitol of the United States as the couple discuss the Philando Castile case, the tension in America’s cities, and the human right of self defense.
Cam shares his thoughts about the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia and the perpetrator's Facebook page.
It’s open season on the groundhogs of the 40 acres, especially the unknown (but clearly large) population that’s moved in under an old cabin near Cam and Miss E’s house. There are big updates on the garden, and for once it’s not Cam who’s been doing the traveling! Miss E’s got a full report on her culinary adventures in the Chicagoland-area. Plus, we’ll talk about which American city is saying “no” to backyard chickens, and the quiet push for “right-to-repair” laws across the country.
Cam Edwards and Miss E discuss the politics of the Civil Eats website and how the American Legislative Exchange Council declaration of their "Opposition to Repair" bills. They explain it as, if it's is a product that you've developed, but bought from another company, they have to make sure you did not create any unauthorized repairs to the product. Miss E claims it as "Quality Control," but this unfortunately allows companies to monopolize farming equipment and tools to increase profits, but Cam does not think that it should be legal. He also thinks that the farmers as well as the equipment companies have valid arguments, when it comes to farming.
For weeks now, Cam and Miss E have been having trouble with their chickens laying eggs in random places around the farm. Apparently they missed a few, because the pair recently stumbled upon one of the foulest (fowlest?) substances known to man: eggs so rotten they explode at the touch. Tune in for that tale, check-ins from fellow fools around the country, and a warning from the CDC about “chicken cuddling”.
Cam and Miss E worked hard into the night, on their gardening over the weekend. They weeded out the garden beds and built a new chicken tunnel near 30ft long that they have claimed as the Chicken Palace. They talk about building a temporary wall to keep the chickens in the tunnels on one side of the yard while they finish building the rest of the Palace. Much of their weekend was spent, assembling more of the garden beds and planting tomatoes and basil. They also added builing a fence to their list of work for more of the garden beds. Hopefully in the near future they'll be finished building and ready for planting!
Cam and his family share what new crops they will be planting and some of the random moments of pure joy that happen. F-Boms and all!
On today's show, Cam Edwards reports on a story about California farmer, John Duarte, who's being fined by a federal agency because he allegedly "disturbed the waters of the United States," by plowing on wetlands...during a dry season, which are also his property that he purchased! Duarte is facing a 2.8 million dollar fine for not only plowing in this area. but because "he did not obtain a permit to work near the wetlands." Crazy stuff...
The good news: the new chickens Cam and Miss E got a few weeks ago are now laying eggs. The bad news: they’re laying eggs all over the farm. The start of summer vacation for the kids leads to a discussion about grown ups and video games, and the pair check in with friends old and new from across the country.
Cam Edwards will speak at the New Jersey Safe Conference in September, as well as the Provo, Utah at the Well Armed Women's Conference. They discuss how Cam will not be dressing up as Mrs. Doubtfire and how they tried on different costumes one year to dress Cam up like Mrs. Doubtfire. Cam decided that he made a better a better Boston Red Sox Player as part of a theme Halloween Party.
It’s the time of year when the weeds seem to be growing so fast you can actually watch them overtake the garden, which means Cam and Miss E (but mostly Miss E) are spending some quality time keeping the beets and carrots clear of invaders… and not just the sunflowers and clover. The bunnies are back as well, and Cam’s trying to pull off his best Elmer Fudd impersonation with some “wabbit hunting”.
Cam and Miss E discover the hard work that goes into weeding their beat garden, which leads them to eat the food from their very own garden, instead of going out to dinner. They try planting more seeds for the summer, but keep running into weather issues especially in deciding where to put the tomato plants.
Cam checks out the NRA meeting in Atlanta with a the second highest record of attendants for the annual meeting. Miss E explains about the poor hens being taken advantage of by the Roosters. This unfortunately leads to, Fabio, the handsome but younger Rooster to be moved to a farm more fit for his younger tendencies.
The wild swings of spring weather are in full force on the 40 acres; from 90 degree days down to frosty nights in the 40's... perfect for a fireside podcast. Cam & Miss E are saying goodbye to one of their roosters and hello to some new homesteaders in far-away destinations. Plus, Cam has a report from the NRA Annual Meetings and Miss E's passing on tips and tricks for growing the perfect potato.
April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but in the meantime it’s leading to a lot of soggy critters for Cam and Miss E. Plus, springtime means a return of pests as well, and that has Miss E itching for a solution.
Cam Edwards and Miss E talk about the daily chores of pulling weeds in the mud, as well as a surprise from the Corny Goat Farm, and new planting of horseradish. Miss E discovers the real color of horseradish, apart from her Grandfather and Great Uncle's famous beat/horseradish magenta sauce mix. She claims it's nothing like the Unicorn Frappuccino from Starbucks.
Cam Edwards and Miss E discuss the best way to cook the perfect meal. They talk about the best way to grill shrimp and pork, cooked to perfection, with the best ingredients. Miss E impresses herself, as well as those who tried her cooking, with a special ingredient in the mix. Her cooking masterpiece was good enough for seconds!
There’s nothing like hanging out by the firepit on a cool spring evening; good conversation and spirits, the sound of crickets chirping underneath the big yellow moon, and Cam and Miss E waxing eloquent about castrating hogs. Thankfully, the pair are also talking about favorite foods from childhood, updates from the garden, and sharing stories from fellow fools across the country, plus a look at a forgotten name from American history.
The roosters of Corny Goat Farm are getting some new company, much to the relief of the few hens currently on the farm. That means it’s time for one of the nastiest chores on the farm: cleaning the chicken coop. Miss E has updates from the garden, and there’s news from farmers, homesteaders, and would-be fools from around the country as well.
Cam and Miss E talk about cleaning out their hen coop, with some tips for the best way to do so. They talk about their roosters and hens and how the hens are ready to lay eggs, while the roosters are still running after the hens.
Things are going great in the garden for Cam and Miss E, but as the horror movie ciche goes: "Don't go in the house!" Plus, a look at what folds don't get about living in the country, a tin-foil hat theory about "test tube chicken," and a look at prom season in rural America.
Cam and Miss E discover that they have more than they bargained for with their installed bathrooms in their 1970s home. They find an unexpected intruder living amongst them and then have to figure out how to get rid of the unwanted specimen that is, mold.
Now that spring has sprung things are getting busy for Cam and Miss E on their homestead, and in true “foolish” fashion the pair have made a couple of mistakes as they get ready for this year’s garden. Plus they’ve got updates on the bacon seeds, another look at the latest innovations in fake meat, and check ins from farmers, homesteaders, and DIY’ers around the country.
Cam Edwards and Miss E read emails from fellow farmer, Trent, and talk about what is happening with gardening for the spring and over the summer and what is better than summer school. They talk about how hard work and perseverance is almost better than getting a Degree. It's better to get a job even if it's not something you love, and work at it to get to something better. They also talk about getting burnt out on Twitter and what to do stay happy, apart from social media especially keeping busy with the farm.
Cam and Miss E are hitting the road for their 100th episode, recorded on location at Wise Ridge Country Store a few miles from Farmville, Virginia. They’ve got new bacon seeds on the farm, updates on this year’s garden, as well as a look at a technological advance that could one day make farmers an endangered species: meat grown in laboratories.
Cam and Miss E talk about the difference in taste between test tube chickens and real chickens. They also talk about why they don't like test tube animals.
The first seeds of the 2017 growing season are officially in the ground (or at least peat pots), and Cam & Miss E are celebrating at the kitchen table this week. They also have the story of one NH farm generating an unusual sort of pollution,, updates from fellow fools from around the country, and much more!
Cam talks about how indoor farming allows farmers to cultivate year round. However, the dilemma is the inconvenience to neighboring farms as the constant sound and light keeps them from getting a full nights sleep.
Cam and Miss E are back for a freewheeling conversation; from the winter chill that’s sending farmers scrambling to reminiscing about family reunions, along with some updates from fellow “fools” all across the country.
It's been slow at the Edwards farm but it looks like their pig still hasn't given birth! Cam also has some sad news as a fox has gotten into the chickens. One of the chickens apparently didn't want to go down without a fight.
Where’d winter go? On the 40 Acres, the daffodils are blooming, crickets and frogs are chirping in the evenings, and it’s warm enough for shirt sleeves. While it feels great to get the garden ready while wearing a t-shirt and not a parka, Cam & Miss E are more than a little concerned about the effects of a March or April freeze on the garden and fruit trees.
Cam Edwards and Miss E, talk about the plans they have for their home garden, as well as checking in with other gardeners and seeing how their gardens are coming along. They talk about the types of produce they are expecting this season, especially for tomatoes. Hoping that the weather does not interfere with the taste of the tomatoes they are hoping to grow this time around.
For the humans on Corny Goat Farm, life’s been pretty good lately. The same cannot be said for one little goat named Toffee. Cam & Miss E have the terror-filled tale, along with the first steps towards this year’s garden and emails from homesteads, small farms, and future farmers as well. Along with a spontaneous trip to a winery.
Cam and Miss E travel to Wegmans Winery to check out Trump Wines, to see if people are actually going to protest the wine. During their visit, they taste different wines and ciders and discuss the flavors and textures, as well as; all the family friendly things to do at Wegman's Winery.
Cam’s back at the kitchen table, and after an absence of several weeks, the familiar voice of Miss E is with him as well. They’ve got updates on pregnant pigs on the 40 Acres, protests in downtown Farmville, and some great conversations with friends old and new.
The calendar's turned to February, and spring seems right around the corner. Cam and Miss E are wondering if they'll be able to stay on track with their garden prepping and planting, thanks in part to an unanticipated setback for Miss E and her cancer treatment.
Cam discusses getting his plans together for the coming planting season and reflects on how spring always seems to sneak up on him. He plans on keeping his teenage son away from the girls and busy preparing the garden, and talks about keeping the critters from eating his vegetables.
Last week, seven new hens arrived on the 40 Acres, but one of the new girls has already disappeared. Cam’s on a search the missing hen, but he also has plenty to talk about, including one listener’s move from the east coast to 40 acres in the wild west!
Cam’s back with a huge update on Miss E’s fight against cancer, plus stories from the recently concluded SHOT Show in Las Vegas, and an important look at why so many rural counties are flipping from blue to red.
The new year has brought snow and bitterly cold temperatures to the 40 Acres, but Cam’s making sure the critters are all warm and dry. A slight setback in Miss E’s chemotherapy treatment has her frustrated, but she’s still in the fight. And speaking of fights, Cam takes on some of the self-proclaimed elites who continue to bash rural America from Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C
Cam and Miss E are back at the kitchen table for the first episode of the new year with updates from the farm, opinions about the “truck bubble” many journalists live in, and a first-hand report on the “death of shame” witnessed in a small town high school.
Cam's hoping for a Christmas miracle as the holiday approaches and Miss E is still laid low by the latest round of chemotherapy. Meanwhile, angry vegans are chastising Cam for his meat-eating ways, and he looks back at what brought his family to their farm four years ago.
Cam gives us a rundown on the day in a life at the farm. He takes us through the process of what it is like to wake up everyday and take care of the farm; from collecting eggs to mowing the lawn.
It’s been little bit longer than normal since we’ve heard from Cam and Miss E, but it turns out they’ve been dealing with misadventures aplenty. They’re back with the sad, strange, and somewhat disgusting tale (tail?) of Hamsel the hog, a look ahead at the Christmas menu, and some Yuletide stories from listeners as well.
Cam tells the harrowing and somewhat disgusting tale of Hamsel the Hog from the past weekend.
Cam and Miss E are back at the kitchen table, and they’re talking about the attack on Chip and Joanna Gaines of “Fixer Upper” fame, why 40 Acres & a Fool won’t be a reality TV show, and why Democrats are wrong to kiss off the votes of rural America.
Cam’s back at the kitchen table with tales of Thanksgivings past from listeners around the country, plus a look at what Miss E’s cooking up for this year. Plus, Cam takes a look at one Blue Dog Democrat’s diagnosis about why Dems are losing more and more influence and voters in rural America.
It's Thanksgiving at the ranch, and Miss E is cooking up a feast! She wouldn't let Cam attempt to cook for some reason, but he will still help, as she prepares a meal for the family that sound delicious! Happy Thanksgiving all
Life is hectic on the 40 acres this week with Miss E battling through her 2nd round of chemotherapy, cold weather moving in, and the impending Thanksgiving holiday. Cam’s found another new way of feeling like a fool on the farm, but at least he’s learning from listeners on how to stop his young puppy from eating everything in the house (including the floors).
Cam and Miss E are back at the kitchen table to talk about the election results, including the impact that rural Americans had on the outcome. On the farm, fall is the time for love (or at least breeding), which means the bacon seeds are getting a new boyfriend. There are letters from listeners as well, including a spine-tingling true tale about an Indiana farmhouse from Trent Marsh.
The night is dark, the wind is whispering through the trees, and Cam and Miss E have gathered at the picnic table to talk ghostly experiences that they've had on the farm, and to share some spooky experiences sent in by listeners as well.
No matter how much you think you prepare yourself for something, it turns out you can never really anticipate everything. Cam and Miss E are learning that lesson this week as the prospect of chemotherapy has turned into a reality, with all kinds of new and surprising (and thankfully, temporary) changes to their lives. Plus, Cam discusses a real life “barnyard of horrors”, and a look at what we lose when we make technological gains.
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Cam’s flying solo this week as Miss E recovers from one more minor surgery before her chemotherapy begins. This week , he’s tackling the pre-winter farm prep: moving livestock to new quarters, making sure the family has plenty of propane for the house, and more. Plus, Cam delves into history with a look at the fascinating life of the founder of the Cannonball Run, and explores the creepy side of the Internet of Things.
The Vice Presidential debate has come and gone, and the tiny town of Farmville, Virginia is starting to recover from the media onslaught. Meanwhile, Miss E is still on the road to recovery, even as she gets ready for the next chapter in her fight with cancer.
The rain has stopped long enough for Cam to sit down at the picnic table for another edition of 40 Acres & A Fool, and there’s a lot of updates; from Miss E’s health to Farmville’s big day hosting the Vice Presidential debate, and updates from friends old and new.
After a week of upheaval, Miss E is now healing at home while recovering from serious surgery. Finding strength and support from the many emails from listeners and fellow “fools”, both Cam and Miss E are facing the next step in treating her illness, and after many months of not knowing what it is that they’re dealing with, the couple finally have some answers.
It’s the 76th episode of 40 Acres & a Fool, and the spirited Miss E is ready to (in the words embroidered on her socks) “Kick This Day In It’s Sunshiney Ass”. Recorded hours before her surgery to remove a lung tumor, Cam and Miss E reminisce about their early days together, worry about what lies ahead, and find strength and support in the love of friends, family, and fellow fools.
Cam and Miss E are trying to distract themselves from her upcoming surgery, and a new attraction in Farmville is helping to do just that. Plus, a surprise in the flock of chickens, as well as goat yoga and and update on California's cow fart crisis (no, really).
Cam and Miss E are back at the picnic table on a starry summer night with news from the doctors about Miss E’s impending surgery. Plus, Cam’s found a beautiful farm for sale in central Virginia, but there’s a twist: the owner is selling it through an essay contest, and the deadline is fast approaching (he’s got info on how you can enter as well).
Thanksgiving is coming a little early to the 40 Acres this year, as both Cam and Miss E give their thanks for all of the well wishes and kind words sent by so many this week. Miss E does have an update from her doctor, taking her one step closer to treating the illness she’s been dealing with all summer. Plus, Cam’s comments about dying towns has prompted a lot of great questions about what it takes for a small town to survive or even thrive today. There’s a seat at the picnic table under the stars open for you on this week’s 40 Acres and a Fool.
Cam and Miss E are still waiting for new information about her mysterious malady, but they're doing their best to distract themselves in the kitchen and around the farm. From canning tomatoes and making salsa to dealing with mischievous goats, there's never a dull moment in this week's 40 Acres & a Fool.
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The summer growing season has taken a back seat to the growing concerns about Miss E's mysterious ailment, but Cam and his company are keeping calm and keeping on (or trying to anyway) with trips to local farmer's markets and orchards. Plus, California cattle ranchers and dairies are raising a stink over the state's latest plan to combat climate change... by cutting down on cow farts.
Cam welcomes Miss E back to the kitchen table, but the pair have to say goodbye to a longtime resident of the farm. It’s not all bad news this week, though, as they also celebrate their wedding anniversary and a return to school for the kids (children, not goats).
The heat wave has broken on the 40 acres, and with (slightly) cooler weather and a bit of rain things are starting to look up for the small farms in central Virginia. Miss E has more questions than answers when it comes to her mysterious ailment, but Cam's got an update for all those keeping her in their thoughts and prayers.
Summer has settled on the 40 Acres, and the blazing heat and fetid humidity are taking their toll on creatures big and small. It’s all part of what’s been a pretty rotten week for Cam and the family, but with love, support, thoughts, and prayers (along with a mindless distraction or two), they’re making it through the rough patch.
Join Cam this week with tales from the near frontier: happy hogs making a home in their new pasture, a new gadget that could revolutionize small farming (or not), and the amazing benefits of staying off social media for a few days.
Cam recommends a book by David Kennedy titled, Don't Shoot: One Man, a Street Fellowship, and the End of Violence in Inner-City America. A story about Operation Ceasefire and ending gang violence in America's inner-cities.
Cam’s back with another “Fireside Chat” about the state of the nation (not good), the garden (even worse), and the latest from homesteaders, small farmers, and fellow “fools” from around the country.
Cam reflects on the events of the last week, including the shooting of Alton Sterling, Philando Castille, and the Dallas officers. With thoughts on the role of social media and where our country is heading.
Cam and Miss E are back at the kitchen table with a wide-ranging conversation; from cucumbers to Thomas Paine's The Crisis, thoughts on an Independence Day at a time when our Constitution is being dismissed as old and outdated, and more.Theblaze.com/radio
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After a near disastrous start to this year's garden, things are starting to look up for Cam & Miss E. Plus, a new puppy on the farm is welcomed into the family, and we hear from a small farmer who's hoping to hang on to all she's worked for.
It's a stormy summer evening for Cam & Miss E, so there aren't any campfire tales this week. Instead, there are garden updates and a poke at PETA, as well as updates from small farmers, homesteaders, and those planning for their own farm future.
It's a beautiful summer evening on the 40 Acres, and there's a spot by the fire pit for you. Settle in for more cow tales (tails?), adventures in fishing with Cam's youngest daughter, and hear from some amazing Americans getting it done on their own farms from Alabama to New Jersey!Follow Cam on Twitter: @CamEdwards & @CamAndCompany
Cam's flying solo this week as Miss E finds herself severely under the weather. Meanwhile Cam's got a few more things to say about Katie Couric's deceptive anti-gun film, plus a story about a recent bovine jailbreak on the farm, and check-ins with fellow would-be homesteaders from around the country.
With the sun settting on a beautiful May evening, Cam and Miss E are outside by the fire for this week's episode, spinning tales from the garden and the NRA Annual Meeting in Louisville, including a close encounter with a deer and a unwelcome visitor to the farm.
As Cam and Mrs. E sit outside by the fire, she recalls last week how she finally figured out what is getting to her chickens, bobcats! She had been hearing the roars and put it all together, causing her to build a new chicken tunnel to keep them safe. Also, they have an exciting weekend ahead in which they plan to plant their garden, as the weather is finally warming up.
What happens when a vegetarian decides to eat meat? In California, they get death threats. On the 40 Acres, they enjoy a delicious guilt-free meal. Cam's got both stories this week, as well as news of a garden wedding and the latest on food freedom legislation around the country.
There a few less critters around the farm this week, as Cam and Miss E sent several of the hogs off to "freezer camp". They're also getting their green thumb on with updates on this year's garden, and some friends old and new check in as well.
Cam and Miss E are back at the kitchen table, raising a glass to the man who provided most of the soundtrack to Miss E's teenage years. Miss E's been busy in the kitchen trying to keep up with the sudden onslaught of goat's milk in the house, and Cam's got another great book recommendation for those looking to find their own spot of land to call a homestead.
Cam has the story of a farm family in New York who are facing protests by neighbors… over the cow that they've been raising for food. The neighbors say it's cruel to eat the cow, while the farmers say that's why they have the cow in the first place. How did we reach this point where we're protesting what's on our neighbors' dinner plates? Cam gets to the bottom of it on this week's 40 Acres & A Fool.
On this week's Episode of 40 Acres & A Fool, the baby goats on Cam's farm are disappearing… but that's not a necessarily a bad thing. We hear from homesteaders in rugged South Dakota and the verdant Shenandoah Valley who are worried about their love of the land being lost in today's increasingly urbanized and suburbanized society, and Cam offer's up a great life hack to help make learning history a little more entertaining.
Cam and Miss E discuss how so many are intoxicated by the false fairy tale of Socialism and Communism.
It's not often you get breaking news on a podcast, but Cam and Miss E are dealing with some late breaking developments involving baby goats on this week's episode, along with the first sprouts of the spring, delivering the recipe for Miss E's fiery fermented pepper hot sauce, and more!
Spring has sprung on the 40 Acres, and Cam & Miss E are scrambling to stay on schedule to get all of their seeds in the ground. They're also prepping to put a couple of the bacon seeds in the freezer, living with another round of baby goats in the living room, and celebrating St. Patrick's Day with an Irish feast.
Cam and Miss E discuss their popular home made hot sauce. How it's made, bottled and sold.
It's a much quieter farmhouse this week now that the first round of baby goats have moved on to a new home, but there's still plenty on Cam and Miss E's plate with spring is just around the corner. They're bottling up hot sauce and planning the garden, as well as catching up with friends old and new, including a fellow 40 acre fool in Kentucky who's discovered the show!
Cam and Miss E update us on their new addition to the family. Tending, feeding, milking and living with their new goats, who will be headed to the vet tomorrow, and sold soon!
Cam and Miss E have a studio audience (and the world's oddest laugh track) for this week's 40 Acres & A Fool, since the two goats born on Valentine's Day are still living inside the house and are constantly underfoot. The pair (Cam and Miss E, not the baby goats) discuss Virginia's role in Super Tuesday and the sorry state of our political system, but since this is generally a show about the important stuff in life beyond politics, they also check in with a new friend from up north and discuss their plans for the upcoming growing season.
Cam and Miss E discuss the new addition to the family. Tending, feeding, milking and living with their new goat.
Wicked weather hit central Virginia hard this week, spawning tornadoes not far from the 40 acres. Cam and Miss E tell their tales of riding the storm out, along with some tips on getting the most out of your dairy goat and new friends from around the country!
Cam's back at the kitchen table with Miss E this week, and their hands are full with the latest addition to the farm: two brand new kid goats! Plus, Miss E asks Cam about his appearance in the March issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, and we check in with some longtime listeners and new emailers.Follow Cam Edwards on Twitter: @CamEdwards
Cam's away from the 40 acres this week, but he's been checking in while Miss E deals with some life and death issues with some of the animals on the farm. Meanwhile, as Cam's been in Harrisburg, PA for the Great American Outdoor Show, the mayor has declared war on the National Civil War Museum in the city. There's more talk about the disappearing county fair, and a look at "planned agricultural communities" as well.
With things a little slow this time of year, Cam and Miss E are packing up the kids and taking a little trip. Not too far from Farmville, Virginia lies Thomas Jefferson's old home, Monticello, and the family's enjoying a little history and a lot of good food (courtesy of the nearby Michie Tavern). Plus, we'll take a look at the upcoming Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA and check in with some new friends in the great Southwest.
Cam & Miss E have mostly dug out after a blizzard turned the 40 acres into a winter wonderland, but not without some adventures (and adventurous hogs) along the way. Plus, we meet Oklahoma farmers trying their hands at everything from poultry to worm farming, and check in with some old friends as well.
The new year has finally brought winter to the farm, but Cam and Miss E aren't letting it get them down. They're keeping busy with their youngest daughter's newfound interest in taxidermy, a guest appearance by Bulleit, The Greatest Dog In The World, and an email from a listener that sparks a lively discussion about celebrity, television, and the food we eat.
Cam and Miss E are kicking off the new year with the latest tales from the 40 Acres (hint: chickens aren't the brightest animals on the planet), as well as a look at how rural Virginia's reacting to President Obama's call for more gun control. Plus, the pair discuss their latest reads and check in with listeners near and far!
Join Cam at the kitchen table for a post-Christmas, pre-New Year episode this week. He's full of tales of turducken and Christmas cheer, though an anti-gun move by Virginia's AG is giving lots of gun owners heartburn.
Cam and Miss E are back at the kitchen table with visions of turducken dancing in their heads… or maybe it's bacon they're dreaming about. Either way, this week's episode is chock full of tales from the farm, including the first attempt to process a duck, prepping for Christmas, and a recipe for a traditional item for Christmas dinner from a listener!
As winter weather settles in on the farm, the pattern of life slows down a little. But with a family to raise and animals to care for, things are still pretty hectic for Cam and Miss E. This week they're making hot sauce, prepping for Christmas, and engaging in a coast-to-coast conversation with other homesteaders and small farmers. There's an open seat at the kitchen table, so settle in for the latest from the Near Frontier.
It's been 40 episodes and three seasons on the 40 acres, and as winter settles in across central Virginia Cam's taking a look back at the year on the farm. That doesn't mean there's isn't more work to be done; in fact Cam's getting ready for one of the less pleasant tasks for someone who raises their own food.
It's a Thanksgiving-themed edition of 40 Acres & A Fool, complete with some of Miss E's favorite recipes for the family feast, so settle down at the kitchen table with Cam & company as they give thanks for their life on the near frontier.
Cam's back after an unexpected absence. Thankfully Miss E's back in the saddle as well (at least metaphorically speaking), and she's full of tales of woe and recovery after taking a spill on Halloween. Cam's got stories from a butchering workshop he attended over the weekend, and we check in with listeners and homesteaders all across the country on this week's 40 Acres and a Fool.
Halloween may have come and gone, but it left its mark on Miss E, Cam, and the rest of the family (but mostly on Miss E). The Virginia elections have also taken place, and in a town not far from Farmville, grassroots supporters of the right to keep and bear arms fended off a bid by Michael Bloomberg to turn the state's Senate anti-gun. We'll talk about the tough breaks for Miss E and Bloomberg, plus check in with friends old and new on this week's 40 Acres and a Fool.
It's been another exciting week on the 40 acres, starting with a surprise homecoming centered around Miss E's big birthday bash. Plus, "Heavy Lifting", the book Cam co-authored with his friend Jim Geraghty is now officially on sale, and Miss E has some questions for the new author.
The Near Frontier's had it's first freeze of the fall, and with that this year's growing season has come to an end. Cam and Miss E look back on the highs and lows, as well as celebrate her birthday and hear from friends old and new on this week's 40 Acres and a Fool.
The nights are crisp and the trees are in full color on the farm, and this week Miss E sits down at the kitchen table with Cam to talk about a classic fall recipe: slow cooked venison. The conversation turns to family and friends, and we check in with some "fools" with their own farm dreams from around the country.
There's bacon in the smoker and a full house this week on 40 Acres & a Fool. We'll talk about the new book "Heavy Lifting" by Jim Geraghty and Cam, discuss the New York Times' idea of the "Modern Man", and delve into the divide between our self-professed "Betters" and the "bumpkins" of Flyover Country. Plus, we hear from friends old and new, including a homesteader in Indiana who's doing some heavy lifting of his own!
Miss E is back with tales from her pre-farm days as a single mom in Camden, NJ, tips on making the perfect hot sauce, and more! Plus, Cam and family are getting ready for a possible hurricane, and we check in with some new friends of the show
It's been a big week for the little town of Farmville. Not only did the town learn it'll be hosting the 2016 Vice Presidential Debate, the annual Five County Fair's kicked off, and to top it all off, it's time for the local Friends of NRA dinner! We'll also check in on some new additions to the farm, and hear from some new friends of the fool as well.
Cam's still making some new discoveries in the garden, including a predator that came to prey on the chickens. We'll get into the presidential debates (are we ever going to get a question about rural life or farming?), bacon-making, barnyard bullying, and a look at a classic book of conservatism, now nearly forgotten but still full of wisdom.
A change in location for some of the farm animals has set off a round of vicious barnyard politics at Cam's place. Plus, with two hogs now at "freezer camp", it's time to turn some of that pork into sausage. Pull up a seat at the kitchen table and hang out with Cam, Miss E, Bulleit the Wonder Dog, and the kids on this week's 40 Acres & A Fool.
There are fewer hogs on the farm, but there's a lot more pork in the freezer for Cam and the family this week. Plus, Cam talks about a recent trip to an exotic game ranch in Texas, and discusses a very important upcoming birthday in the family with Miss E.
"When are you a farmer?" Cam has the question posed to him by a listener raising chickens and pigs on three acres in Idaho. It's a question he's considered quite a bit, and he'll tackle the question this week, along with an appearance by Miss E, electro-fishing in the James River, and the latest from the 40 acres!Twitter: @CamEdwardsFacebook: facebook.com/camedwards2a
County and state fairs are springing to life across the country, and Cam's got a plan to hit several in the state of Virginia. Plus, the growing number of "farm distilleries" popping up in some surprising places, and a "foolish" question or two inspired by his latest trip to the local dump.
Cam's got company this week, and not just on NRA News Cam & Co. Friends old and new have been stopping by the farm, and so have some not-so-friendly visitors like a fox or two. Cam shares the latest attempt to protect his chickens from the local predators, and discusses the possibility of a financial bubble that could impact the nation's small farmers.
Cam's exploring southwestern Virginia on an epic one-day road trip before welcoming his oldest daughter home for a visit. Plus, we've figured out the trouble with tomatoes, and as it turns out, the "Fool" might have made problems in the garden worse instead of better. Cam also talks about a contest where you could end up with a Virginia farm all your own… as long as you've got the winning words.
The veggies are growing, but there's trouble in the tomato patch. Cam's looking for great minds and green thumbs to help diagnose what's going down in the garden. Plus, we'll talk about makin' bacon, Cam's recipe for "Eggs Bloomberg", and check in with listeners from around the country.
Spend an evening under the stars with Cam this week as he talks about the latest from the garden, governors raising chickens, a proposal to help young farmers with student loan debt, and the powerful message of the new book The Conservative Heart by Arthur C. Brooks.
This week, Cam takes a look a new poll purporting to show a huge divide between rural America and the rest of the country, as well as sharing in the growing bounty from the garden. A trip to the bookstore yields new treasures from history, and a new listener checks in from Vermont with a special story of love, sacrifice… and goat's milk?
After a few weeks away, Cam returns with a celebration of independence, hard work, and the amazing and talented "Miss E". While he's been finishing up his book project, she's been busy helping out at a butchering workshop, making gyro meat for the first time, and attempting to produce her first aged cheese. It's a beautiful summer evening on the farm, so grab a spot at the picnic table and spend some time with Cam and his family!
Summer break is almost here for Cam's kids, and Miss E could use a break from milking goats as well. Cam also has a slight break to talk about, but it's all for a good cause. We could all use a break from the Precious Snowflakes but we seem to be inundated with them these days, like Professional Writer Lee Seigel who wrote proudly about defaulting on his student loans and going back on his word, all because he might have had to take a blue collar job otherwise. Not far from the 40 Acres lives an author who's written a book far better than anything that's come from Lee Seigel (at least in Cam's opinion), and he did it all while working those blue collar jobs Seigel disdained. Learn more about Christopher Fisher and "A History of Stone & Steel" on this week's 40 Acres & A Fool.
It's a brand new edition of 40 Acres & A Fool… just delayed a few days. Cam's back with all new tales of birds attacking his blueberries, foxes attacking his chickens, and his attempts to fight back. Plus, a new look at bee colony collapse and its effects on our economy, and a celebration of minor league baseball in America (haven't you ever wondered why Cam wears all those minor league hats?), all on this edition of 40 Acres & A Fool.
The evening is warm, the humidity is low, and the mosquitos aren't too bad, so Cam's out in the garden for this week's 40 Acres and a Fool. Updates on all the critters, plus a closer look at who's living in our nation's small towns. We've got some of your stories and experiences to share, and news on the recently announced book project with Jim Geraghty.
The first tomatoes have appeared in the garden, the fireflies have returned in the evenings, and the farm life is good, but Cam spies trouble on the horizon for a lot of small towns around the country. Plus, a visit to Monticello and much more! Twitter: @CamEdwards & @CamAndCompany
Cam visits the first Farmer's Market of the year in the small town of Scottsville, Virginia. Also, he discusses dealing with pests of the furry and insect kind, and reveals the details of a new project with his friend Jim Geraghty.
The beets planted weeks ago are now growing strong, but not everything is growing so great on the 40 acres. While Cam's having better luck raising his kids than his San Marzano tomatoes, according to some social scientists the bedtime stories he reads to his kids are disadvantaging others. Cam has a stirring defense of trying to raise your kids right, (along with an admission of a literary guilty pleasure), as well as your invite to an incredible evening honoring fallen heroes at the Duskin & Stephens Beef & Beer Benefit.
Yet another study's come out showing US students are failing to learn their history and civics lessons. On this week's 40 Acres & A Fool, Cam explores ways to make history fun, starting with scrapping the textbook. And if geography's more your thing, there are plenty of small town festivals to explore this time of year, including Farmville's "Heart of Virginia Festival". Plus, the latest from the 40 Acrers and your own garden plots and farmland!
Why is it that some people want the chickens they eat to be free-range, but raise their own kids to be cooped up? Cam talks about the "Free Range Kids" movement and the culture of fear so many Americans are passing down to their children. Plus, tips for keeping your tomato plants in check, affordable ways to keep your garden paths free of weeds, and the latest news from the 40 acres!
After an incredible weekend at the NRA Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN Cam's back on the farm and raring to go. Spring is in full force, and it's a race against the clock to get ground cleared for planting, so Cam has plans to enlist some helping hands. Plus, a look back at the 2nd biggest NRA meeting ever, and the story of how a pioneer woman helped change the course of human history.
The first sprouts are springing up (beets, garlic, and tomatoes at the moment), and with the spring holidays and birthdays in the rear view mirror, it's time to get back to work clearing ground for more planting. And speaking of work, Cam's headed to the NRA Annual Meetings in Nashville, but before he goes, he's connecting with more "Fools" from around the country who are growing their own gardens, raising their own goats and chickens, and reconnecting with life and the land. Twitter- @CamEdwardsfacebook.com/camedwards2awww.theblaze.com/radio
This week, Cam discusses the case of NY farmer Joshua Rockwood, who's charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty for things that some farmers say are just a part of farm life in winter (unheated shelters for animals, frozen water pipes and the like). Plus, Cam takes a look at retribution and reconciliation in the closing days of the Civil War (and how it compares to our own uncivil war of words today). Plus, we hear from a listener who's getting the most from their 3/4 of an acre!
Jim Geraghty of National Review joins Cam this week for a rollicking round table discussion of rural vs. suburbs, goats vs. deer (and deer vs. cars), Charles C.W. Cooke's "The Conservatarian Manifesto", and the upcoming NRA Annual Meetings in Nashville, TN.
The warm weather has returned, and the frantic rush to get the garden going has begun. Plus, Cam reviews Thomas Fleming's new book "The Great Divide: The Conflict Between Washington and Jefferson That Defined a Nation" and takes a deeper look at the personalities and politics that came between the two men. Plus, lessons learned from an attempted smear, introducing new chickens to your flock, and more!Twitter- @CamEdwardswww.theblaze.com/radio
Cam's joined by his friend Tommy to talk about turning the Appomattox River green for St. Patrick's Day, trouble with greenhouses, the new Flow Hive that could revolutionize (or jeopardize) beekeeping, as well as learning some lessons from Navy SEAL Eric Greiten's new book Resilience.Twitter- @CamEdwardswww.theblaze.com/radio
It's a late night conversation around the kitchen table with Cam and Miss E. Among the many topics; a Chicken Rescue Mission, trying out a new recipe for venison ravioli, picking out dozens of kinds of tomatoes they'll be growing on the farm, sharing a listener's story of his "California ranch" and dreams of 40 acres, and some sobering news on the shrinking number of farms across America. Twitter- @CamEdwardswww.theblaze.com/radio
This week, Miss E sits down at the table with Cam to talk about a challenging week, including saying goodbye to a beloved mascot of the farm. Plus, Cam explores more of the forgotten book, "The American Citizen's Handbook", and answers a question from a would-be urban farmer in a very unlikely location.www.theblaze.com/radio
Cam's trading the 40 acres for Harrisburg, PA and the Great American Outdoor Show, which is the perfect springboard to talk about off-farm income and how likely (or not) it is to make a living purely from farming. Plus, a visit from the vet, hidden treasures from estate sales, and an email or two from listeners like you!www.theblaze.com/radio
It's not exactly the growing season, but that doesn't mean there aren't big changes on the 40 acres. This week, Cam talks about a child leaving home, planning the "perfect" garden, reveals some timeless wisdom from a forgotten classic of conservative thought, and shares some listener stories of moves to a farm of their own.
In the first episode of 40 Acres & a Fool, host Cam Edwards explains why his family left the suburbs of Washington DC for a 40 acre farm in rural Virginia, dishes out the best way to make bacon, stands up for hunters, and takes on the Speech Police. www.theblaze.com/radio