Around the Homestead

Around the Homestead

Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades

Episodes 13
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Sporadic
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Feb 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

Welcome to the Around the Homestead Podcast, where Arkansas County Agents, Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades share information on topics from gardens to goats. Our aim is to provide small farmers and landowners valuable education on projects that may arise around the homestead. Whether you have been on the homestead all your life or have just began the farm lifestyle, we hope you garner helpful tips to make your rural lifestyle most rewarding. Visit our webpage to find publications and resources for topics covered in each episode and much more! https://www.uaex.uada.edu/counties/around-the-homestead-podcast/

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Recent Episodes

Purchasing Locally Grown Meat | Episode 13

Feb 04, 2025 46m

In this episode, Shaun and Brad discuss considerations for purchasing locally grown meat with "Mom at the Meat Counter", Dr. Janeal Yancy, Meat Scientist at the University of Arkansas.  They discuss…

Holiday Plants | Episode 12

Oct 28, 2024 34m

In this episode, County Extension Agents Shaun and Brad discuss selection and care of some of the most popular holiday plants with Arkansas Horticulture Specialist Randy Forst.  These include mums,…

Avian Influenza For Backyard Poultry | Episode 11

Mar 23, 2022 21m Transcript

In the episode Grant County Extension Agent Brad McGinley visits with Dr. Dustan Clark, Extension Poultry Heath Veterinarian, about the current outbreak of avian Influenza.  They discuss the impacts…

Getting Started with a Home Orchard | Episode 10

Feb 23, 2022 41m Transcript

In this episode, Brad and Shaun discuss how to get started with a home orchard.  They discuss considerations for growing peaches, apples, pears, figs, blackberries, blueberries, muscadines, and…

Homestead Weed Control | Episode 9

Feb 22, 2022 26m

In this episode, Brad and Shaun chat with Johnson County Agent, Blair Griffin about controlling weeds in your lawn and pastures.   Topics include spurweed control, timing of applications, equipment…

Tree Care and Maintenance Part 3 - Common Tree Issues | Episode 8

Jan 31, 2022 14m

Part 3 of our Tree Care and Maintenance Series.   In this episode Brad and Shaun discuss common tree issues with retired forester and Master Gardener Carol Guffey including common diseases, insects,…

Tree Care and Maintenance Part 2 - Tree Planting | Episode 7

Jan 25, 2022 35m Transcript

Part 2 of our Tree Care and Maintenance Series.   In this episode Brad and Shaun discuss all aspects of tree planting with retired forester and Master Gardener Caroll Guffey including species and…

Tree Care and Maintenance Part 1 - Pruning | Episode 6

Jan 14, 2022 24m

In this episode learn how to correctly prune trees around your property.  Retired Extension Forester and Master Gardener Caroll Guffey joins  Brad and Shaun to discuss proper tree pruning.  They…

Getting Started with Backyard Poultry Part 2 | Episode 5

Sep 13, 2021 34m Transcript

Arkansas County Agents Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades continue their discussion of starting a backyard flock with Dr. Dustan Clark, Extension Poultry Veterinarian.   In this episode they discuss…

S1E4 Getting Started with Backyard Poultry Part 1 | Episode 4

Aug 25, 2021 38m

Part 1 of a two part series in which Arkansas County Extension Agents Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades discuss starting a backyard flock with Arkansas Extension Poultry Veterinarian, Dr. Dustan…

S1E3 Troubleshooting Tomatoes | Episode 3

Jun 01, 2021 26m

Arkansas County Extension Agents Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades discuss common issues home gardeners face when growing tomatoes.  They discuss common diseases as well abiotic disorders caused by…

S1E2 Controlling Pond Weeds and Algae | Episode 2

May 10, 2021 23m

Join hosts Arkansas County Extension Agents, Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades as they discuss the controlling weeds and algae in your farm pond with special quest Arkansas Extension Aquaculture…

S1E1 Starting a Vegetable Garden | Episode 1

Apr 26, 2021 25m

“Co-hosts County Extension Agents Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture discuss techniques and equipment needed in starting a vegetable garden on…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Around the Homestead have?

Around the Homestead has published 13 episodes since April 2021, covering topics in Education, How To.

Is Around the Homestead still active?

Around the Homestead is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 30m.

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