Around the Homestead

Purchasing Locally Grown Meat | Episode 13

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 Universit

Holiday Plants | Episode 12

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

Avian Influenza For Backyard Poultry | Episode 11

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

Getting Started with a Home Orchard | Episode 10

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, blueb

Homestead Weed Control | Episode 9

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

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

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 includi

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

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 Guf

Tree Care and Maintenance Part 1 - Pruning | Episode 6

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 pr

Getting Started with Backyard Poultry Part 2 | Episode 5

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

Getting Started with Backyard Poultry Part 1 | Episode 4

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 Ve

Troubleshooting Tomatoes | Episode 3

Arkansas County Extension Agents Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades discuss common issues home gardeners face when growing tomatoes.  They discuss common diseases as well ab

Controlling Pond Weeds and Algae | Episode 2

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

Starting a Vegetable Garden | Episode 1

“Co-hosts County Extension Agents Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture discuss techniques and equipment needed in start