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Holly Callahan-Kasmala and Chrisie DiCarlo are hosts of the Coffee With the Chicken Ladies podcast. DiCarlo and her family have a small farm with chickens and a garden, and she has a background in emergency veterinary medicine. On Callahan-Kasmala’s small farm, she and her family keep multiple types of poultry, as well as sheep. CallahanKasmala is also a fiber artist and historian.
HOBBY FARMS: Tell us about the podcast.
DICARLO: We have been best friends since the moment we met, and we spent all our time growing up talking on the phone for hours and hours. Looking back, I think it was training to start a podcast. When [the Covid-19 pandemic] happened, we still wanted to get together, so we moved our get-togethers over coffee to Zoom, and we started talking about what project we could do together.
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Meet Holly Callahan-Kasmala & Chrisie DiCarlo
In Maryland, best friends of 40-plus years share a passion for good food, laughter and, most of all, poultry.
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HISTORIC Hogs
The Hereford breed has a bright future.
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ON TRACK
Animal activity trackers, also known as pet location trackers, let you keep an eye on your pets or livestock from your phone or computer.
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ELECTRIC BORDERS
Here's what you need to know before you buy a portable electric fence.
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beyond TRADITION
Raise these alternative animals on your hobby farm.
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Sheep HOOF CARE
The key to good sheep hoof care is keeping an eye out for problems and moving to prevent serious issues.
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Santa Carota BEEF
For 35 years, the Pettit family has been upcycling waste carrots for cattle feed, challenging traditional ranching practices while producing exquisite beef.
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Metabolic Disorders in Cattle
Manage these body conditions in your herd with diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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Midsummer Garden
Keep those vegetables growing late into the year with these planting options and advice.
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Microclimate Trouble Spots
Spend enough time gardening in one place and you can get to know it well.