Local farmer and Invisible Fence Brand spokesperson Justin Ward speaks with Rachann about the new technologies employed by Invisible Fence, including GPS.

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Bryan Smith is a third-generation turkey farmer at Hillside Turkey Farm in Thurmont, Maryland. He and Rachann talk about a typical day on the farm, especially at this busy time of year!

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Do you know the difference between a bucking bull and a rodeo bull? Rachann's guest on this episode is Johnny Williams, owner of J Bar W Ranch in Johnstown, Maryland where summer Saturdays are all about rodeo! Come out to see Battle of the Beast bull riding competitions and Cowgirls Barrell Racing. For more information, schedules, and directions, visit www.jbarwranch.com.

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Rachann talks with John Fendrick, owner of Rock Hill Orchard, a 200-acre property in Mount Airy, Maryland. Thirty acres are dedicated to apple and peach trees and berry bushes, and the other 170 acres are for the herd of Guernsey cows that provide milk and homemade ice cream. John tells about his journey from buying the property and opening the dairy, Montgomery County's first new dairy in 60 years. To hear his story, visit rockhillorchard.com.

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Do you know the difference between a fear, a phobia, and anxiety? Is there a relationship between fear and learning - or not learning? Marta is a dog trainer who talks with Rachann about fears - in both dogs and people - and how to overcome them.

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New Leaf Acres is a unique equestrian facility located in Keymar, Maryland, a place where self-discovery and the connection between horse and human can help heal trauma. Owner Becky Maticic, who opened the farm in 2014 after the tragic death of her husband, offers lessons, kids summer camps, pony clubs for kids and adults, and much more. to learn more, visit newleafacres.com.

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Rachann talks with mother-daughter team Sharon and Heather about their business Muddy Carrots, which embraces modern homesteading practices. It's a local, farm-friendly, ag-supporting, homesteading, printing company and boutique store.

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Rachann first met George Varros after a November 2018 tornado hit Mount Airy and damaged 72 trees on her property, along with the house. George was taking aerial drone pictures of the storm's aftermath. They have a fascinating conversation about George's career working for NASA, photographing meteors, his love of photography and drones, and much more.

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