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Episode 124 - Farming as Conservation. Does Hunting Fit In Too? with Rachel Hawkshaw
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Hunting has evolved from a necessity to a pursuit and passion for many people. In recent history, hunting was a smaller part of people's lives and was primarily utilitarian. However, there is now a movement to incorporate hunting back into people's lives as part of a holistic and self-sufficient lifestyle. This includes an interest in gardening, raising animals, and reducing one's environmental footprint. Rachel Hawkshaw, a homesteader and farmer, shares her experiences and the importance of sharing skills and stories to foster understanding and community. Rachel Hawkshaw discusses the importance of sustainable farming practices and the coexistence of farming and conservation. She emphasizes the need to find a balance between protecting livestock and respecting the natural behavior of predators like coyotes. Rachel also highlights the role of storytelling in creating awareness and love for the land and encourages the preservation of wild spaces and farmland. She shares her experiences with non-lethal coyote management and the use of large guardian dogs to protect her sheep. Rachel believes that farming is a form of conservation and emphasizes the importance of maintaining the health of the land.
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Manage episode 431759276 series 2520322
Hunting has evolved from a necessity to a pursuit and passion for many people. In recent history, hunting was a smaller part of people's lives and was primarily utilitarian. However, there is now a movement to incorporate hunting back into people's lives as part of a holistic and self-sufficient lifestyle. This includes an interest in gardening, raising animals, and reducing one's environmental footprint. Rachel Hawkshaw, a homesteader and farmer, shares her experiences and the importance of sharing skills and stories to foster understanding and community. Rachel Hawkshaw discusses the importance of sustainable farming practices and the coexistence of farming and conservation. She emphasizes the need to find a balance between protecting livestock and respecting the natural behavior of predators like coyotes. Rachel also highlights the role of storytelling in creating awareness and love for the land and encourages the preservation of wild spaces and farmland. She shares her experiences with non-lethal coyote management and the use of large guardian dogs to protect her sheep. Rachel believes that farming is a form of conservation and emphasizes the importance of maintaining the health of the land.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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