Around the Homestead

About Around the Homestead

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/

Publisher

Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Apr 2021

Latest episode

4 Feb 2025

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Feb 2025

   Purchasing Locally Grown Meat | Episode 13

   Dr. Janeal Yancy, Meat Scientist, joins Shaun and Brad to examine the advantages of sourcing locally raised beef and pork, including freezer space and different cuts in this interview.

2. 

   28 Oct 2024

   Holiday Plants | Episode 12

   Horticulture Specialist Randy Forst shares advice on selecting and caring for popular holiday plants like mums and poinsettias with County Extension Agents Shaun and Brad in an interview.

3. 

   23 Mar 2022

   Avian Influenza For Backyard Poultry | Episode 11

   Dr. Dustan Clark informs Brad McGinley about the avian influenza outbreak, focusing on its impact on backyard poultry and advising owners on protecting their flocks in this interview.

4. 

   23 Feb 2022

   Getting Started with a Home Orchard | Episode 10

   Hosts Brad and Shaun explore the essential steps for establishing a thriving home orchard, covering fruit variety selection, optimal site considerations, and ongoing care practices.

5. 

   22 Feb 2022

   Homestead Weed Control | Episode 9

   Johnson County Agent Blair Griffin discusses effective weed control strategies for lawns and pastures with hosts Brad and Shaun, covering application timing and product selection in this interview.

6. 

   31 Jan 2022

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

   Retired forester Carol Guffey discusses common tree diseases, insect infestations, and damage prevention with hosts Brad and Shaun in this interview about tree care.

7. 

   25 Jan 2022

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

   Retired forester Caroll Guffey joins hosts Brad and Shaun to explore tree planting, covering species selection, planting techniques, and bare root versus container-grown trees in this interview.

8. 

   14 Jan 2022

   Tree Care and Maintenance Part 1 - Pruning | Episode 6

   Retired Extension Forester Caroll Guffey teaches Brad and Shaun about effective tree pruning techniques, including when to prune and when to seek professional help in this interview.

9. 

   13 Sept 2021

   Getting Started with Backyard Poultry Part 2 | Episode 5

   Extension Poultry Veterinarian Dr. Dustan Clark discusses poultry health, egg handling, predator control, and biosecurity with Arkansas County Agents Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades for backyard hobby flocks in this interview.

10. 

    25 Aug 2021

    Getting Started with Backyard Poultry Part 1 | Episode 4

    Arkansas County Extension Agents Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades interview Dr. Dustan Clark about the essentials of launching a backyard poultry operation, including facilities, breeds, and feeding.

11. 

    1 Jun 2021

    Troubleshooting Tomatoes | Episode 3

    Arkansas County Extension Agents Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades explore prevalent tomato growing problems, including diseases, environmental factors, and herbicide damage, offering diagnostic and preventative tactics for home gardeners.

12. 

    10 May 2021

    Controlling Pond Weeds and Algae | Episode 2

    Arkansas Extension Aquaculture Specialist George Selden joins hosts Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades to examine effective strategies for managing weeds and algae in farm ponds, an interview offering practical solutions.

13. 

    26 Apr 2021

    Starting a Vegetable Garden | Episode 1

    County Extension Agents Brad McGinley and Shaun Rhoades explore essential techniques and equipment for establishing a thriving vegetable garden on your homestead.

Who has been a guest on Around the Homestead

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Janeal Yancy
• Randy Forst
• Dr Dustan Clark
• Blair Griffin
• Carol Guffey

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

28

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

Contact Around the Homestead

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.