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40 Acres & a Fool

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40 Acres & a Fool is a weekly podcast hosted by Cam Edwards, editor at Bearing Arms, exploring rural life, food, family, firearms, and freedom with a sense of humor and a natural curiosity.
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Episodes

Ep 62 | Fools No More

After almost eight years, Cam and Miss E are stepping away from the podcast, but not before saying goodbye. You can continue to follow their adventures online @cornygoatfarm on Instagram, @camedwards on Twitter, and patreon.com/camedwards

Oct 29, 202029 min

Ep 61 | Canning Season Is Here

Want that fresh tomato taste in your soups and sauces this winter? Now's the time to make it happen by canning your own tomatoes. Miss E tells you everything you need to know to stock your pantry, but you'll have to supply the tomatoes on your own! For more Cam and Miss E check out the couple at patreon.com/camedwards, or on Instagram and Facebook at CornyGoatFarm. You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts

Aug 20, 202032 min

Ep 60 | The Baker-E

Miss E's taking on a new challenge: working part time at a local bakery! Learn about some of her tasty treats and enjoy the latest tales (and tales about tails) from the farm, and don't forget to follow Cam and Miss E at patreon.com/camedwards and Corny Goat Farm on Instagram and Facebook. You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts

Aug 10, 202032 min

Ep 59 | The First Cans of Summer

The first tomatoes of the summer have been canned, and Miss E will tell you the best way to keep your summer veggies in stock all winter long with some easy canning tips. Plus, the thermometer's climbing to near triple digits, and Cam's desperately trying to keep their garden from dying and their critters cool and hydrated. Follow along on Instagram @CornyGoatFarm and on Twitter @Cam Edwards and get even more from the pair at patreon.com/camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https:/...

Jul 20, 202033 min

Ep 58 | The Great Goat Escape

Cam and Miss E have lost a significant chunk of their tomato plants to pests this year; not aphids or other bugs, but their very own goats. Join the paper as they break down just what went wrong with their well laid plans, and be sure to follow the couple at patreon.com/camedwards for even more farm adventures. You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts

Jul 13, 202031 min

Ep 57 | Chico Leaves The Farm

Chico the goat has been a great addition to the 40 Acres, but it's time for him to move on to greener pastures and some new girlfriends. Be sure to follow Cam and Miss E at patreon.com/camedwards for exclusive content and more! You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts

Jun 23, 202033 min

Ep 56 | Miss E's Great News

Cam and Miss E have some excellent news to report in her battle with lung cancer, plus news from the farm and a look at how the tumultuous times of the 1930s compare to today's unrest and unease. Follow Cam on Twitter @Cam Edwards Miss E on Instagram @CornyGoatFarm, and subscribe to the pair's Patreon page for exclusive podcasts and content at patreon.com/camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts

Jun 12, 202038 min

Ep 55 | Black Bears and Baby Goats

Miss E shares her encounter with a neighboring black bear, Cam has an update from a fellow "fool" in Louisiana, and the couple share some of their recent reads as well as updates on the baby goats, bacon seeds, and this summer's garden. For more, check out more from the pair at patreon.com/camedwards, and follow Miss E on Instagram at @cornygoatfarm and Cam on Twitter at @camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts

Jun 05, 202035 min

Ep 54 | Rainy Days and Dining Out

A week of rain has put an end to most outside activities on the farm, but Cam and Miss E still have plenty to talk about, including an update on the bacon seeds and Cam's first meal at a restaurant in over two months. Check out more from the pair at patreon.com/camedwards, and follow Miss E on Instagram at @cornygoatfarm and Cam on Twitter at @camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts

May 22, 202044 min

Ep 53 | The Return of the Bacon Seeds

Cam and Miss E have two new pigs hanging out on the farm, but only after a near escape by the bacon seeds. Follow Cam's updates on Twitter @Cam Edwards, and you can support the pair and get access to even more conversations at patreon.com/camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts

Apr 30, 202041 min

Ep 52 | Blood Sacrifice

Miss E's apparently done something to anger the farm gods, because she's been paying for it in blood and Band-Aids. Be sure to follow Miss E's misadventures on Instagram @cornygoatfarm, Cam's updates on Twitter @Cam Edwards, and you can support the pair and get access to even more conversations at patreon.com/camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts

Apr 15, 202041 min

Ep 51 | Coping with Coronavirus

Cam and Miss are back, and they've got a pretty good explanation for last week's absence, as well as updates from the farm and tips on coping with the stress and uncertainty that we're all facing these days. Follow Cam on Twitter @Cam Edwards Miss E on Instagram @CornyGoatFarm, and become a patron of the pair at patreon.com/CamEdwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts

Apr 06, 202031 min

Ep 50 | The Belated Prepper

Cam & Miss E are still hunkered down on the farm, but they've got some great tips for those thinking about starting a garden for the first time this year, including what you need to plant now for storage this winter. Follow Cam on Twitter @Cam Edwards Miss E on Instagram @CornyGoatFarm, and become a patron of the pair at patreon.com/CamEdwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts

Mar 21, 202029 min

Ep 49 | Getting The Garden Started

The first seeds of 2020 are in the soil, but Cam and Miss E are also working to get their homestead ready in case they're stuck there for several weeks thanks to the coronavirus. Follow the pair on their patreon page for more from the farm: www.patreon.com/camedwards You can also find Miss E's crafts here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CornyGoatCrafts

Mar 11, 202029 min

Ep 48 | CPAC, Prepping, and Peppers

Cam's back from CPAC 2020, and hopefully didn't bring any coronavirus home with him. Miss E, meanwhile, is making sure the pantry is stocked just in case there are major disruptions in their rural area. Follow the pair on their patreon page for more from the farm, including the first episode of the Corny Goat Kitchen available now: www.patreon.com/camedwards Make sure you check Cam's Patreon and Miss E's Etsy.

Mar 02, 202030 min

Ep 47 | Playing Chicken With the 'Pane

Cam and Miss E are playing chicken with the propane used to heat their home, with bad weather and an old farm road delaying a refuel. Make sure you check Cam's Patreon and Miss E's Etsy.

Feb 21, 202044 min

Ep 46 | Tomato Wine Taste Test, Part Two

As Miss E prepares to start a new round of treatment for her cancer, she and Cam are saying a temporary farewell to alcohol, but not before sampling some of the tomato wine (yes, it's just what it sounds like) they started brewing back in the fall.

Feb 15, 202054 min

Ep 45 | A Homegrown Kitchen Nightmare

Cam and Miss E may be a little grumpier than normal in this episode, thanks to the continued reconstruction of their kitchen floor, but at least the pair have discovered more history of their old farmhouse in the process.

Feb 07, 202045 min

Ep 44 | Home $weet Home

It's "This Old House" meets "Kitchen Nightmares" for Cam and Miss E, as a home renovation project has gone from simple fix to massive overhaul. Plus, Miss E crosses an item off her bucket list as she gets ready to begin another round of cancer treatment.

Jan 28, 202037 min

Ep 43 | The Goats of Christmas Present

Cam and Miss E are getting into the Christmas spirit, while dealing with the return of two of their goats that have been out on loan to a local business. Plus, one listener has found his own dream farm, and shares the exciting news with his fellow “Fools”.

Dec 14, 201955 min

Ep 42 | The Return Of Chico The Goat

Cam and Miss E are prepping for the return of one of the farm's more ornery inhabitants and looking back on one of the tastiest Thanksgiving feasts in their family's history. Plus, the pair share the news from a long time listener and friend of the farm who has taken the plunge and found his own rural retreat!

Dec 06, 201944 min

Ep 41 | Barcades and Big Birds

Cam and Miss E are back with a Thanksgiving feast for the ears, from their adventures in a Richmond barcade to the Julia Child-inspired turkey on this year's table.

Nov 28, 201941 min

Ep 40 | Who Let The Dogs Out?

It's hunting season in Virginia, and that means it's time for packs of hunting dogs to tear across the 40 acres in pursuit of deer, only to get sidetracked by the goats of Corny Goat Farm. Miss E's got a few things to say about the practice, while Cam has an update on the Second Amendment Sanctuary movement sweeping the state.

Nov 25, 201958 min

Ep 39 | Possum Problems

It's been a brutal fall on the 40 Acres, at least for Cam and Miss E's flock of chickens. The pair are doing battle with possums and other predators, but for now the possums are winning. Plus, Cam's got the latest on the aftermath of the Virginia elections, while Miss E has some great fall recipe ideas.

Nov 12, 201951 min

Ep 38 | Discovering Hidden Treasure Near The 40 Acres

It's not gold and jewels, but Cam and Miss did find an artistic gem in a very unlikely spot not far from the 40 Acres. Plus, Miss E's craftiness is paying off, and the pair talk over her latest challenges in her fight with cancer.

Oct 26, 201943 min

Ep 37 | Ghost Stories And A Witches Brew

With Halloween just around the corner, Cam and Miss E are getting into the holiday spirit with a trip to a local theater to catch a production of The Crucible, putting up their Halloween decorations, and spinning tales about the ghosts that allegedly haunt Corny Goat Farm. The pair are also conjuring up a witches brew (if witches brewed tomato wine) and have a truly scary story about Virginia's upcoming elections.

Oct 17, 201937 min

Ep 36 | Fair Foods, Strange Wine, and The Open Road

Cam and Miss E are reunited after a few days apart, and they both have a few stories to tell; Miss E's trip to America's midsection and Cam's first visit to the Virginia State Fair. Plus, after the popularity of the tomato wine podcast, Cam has a new bottle to sample/finish on the show.

Oct 10, 201940 min

Ep 35 | The Apple (Pie) Of My Eye

Cam and Miss E learn a valuable lesson in real time on this week's episode: Just like you should never go to the grocery store hungry, you should never try to do a podcast with dessert staring you in the face. The pair have plenty of fall treats and tales from the 40 Acres, but no more tomato wine (at least for the moment).

Oct 03, 201940 min

Ep 34 | The Tomato Wine Taste Test

After a visit to a local wine festival, Cam and Miss E are uncorking an unconventional wine made from (no joke) tomatoes and raisins. Does it taste like an alcoholic V8 or something worse? Tune in for the taste test, as well as the latest adventures from the 40 Acres!

Sep 23, 201946 min

Ep 33 | Exploring The Near Frontier

After Hurricane Dorian put a stop to their beach vacation, Cam and Miss E had to improvise their time away, and ended up exploring their near frontier. From Virginia orchards to North Carolina BBQ, the pair have plenty of tales from the road, the kitchen, and the 40 Acres on this week's podcast.

Sep 12, 201949 min
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