8 episodes

Welcome to the Taste of the Wind Podcast- a podcast about local, ethically-raised food in Southeast WY.

Taste of the Wind BJ Edwards

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

Welcome to the Taste of the Wind Podcast- a podcast about local, ethically-raised food in Southeast WY.

    From Egg to Table- Sourcing Chickens Locally with Melissahof Farm in Lander, Wyoming

    From Egg to Table- Sourcing Chickens Locally with Melissahof Farm in Lander, Wyoming

    What does it mean to be truly sustainable?
    I almost didn't raise chickens this year because I couldn't justify one more year of shipping chicks from the Midwest and losing about half of them due to the mailing process and climate shift challenges associated with raising meatbirds in Wyoming at 7000+ feet in elevation.
    But, thanks to Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Farm and Hatchery in Lander, Wyoming we are trying out a more sustainable alternative through EatWyoming
    Listen to my interview with Melissa to hear about why she started raising and hatching her own chickens, and how she is participating in her local food system to change the way we eat- one egg and one chicken at a time!
    Want to try out some of these heritage meat birds in your freezer? You can reserve yours for 2 more weeks on our website: www.Tasteofthewind.com.
    Place your deposit by April 15th for 5 extra entries into our Meet-Your-Rancher Giveaway!

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Women in Ag Wednesday- NWIAA Interview with founder Dr. Steele, in Wewoka, OK

    Women in Ag Wednesday- NWIAA Interview with founder Dr. Steele, in Wewoka, OK

    Join founder- Dr. Tammy Grey-Steele and me as we chat about Women in Agriculture, Taste of the Wind, Dr. Steele's farm upbringing in Wewoka Oklahoma, and The National Women in Agriculture Association on Women-In-Ag-Wednesday.
    We had a blast talking about current hot topics in ag!
    BONUS: Listen to the whole interview to catch my new formula to reduce waste and keep your teeth fresh and white!
    Don't forget! Our deadline is fast approaching to reserve your grass finished lamb and beef, pastured pork, and pastured chickens for 2023!
    place your deposit by midnight in May 1st and get 5 extra entries into our Meet Your Rancher Giveaway!
    Check out our website www.Tasteofthewind.com for our available products and to get on our free weekly email list where I send out recipes, sustainability tips for your home, farm and product updates, and more!
    Please visit NWIAA.org to find out more about the National Women in Agriculture Association.

    • 30 min
    Food Sourcing and Reducing Toxins for Pregnancy- with Meghan Badger @mamaeatss

    Food Sourcing and Reducing Toxins for Pregnancy- with Meghan Badger @mamaeatss

    Join Meghan Badger and I as we discuss where to find nutrient dense and clean foods as well as other productsto support healthy hormones and pregnancy!
    Enter our FREE Giveaway, which closes August 31st at midnight HERE: https://tasteofthewind.net/monthly-meat-box-giveaway

    Follow @tasteofthewind307 on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for more culinary, nutrition, and local food content and check us out on www.tasteofthewind.com.
    Follow @mamaeatss on instagram and TikTok for more fertility, nutrition, and health content and check out more about what Meghan does on her website: www.mamaeatss.com.
    SHOW NOTES- From the Episode
    Other recommended Insta Accounts to follow: @toxinfreetay
    Recommended Brands:
    -Organic Bread of Heaven (Breads)
    -Siete (Chips and Tortillas)
    -Thorn (Prenatal)
    -Full Well (Prenatal)
    -Traditional Medicinal (Teas)
    Recommended Baseline Testing: HTMA Test
    Recommended Tracking App: Chromometer
    Public Water Reports- Find Your Area: https://ordspub.epa.gov/ords/safewater/f?p=136:102::::::

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Working Dogs with Marie McClaren of Julian Land and Livestock in Kemmerer WY

    Working Dogs with Marie McClaren of Julian Land and Livestock in Kemmerer WY

    Learn about Livestock Herding Dogs and Livestock Guardian Dogs and the huge role they play on Marie McClaren's family ranch in Kemmerer Wyoming. Hear how Marie, 5th generation Sheep and Cattle rancher, got into raising and training stock dogs and how LGDs changes her family's entire sheep and cattle operation.

    Check out Marie's website and blog:

    www.asheepherdersstory.com

    learn about Cat Urbigkits dogs here: www.paradisesheep.com

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Preserving the Vegetable Harvest with The Forbes Family Farm- Manila, UT

    Preserving the Vegetable Harvest with The Forbes Family Farm- Manila, UT

    Learn all about methods of Vegetable Preservation with Taste of the Wind and Emily Forbes of the Forbes Family Farm in Manila Utah!
    In this episode we talk about where to find locally-grown foods, Vegetable Storage, Canning, Dehydrating, Quick-Pickling, Freeze-Drying, and Freezing!
    here are some links to the extra resources mentioned in the episode:
    www.theforbesfamilyfarm.com

    https://taste-of-the-wind.myshopify.com/collections/2022-bulk-beef-buyers-club
    YouTube episode on how to make your own solar dehydrator: https://youtu.be/HBMFW613aLA
    UWYO Extension Info on Old Canning Recipes: https://www.uwyo.edu/uw/news/2015/10/uw-extension-offers-food-preservation-publications.html
    Debbie Meyer Green Bags: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/debbie-meyer-green-bags-trade/1014948821?skuId=14948821&store=&enginename=google&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_kitchenfoodprep_online&product_id=14948821&adtype=pla_with_promotion&product_channel=online&adpos=&creative=356249224685&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&rkg_id=0&utm_campaignid=71700000053870723&utm_adgroupid=58700005143200950&targetid=92700045203754905&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjc2QBhDgARIsAMc3SqS4ce9aWdGe2BAbGrPVNF_JnoVE8LDse07HakugGdg_VcDHJ3MRfOsaAnhPEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

    National Center for Home Food Preservation: https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html

    www.localharvest.org

    https://utahsown.org

    USDA Local Food Directory by State: https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/local-regional/food-directories
    ww.tasteofthewind.com

    • 48 min
    Taste of the Wind- Encapsulating Organ Meats with Tara Meadows, in SouthWest WA

    Taste of the Wind- Encapsulating Organ Meats with Tara Meadows, in SouthWest WA

    Follow Tara on Instagram @TaraIsaacsMeadows

    Join me for episode #3 of the Taste of the Wind Podcast.
    Please enjoy my interview with Tara Meadows in which we explore the process and reasoning behind encapsuling organ meats, and other tidbits.
    Stay tuned until the very end to find out why we both have raccoons in our freezers.... haha!
    if you are interested in trying out some variety/organ meats for free, enter our giveaway by February 15th. www.tasteofthewind.net/monthly-meat-box-giveaway
    Enjoy, and remember, you can get on our email list and find our products on our website: www.tasteofthewind.com
    Our Bulk Beef Packages also come with FREE organ meats! Place your deposit by March 1st to reserve your beef for 2022!

    • 1 hr 7 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

aussie4 ,

Taste of the Wind Podcast AWESOME!

BJ so proud of you! Very informative on raising grass fed beef. I was raised in Ohio and my parents had gardens. We were raised on nature vegetables and natural beef. Each year my parents order a half of cow from a local farmer. Fresh meat, canned and frozen vegetables. I see more people going back to this way of life. Awesome job on your first podcast. Can’t wait to hear more!

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