
Raising Connections
Critters, Companions, Commerce, & Agriculture: Casual yet intelligent conversation connecting topics for Rural, Suburban and Urban listeners.
Podcasting since 2018 • 184 episodes
Raising Connections
Latest Episodes
Dog Fitness, Mischief, and Manners -- Training for Everyday Life 10-20-2025
Whether you're raising a sport dog or a pet companion, wellness starts with understanding behavior, arousal, and training thresholds. This podcast explores how anxiety, biting, and over-stimulation can signal deeper needs, and how desensitizati...
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Season 8
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Episode 41
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28:16

Cornfusion - Agritourism before Agritourism was cool! 10-13-2025
Get Lost - in the best possible way at Cornfusion Corn Maze!Lisa Showvaker shares 23 years of experience in corn mazes, Christmas Trees, and agritourism. This year's Cornfusion theme "Wonderland Adventure" offers four acres of...
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Season 8
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Episode 40
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29:49

Cultivating Innovation - Moving Maryland Agriculture Fearlessly Forward with Dean Wendy Powers, University of Maryland 09-29-2025
"We get by with a little help from our friends....The best education is experienced with open minds and creative problem solving." How to fill 100,000 Agriculturally based positions. Join Wendy Powers, Dean of the University of Maryland's Depar...
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Season 8
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Episode 39
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29:42

Carroll County Agritourism Passport Encourages Farm Marketing, Advocacy, and Outreach 09-22-2025
Diana Hare, Agricultural Development Specialist for the Carroll County Department of Economic Development, talks with Rachann about the world of Agritourism. Hear about small farms, regenerative farming, animals, produce, and rural innovation -...
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Season 8
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Episode 38
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26:00

Need Funding for your Farm Journey? Horizon Farm Credit - More Than a Loan, It's Building Relationships. 09-15-2025
At Horizon Farm Credit, Agricultural Relationship Specialists, like Lindsay Murphey, our guest on this week's podcast, play a vital role in cultivating connections by developing personalized financial solutions. Learn how co-operatives return v...
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Season 8
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Episode 37
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23:19
