
Raising Connections
Critters, Companions, Commerce, & Agriculture: Casual yet intelligent conversation connecting topics for Rural, Suburban and Urban listeners.
Episodes
169 episodes
Maryland Vacation Vibes, State Line to Shoreline!! 06-30-2025
On this episode of Raising Connections, Rachann takes us back in time to some of our favorite summer programs. Enjoy cut flowers, creamery products, honeybees, and Ocean City! You can hear the entire programs on Buzzsprout or wherever you liste...
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Season 8
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Episode 27
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30:41

Warrior Canine Connection 06-23-2025
The Warrior Canine Connection is a non-profit organization that helps veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress and brain injuries train service dogs for other veterans. Warrior Canine Connection utilizes a Mission Based Trauma Recovery mod...
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Season 8
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Episode 26
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32:30

Carroll County Master Gardeners 06-16-2025
Do you know your soil type and what kinds of flowers and vegetables grow best in it? Members of the Carroll County Master Gardeners can help you! In this week's episode, Rachann talks with Laura and Marti, two gardeners who raise native plants ...
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Season 8
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Episode 25
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32:17

The Annual Carroll County Celtic Festival 06-09-2025
Rachann talks with Nancy and Michael, organizers of the Carroll County Celtic Festival taking place on Saturday and Sunday, June 14th and 15th at the Carroll County Ag Center in Westminster. Enjoy Irish music and dancing, Scottish Highland game...
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Season 8
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Episode 24
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29:44

The William F. Moran Museum and Bladesmith Academy 06-02-2025
On this episode of Raising Connections, Rachann talks with Robert Wilson, director of the William F. Moran Museum and Foundation and the executive director of the WF Moran Bladesmith and Artisan Academy located in Middletown, Maryland. Honoring...
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Season 8
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Episode 23
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24:02

Summer Activities at Carroll County Recreation and Parks 05-26-2025
What are you doing this summer? Do you need something to keep the kids active and entertained? Check out this episode of Raising Connections as Rachann talks with Bob Hicks, Director of the Carroll County Department of Recreation and Parks, abo...
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Season 8
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Episode 22
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20:51

Carroll Singers Community Chorus 05-19-2025
On this episode of Raising Connections, Rachann has a very interesting chat with Julie Richard, retired Carroll County Public School choral music teacher and artistic director of Carroll Singers, an adult choral group dedicated to supporting th...
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Season 8
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Episode 20
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31:59

Spotted Lanternflies with Kevin Atticks 05-12-2025
In this rebroadcast from May 2023, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks joins Rachann to talk about the Spotted Lanternflies, an invasive species that, although it's not harmful to humans directly, drains the sap from grapevines and ...
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Season 8
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Episode 21
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25:21

Author Valerie Ormond 05-05-2025
Rachann talks with Valerie Ormond, retired Naval intelligence officer and award-winning author of both fiction and non-fiction books.
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Season 8
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Episode 19
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23:06

MREC with Bill McKenna and Amy Guilford 04-28-25
Does it really matter if couples get and stay married? Research has shown that marriage can lead to better lives for children, more financial stability, and stronger communities.Rachann talks with Bill McKenna, a long time Carroll County...
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Season 8
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Episode 17
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31:24

Buckwild Truck and Tractor Pull 04-23-2025
Rachann talks with Bill Stem, President of the Carroll County Ag Center, about the Buckwild Truck and Tractor Classic happening this weekend, April 25th and 26th at the Ag Center in Westminster, Maryland. Gates open Friday at 4 pm. Admission is...
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Season 8
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Episode 18
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22:58

DC EMS Sharon Moulton and Brew, her Crisis Intervention German Shepherd 04-21-2025
Rachann's guests on this episode are Sharon Moulton, an EMS and Crisis Intervention Canine Handler for Washington DC, and her dog Brew. They discuss the dog's role in disaster relief and peer comfort and support.
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Season 8
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Episode 16
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28:37

Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary 04-14-2025
Rchann talks with Colleen "Frisky" Layton about her work at Frisky's Wildlife and Primate Sanctuary in Woodstock, Maryland. For 50 years, she has been rehabilitating sick and injured wildlife and returning them to the wild. Colleen ...
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Season 8
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Episode 15
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31:54

Maryland Horse Industry Board 04-07-2025
Rachann talks with Anne Litz, the new Executive Director of the Maryland Horse Industry Board. Anne, a true "horse girl", tells us how to make a career out of your passion!
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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31:22

The Importance of Honeybees with Garett Slater 03-31-2025
Garett Slater, PHD, is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University, working with the extension office to educate students about honeybees and their importance to pollination and agriculture.
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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24:50

Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel Celebrates 20 Years! 03-24-2025
The tables are turned this week as Robin Temple and Michelle Henderson interview Rachann about the 20th anniversary of the opening of Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel. They talk about the history of the property and all the growth that the kennel has ...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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28:54

Circle D Farm and Camp 03-20-2025
Rachann talks with Kate Dowd of Circle D Farm and Camp in Woodbine, Maryland. Originally a family-owned dairy farm, it now houses a tennis facility, a wedding venue, a catering facility, and a summer day camp for children. For information, visi...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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27:00

FFA with Joe Linthicum 03-06-2025
Carroll County born and bred Joe Linthicum spent 42 years teaching Agriculture at Francis Scott Key High School in Union Bridge, Maryland. He also coached girl's softball and was the FFA advisor for most of those years. Since he retired from te...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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24:54

Emergency Recovery and Trail Maintenance in Wildland Parks 02-27-2025
Crystal Pickett of the Maryland Horse Council and Carey MacIntosh of the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company join Rachann to discuss Maryland Senate Bill 968. The bill was introduced in Howard County to allow groups that use the Wildlands portion of ...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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26:57

Commander Speaks by Jody Jaffe 02-23-25
Rachann talks with Jody Jaffe, author of several mystery novels, the latest of which is titled "Commander Speaks". The new book is about an imported German horse that communicates with a horse communicator about things that he sees going on in ...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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24:43

Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank 02-16-2025
Rachann talks with Jocelyn Pratt, director of the Blue Ridge Blood Bank, based in Purcellville, Virginia. The blood bank supplies canine blood to veterinary hospitals all over the United States. They are looking for blood donors in Maryland to ...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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23:26

Women in Agriculture 02-09-2025
University of Maryland College of Agriculture Faculty Member Shannon Dill, Extension County Ag Agent on the Eastern Shore based in Talbot County, talks with Rachann about Extension Agents and what they do as connectors between farmers and the U...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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21:16

Rose Hill Manor Park and Museum 02-02-2025
Delve into the history of Rose Hill Manor Park and Museum in Frederick, Maryland. Rachann talks with museum manager Amanda Venable about the 40-acre property that was once the retirement home of Governor Thomas Johnson. It is now a hands-on chi...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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26:53

Four County Quilters Guild 01-26-2025
Rachann talks with Melinda Horner, a representative of the Four County Quilters Guild, which meets in Mount Airy, Maryland. The guild gets together and quilts, talks about quilting, and welcomes anyone whether they have been involved in quiltin...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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23:38

Kingdom Horse Trailers 01-19-2025
Ken Moss, owner and operator of Kingdom Horse Trailers in Elkton, Maryland, talks with Rachann about his trailer business, how it got its start, and his response to the recent flooding in North Carolina. The need for basic supplies was so great...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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23:38
