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...

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...

"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...

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 -...

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...

Explore the biomechanics of skull and brain injuries with Steven Rowson, PhD, director of the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, as he and Rachann discuss how the groundbreaking work of the lab has innovated the STAR (Summation of Tests for the Anal...

Founder of Milk House Brewery, Tom Barse, talks with Rachann about navigating the world of alternative agriculture with passion. They explore how agricultural preservation, agritourism, and value-added products are reshaping rural economies. Wh...

Common sense composting - behind the scenes at Maryland Zoo, transforming (converting) 140 tons of manure in 2024 into gallons of natural methane gas as renewable and sustainable bio energy.The Mary...

Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel has a 20 year history of redefining what it means to board your dog with comfort and care through their personal touch. Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel understands that leaving your dog at a kennel can be a tough...

Where craftsmanship meets commerce - explore the world of farriering, from its artistry and understanding of equine physiology to the practical realities of running a fee-for-service business. Learn how farriers juggle self-employment, equipmen...

In this inspiring interview, Rachann sits down with the President and CEO of AKC Reunite, Tom Sharp. AKC Reunite is a leading force in pet recovery and disaster relief and has helped bring thousands of beloved animals back home through the powe...

Horseshoes bring more than Good Luck! From the sparks of apprenticeship to the rigors of certification, four farriers share their more than 100 combined years of experience, as well as their stories of commitment to equine hoof well...

Pastures to Policies - Seated President Laura Lane-Unsworth talks about her trail to the Maryland Horse Council (MHC) Presidency and her vision to collaborate and connect with our Maryland equine community, through representation, education, an...

Dr. DJ McNeil joins us today to talk about fireflies, also known as lightning bugs. They are bioluminescent beetles that use rhythmic light flashes to communicate and attract mates. Through a chemical reaction in their abdomen, they produce a c...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Rachann talks with Valerie Ormond, retired Naval intelligence officer and award-winning author of both fiction and non-fiction books.

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...

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...