"squash"
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness, self-sufficiency, and food production during this Friday morning broadcast. He covered foraging and wild edibles including elderberries, Juneberries, hickory nuts, and hazelnuts, emphasizing the importance of learning to identify and harvest local food sources. Koernke also discussed gardening techniques such as planting pumpkins and squash in multiple locations, food preservation methods including canning and drying, and the need to develop diverse food reserves. He addressed the wild pig problem in Michigan as an open-season pest, contrasted with the deer overpopulation issue caused by anti-hunting sentiment among suburban residents. The show included extended segments on cordage and survival techniques, particularly the use of parachute cord in military pressure suits for escape and evasion.