"seed saving"
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Joe from the Carolinas hosted Grow Your Own, a permaculture and food self-sufficiency program, on November 4, 2014. The episode focused on the soil food web as a foundational permaculture principle for building productive gardens, and featured an extended caller discussion on proper seed saving and drying techniques for non-GMO corn and winter squash. Joe provided detailed guidance on drying corn cobs using an elevated, airy environment, testing kernel readiness through the snap test, and gentle hand-removal methods to preserve seed integrity, while also discussing long-term seed storage using mason jars with desiccant in cool environments.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness, weapons, and defensive tactics on Weapons Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The show covered AR-15 upper receivers and ammunition deals, fortification techniques including sandbags and chicken wire for grenade defense, vehicle armor upgrades, and seed saving methods. Koernke emphasized organizing militia units, establishing 510 programs, and maintaining logistics readiness. He also addressed recent helicopter activity at the U.S. Capitol, election concerns, and the need for personal tactical preparation in anticipation of civil conflict.
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Mark Koernke discussed recent federal law enforcement killings of civilians, including Theodore Dreschler in Tennessee (August 16) and a case in Utah, alleging these were coordinated assassination operations by FBI tactical units. He analyzed the tactical methods used in these raids, emphasized the need for home defense preparations against window breaches, and called for documentation of federal agents involved. The show also featured a segment on seed saving and permaculture from a guest host, and covered topics including Illinois gun registration threats, the militarization of federal agencies, and the need for community preparedness.
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Mark Koernke discussed government-sponsored terrorism threats, including allegations about FBI and ATF bomb factories, and warned listeners to watch for suspicious individuals. He provided extensive preparedness guidance on cold weather operations in northern Michigan, including tent setup with secondary shells using ponchos, camouflage techniques, and winter gear recommendations. Koernke addressed border security concerns, advocating for fallback positions inland rather than extended border patrols. He emphasized food security and crop production, recommending listeners plant gourds and corn using traditional Indian methods, save seeds from store-bought products, and acquire livestock to prepare for anticipated food shortages.
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Mark Koernke discussed the COVID-19 lockdown response, criticizing Trump and government officials for shutting down small businesses while allowing only large box stores to operate, which he characterized as communist policy favoring Chinese corporations. He covered food production and gardening strategies for self-sufficiency, including seed saving, soil preparation, and preservation techniques. The show included extensive discussion of field craft, tactical gear maintenance, food rationing in field operations, and bayonet procurement. A caller named Don from Tech-Com provided technical commentary on satellite surveillance systems, crude oil futures going negative, and cybersecurity issues affecting patriot websites.
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Mark Koernke discussed communications infrastructure, radio equipment procurement and maintenance, food supply chain disruptions caused by government lockdowns, and surveillance drone deployment by police departments. He emphasized the importance of building redundant communication systems using CB, marine, and 2-meter radios, acquiring and preserving older radio equipment, and maintaining supplies of spare parts and batteries. Koernke criticized government destruction of agricultural products, highlighted Chinese involvement in donating surveillance drones to U.S. police agencies, and warned listeners about political corruption enabling foreign surveillance infrastructure. He advocated for self-sufficiency in food production, seed saving, and animal butchering skills, while condemning what he characterized as communist infiltration of American institutions.
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Mark Koernke discussed technical topics including Dragon OS (a Linux-based SDR operating system), COVID-19 treatment mechanisms involving hydroxychloroquine and zinc, and internet troll tactics used by foreign actors including the Chinese Communist Party. The show shifted to political commentary on Michigan Governor Whitmer's lockdown restrictions on gardening, boating, and food production, framing these as intentional starvation tactics. Koernke warned of impending conflict, discussed the Lansing Capitol protest (Operation Gridlock), and emphasized preparation, food security through gardening and seed saving, and the destruction of agricultural capacity through meat processing plant closures. The episode concluded with calls to action against government bureaucracy and foreign influence.
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Nancy Cornke hosted the evening broadcast in Mark Koernke's absence, covering extensive preparedness and self-sufficiency topics. The show discussed home food storage, jerky-making techniques, food dehydration methods for vegetables and fruits, and gardening strategies including seed saving and herb preservation. Callers asked about detox ingredients and persimmon processing. Nancy addressed mortgage loan modification scams, warning listeners about escrow accounts versus trusts and the risks of falling behind on payments. The latter half focused on food preservation through drying, natural fertilizers from local farmers, pest control using dish soap, and maximizing nutrition from vegetable scraps and wild edibles. Caller Dave provided commodity market reports showing mixed performance in metals and stocks, particularly General Motors' decline.
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Mark Koernke and Larry discussed preparedness strategies including seed saving, gas mask availability, and economic collapse concerns. They covered the depletion of gas mask inventories, home food production techniques, and the importance of securing seeds before supplies run out. The show addressed the $7 trillion spent by the government since September, comparing it to historical currency devaluation in the Weimar Republic. Callers and guests including Butterknife provided updates on an NBC box project (a homemade protective device) and warned about potential false flag operations in India and Pakistan, as well as a cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe spreading toward South Africa.