# kate talk (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover kate talk. Page: Feed: --- ## [Women's Work plus Sir Hugh Tudor](https://time-warp.zencast.website/episodes/womens-work-plus-sir-hugh-tudor) _2026-08-14 · Paul Vorvis and Kate Butler | Canoe FM · Time Warp_ This week, Kate talks about women working to make a livliehhod in early Haliburton County. Plus. Paul has the story of Sir Hugh Tudor who was significant in British security policy and militarized policing in Ireland during the early 1920's. The policy of retaliation and deterence against IRA attacks led to the escalation of the 'troubles', brutal reprisals, and destruction of property. Was he… [Listen](https://media.zencast.fm/time-warp/7dec3a8c-9659-43bf-a081-7189a6c24acb.mp3?source=feed) ## [Horses plus The Almost Perfect Heist](https://time-warp.zencast.website/episodes/horses-plus-the-almost-perfect-heist) _2026-08-07 · Paul Vorvis and Kate Butler | Canoe FM · Time Warp_ This week, Kate talks about the importance of horses in early Haliburton County. Plus, Paul has the story behind an audacious 1977 heist at the Vancouver Safety Deposit Vault that was protected by thirty inches of reinforced concrete and steel plating. It remains one of the boldest and technically sophisticated thefts in Canadian History. Questions remain - many of the heist-crew have never been… [Listen](https://media.zencast.fm/time-warp/cb37ac81-cf6a-4fed-8b84-911c2ed1c1f5.mp3?source=feed) ## [Red Cross Outpost plus Confederation-Newfoundland](https://time-warp.zencast.website/episodes/red-cross-outpost-plus-confederation-newfoundland) _2026-07-31 · Paul Vorvis and Kate Butler | Canoe FM · Time Warp_ This week, Kate has the story of Alfred Schofield who was born in England in 1867, had an adventurous life, and eventually settled in Haliburton County. He was instrumental in community development by bringing 2 Red Cross Outpost,Hospitals to the County as well as being active in the salvation Army. Plus, Paul has the last chapter in the arc of Canadian Confederation. This week it's Canada's 10th… [Listen](https://media.zencast.fm/time-warp/b4daa42f-9737-4a12-b669-cd9313e3d215.mp3?source=feed) ## [Understanding Regenerative Agriculture: Principles, Practices, and Online Course Overview](https://lowerblackwood.libsyn.com/understanding-regenerative-agriculture-principles-practices-and-online-course-overview) _2026-07-29 · Talkin' After Hours with the Lower Blackwood LCDC_ In this episode of Talkin After Hours Kate chats to agroecologists David Hardwick and Mark Tupman on sustainable land management and introduces a comprehensive online course designed to demystify regenerative practices. Discover what regenerative agriculture truly means, its ecological foundations, and how farmers of all scales can implement its principles. In this episode we discuss: The… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lowerblackwood/TalkinAfterHours-RAP-draft1.mp3?dest-id=1977899) ## [Yesterday's News plus Confederation - Alberta & Saskatchewan](https://time-warp.zencast.website/episodes/yesterdays-news-plus-confederation-alberta-saskatchewan) _2026-07-24 · Paul Vorvis and Kate Butler | Canoe FM · Time Warp_ This week, Kate has some historical stories from the local newspaper. Plus, Paul continues the arc of Canadian Confederation. This week it's Alberta and Saskatchewan, the 8th and 9th provinces, that were created in 1905. The situation with these provinces was a little difference - they were already part of Canada as a "Territory" after Canada acquired Rupert's Land from the Hudson's Bay Company in… [Listen](https://media.zencast.fm/time-warp/ea5e8652-0984-46be-b65f-6957dadac2ce.mp3?source=feed) ## [Royal Visit plus Confederation - Prince Edward Island](https://time-warp.zencast.website/episodes/royal-visit-plus-confederation-prince-edward-island) _2026-07-17 · Paul Vorvis and Kate Butler | Canoe FM · Time Warp_ This week, Kate has the story of the adventure a group of Haliburton County students making the long trek to Toronto to hopefully catch a glimpse of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth during their 1939 Canadian Tour. Plus Paul continues the arc of Canadian Confederation. This week Prince Edward Island - the British colony that first said 'absolutely not' only to come to join Canada in 1873 after… [Listen](https://media.zencast.fm/time-warp/ff9e5521-bd18-40da-a10f-531fc2d846eb.mp3?source=feed) ## [Dominion Day plus Canadian Confederation - BC](https://time-warp.zencast.website/episodes/dominion-day-plus-canadian-confederation-bc) _2026-06-26 · Paul Vorvis and Kate Butler | Canoe FM · Time Warp_ This week, Kate goes back to when Canada Day was to the late 1800's-early 1900's when it was known as Dominion Day, and the celebrations that took place in Minden and elsewhere in Haliburton County. Plus, as part of the mini-series on the sometimes troubled path of Canadian Confederation, Paul has the story of British Columbia. And how things could have gone quite differently. Kate Butler is the… [Listen](https://media.zencast.fm/time-warp/29c968d4-857c-413f-b8b9-ebc8c9943487.mp3?source=feed) ## [Talkin' Biodiversity & Farm Productivity](https://lowerblackwood.libsyn.com/talkin-biodiversity-farm-productivity) _2026-06-24 · Talkin' After Hours with the Lower Blackwood LCDC_ In this podcast episode we explore a topic that's becoming increasingly important for the future of Australian agriculture: how trees on farms can support grazing livestock, improve productivity, strengthen biodiversity, build climate resilience, and create new opportunities for farmers. To help us unpack this fascinating topic Kate chats to one of Australia's leading voices in agroforestry and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lowerblackwood/TalkinAfterHours-TalkinBiodiversityAndFarmProductivity-draft1.mp3?dest-id=1977899) ## [Drama and Survival plus Canadian Confederation-New Brunswick](https://time-warp.zencast.website/episodes/drama-and-survival-plus-canadian-confederation-new-brunswick) _2026-06-19 · Paul Vorvis and Kate Butler | Canoe FM · Time Warp_ This week, Kate has the story of 1860's pioneers in Haliburton County - the Hartle family and the dramatic survical story of William Hartle on a trapping expedition. Plus, Paul has the continuing story of how the story of Canadian Confederation was never a foregone conclusion or an easy road. This week it's New Brunswick where Confederation was resoundingly rejected, and then ressurected a year… [Listen](https://media.zencast.fm/time-warp/4592e4de-ce26-4a49-92d9-0fffd072fe50.mp3?source=feed) ## [County Fairs plus Canadian Confederation](https://time-warp.zencast.website/episodes/county-fairs-plus-canadian-confederation) _2026-06-12 · Paul Vorvis and Kate Butler | Canoe FM · Time Warp_ This week, Kate talks about Haliburton County Fairs, some that have been in existence since 1864. Originally with agricultural roots, many have adapted to remain relevant as society and communities change. And yet they are still reminiscent of a an earlier, gentler time. Plus, Paul has a brief overview of Canadian Confederation. Many have a nostalgic view of Confederation as being easily achieved… [Listen](https://media.zencast.fm/time-warp/167f2c13-b53c-402f-85e3-cbe79adad232.mp3?source=feed) ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NR3SXpHYjVxL) _2026-06-12 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Founding Stories](https://time-warp.zencast.website/episodes/founding-stories) _2026-06-05 · Paul Vorvis and Kate Butler | Canoe FM · Time Warp_ This week, it's two founding stories, one about a Haliburtonian named Joseph Paull who Kate describes as a Haliburton treasure. Plus, Paul has the story of the Louis Hebert and his wife Marie Rollet who are credited as the first true European settlers, as opposed to merchants and contract workers, in Canada. And that was before the Pilgrims arrived in the US. They were the first Europeans to clear… [Listen](https://media.zencast.fm/time-warp/0aff65ef-f9c4-40e9-9ce2-e0cb4dc5c7de.mp3?source=feed) ## [Dysart's First Reeve plus Captain Nichola Goddard](https://time-warp.zencast.website/episodes/dysarts-first-reeve-plus-captain-nichola-goddard) _2026-05-29 · Paul Vorvis and Kate Butler | Canoe FM · Time Warp_ This week, Kate has the story of Dysart's (Dysart et al is a municipality within Haliburton County) first Reeve - Captain John Lucas. John was a sea captain in the mid 1800's who eventually came to settle in Haliburton. He was an entrepreneur, was the first Reeve when the community was established, and he and his family became significant to the community. Plus, Paul has the story of Captain… [Listen](https://media.zencast.fm/time-warp/94e33cc7-b6f4-4ca7-9814-50a7c04ff305.mp3?source=feed) ## [Talkin' Dairying to be Different](https://lowerblackwood.libsyn.com/talkin-dairying-to-be-different) _2026-05-27 · Talkin' After Hours with the Lower Blackwood LCDC_ In this Talkin' After Hours episode Jo & Kate chat to West Australian dairy farmers, Neville and Elaine Haddon. Together with their son Garry, Neville & Elaine run a major dairy operation in Busselton, milking around 1,300 cows and supplying more than 12 million litres of milk to Harvey Fresh every year. But despite operating at that scale, the Haddons are still asking questions. How do you grow… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lowerblackwood/TalkinAfterHours-DairyingToBeDifferent-draft1.mp3?dest-id=1977899) ## [Growing Smarter: Soil Health, Nutrition & Farming for Profit with Jason Jarvis](https://lowerblackwood.libsyn.com/growing-smarter-soil-health-nutrition-farming-for-profit-with-jason-jarvis) _2026-04-28 · Talkin' After Hours with the Lower Blackwood LCDC_ In this Talkin' After Hours Podcast we chat to orchardist and Nuffield Scholar Jason Jarvis of Prime Organics. Jason is known for pioneering biological farming techniques that boost soil health and crop nutrition. His expertise in soil microbiology and sustainable practices make this conversation a must-hear for anyone committed to farming that's profitable, planet-friendly, and nutrient-rich. In… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lowerblackwood/TalkinAfterHours-JasonJarvis-draft1.mp3?dest-id=1977899) ## [Biological Planting Treatments for Pasture & Livestock Systems with Mark Tupman](https://lowerblackwood.libsyn.com/biological-planting-treatments-for-pasture-livestock-systems-with-mark-tupman) _2026-03-27 · Talkin' After Hours with the Lower Blackwood LCDC_ Imagine sharp early seedling development, resilient plants, and richer soils—all sparked by a tiny biological boost right at the seed stage. That's the promise of biological planting treatments, a probiotic approach that works with, not against, nature to supercharge your farm's productivity. In this podcast episode Jo and Kate chat to Regenerative Agriculture Coach Mark Tupman and uncover the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lowerblackwood/TalkinAfterHours-BiologicalPlantingTreatments-draft1.mp3?dest-id=1977899) ## [Not Just Dirt with Kevin Elmy](https://lowerblackwood.libsyn.com/not-just-dirt-with-kevin-elmy) _2026-02-24 · Talkin' After Hours with the Lower Blackwood LCDC_ In this podcast episode we chat to Kevin Elmy from Cover Cropping Canada on the science of soil health, revealing how to enhance water storage, carbon sequestration, and biological activity beyond standard tests. Hear about practical strategies like using cover crops and understanding the legacy microbiome effect to boost resilience and crop performance. Kevin also shares actionable insights for… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lowerblackwood/TalkinAfterHours-KevinElmy-draft1.mp3?dest-id=1977899) ## [Beyond Pastures: Perennial Shrubs in Grazing Systems](https://lowerblackwood.libsyn.com/beyond-pastures-perennial-shrubs-in-grazing-systems) _2025-09-30 · Talkin' After Hours with the Lower Blackwood LCDC_ In this episode of Talking After Hours, we chat with agricultural scientist Dr Dean Revell. Our conversation explores the why, what, where & how of integrating perennial shrubs into grazing systems, the nutritional benefits for livestock, and the management practices necessary for successful establishment and utilization. Our conversation also touches on the economic implications of shrub… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lowerblackwood/TalkinAfterHours-BeyondPastures-draft2.mp3?dest-id=1977899) ## [Getting to the root of it with David Hardwick and Soil Hash](https://lowerblackwood.libsyn.com/getting-to-the-root-of-it-with-david-hardwick-and-soil-hash) _2025-08-14 · Talkin' After Hours with the Lower Blackwood LCDC_ In this episode of Talkin' After Hours we chat to David Hardwick, agroecologist and partner at Soil Land Food on getting to the root of your soil issues with the aid of the newly developed Soil HASH tool. Our conversation covers the key functions of healthy soil, the development and purpose of the Soil HASH tool, practical applications for farmers, and the significance of monitoring soil… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lowerblackwood/TalkinAfterHours-DavidHardwickAug2025-draft1.mp3?dest-id=1977899) ## [Talkin' Trees for Farm Resilience with Bob Hingston](https://lowerblackwood.libsyn.com/talkin-trees-for-farm-resilience-with-bob-hingston) _2025-07-31 · Talkin' After Hours with the Lower Blackwood LCDC_ In this podcast episode, we explore the importance of trees in farming, focusing on windbreaks and shelter belts. South West forester Bob Hingston shares his extensive knowledge on tree planting, site preparation, and the benefits of agroforestry. He discusses the planning process, common mistakes, and the significance of choosing the right species for effective windbreaks. The conversation also… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lowerblackwood/TalkinAfterHours-Bob_H.mp3?dest-id=1977899) ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kvqeedZko9uC) _2025-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [Talkin' Using Bugs to Manage Bugs](https://lowerblackwood.libsyn.com/talkin-using-bugs-for-managing-bugs) _2025-05-29 · Talkin' After Hours with the Lower Blackwood LCDC_ In this episode of Talkin' After Hours, we delve into the world of integrated pest management (IPM) and the alarming decline of insect populations, referred to by some as the 'insect apocalypse.' Entomologist Dr. Anthony Rice discusses the significant role insects play in ecosystems and agriculture, the detrimental effects of pesticides, especially neonicotinoids, and the importance of finding… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lowerblackwood/TalkinAfterHours-IPM-draft1.mp3?dest-id=1977899)