Mother Earth News Looking For Editor-In-Chief

15 years after resurrecting and refining Mother Earth News, Cheryl Long is retiring, and they are looking for a new editor-in-chief, as follows:

"Topeka, Kansas-based Ogden Publications is looking for an experienced professional with passion for, and knowledge of, all things sustainable to lead its flagship media brand, Mother Earth News into the future. Ideally this person will have first-hand experience as a sustainable lifestyle community member as well as an impeccable record of innovation and leadership in the publishing business - or other closely related media area. But don't let us define you too narrowly. If you have related experiences and the drive to lead a highly collaborative team devoted to creating and delivering the best, most relevant sustainable lifestyle content possible, we'd like to hear from you.

Mother Earth News is the most popular and longest-running sustainable-lifestyle brand, and provides wide-ranging, expert editorial coverage of organic gardening, organic foods, country living, homesteading, green transportation, renewable energy, natural health and green building. Lively, insightful and on the cutting edge, Mother Earth News is the definitive source for the growing number of Americans who choose wisely and live well. The brand encompasses print and digital content products, several websites and events. Its Facebook page boasts nearly 2.25 million highly engaged community members and the discussion is lively.

Ogden Publications Inc. is the leading information resource serving the sustainable living, rural lifestyle, farm memorabilia and classic motorcycle communities. Key brands include Mother Earth News, Mother Earth Living, Utne Reader and Grit. Ogden Publications also provides insurance and financial services through its Capper's Insurance Service division.

If you envision your future with a growing media company as the leader of Mother Earth News, please forward a resume (up to 2 pages maximum), a critique of the magazine and website,  and a letter of interest that describes why you should take the brand into the future (word document or .pdf preferred) to our editorial director, Hank Will -- hwill@ogdenpubs.com."

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Mother Earth News Looking For Editor-In-Chief

Lessons Learned From 40 Years Of Self-Reliance On A Half-Acre Homestead

This just turned up on Rick's Facebook feed.
http://www.ecosnippets.com/gardening/40-years-of-self-reliance

Photo is of our hoop greenhouse from Farmtek. Lightweight, minimal framing, easy to erect.
https://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies/prod1%3Bft1_coldframes_hightunnels%3Bpg103083.html

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Lessons Learned From 40 Years Of Self-Reliance On A Half-Acre Homestead

Do-It-Yourself Termite Treatment

We've had (drywood) termite problems on and off for years. Since there's no way I'm going to have the house tented and permeated with Vikane gas,* I would periodically get the bug guys to do the microwave treatment. It cost $2,000 initially, then about $500 per year for future treatment when needed.(I believe orange oil is also used these days for people leery of insecticides.)

A few years ago, I decided to try Greenbug spray, which is (said to be) made of cedar and natural ingredients. I've been spraying this stuff on the wood where I see termite frass (pellets) and to my amazement, there are no more pellets. I say "amazing" because this is topical treatment and it doesn't seem it would get into the wood where termites live. (All of our termites are in ceilings.)

The stuff smells great, like cedar oil, and I am just now buying a 2nd gallon (about $60). I pour it into squeeze/pump bottles (like Windex bottles) and spray until it drips a little (it's water-soluble). Haven't had the bug guys out for many years.

Greenbug is one of the few products in the world not sold by Amazon.

http://shop.greenbugallnatural.com/Greenbug-Ready-to-Use-one-gallon-GRTU128.htm

*First, Vikane is made by Dow -- red alert. And, if it can penetrate into the wood and kill termites, I am suspicious of residual effect.

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Do-It-Yourself Termite Treatment

Perfectly Proportioned Little California Farm Building

On the Skagg's Springs Road in Mendocino County, California, last Friday. This is one of those humble farm buildings that stop me in my tracks. Everything looks right. Too bad architects so seldom incorporate the beauty of simplicity, practicality, and economy in their creations.

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Perfectly Proportioned Little California Farm Building