
Raising Connections
Critters, Companions, Commerce, & Agriculture: Casual yet intelligent conversation connecting topics for Rural, Suburban and Urban listeners.
Episodes
162 episodes
Spotted Lanternflies with Kevin Atticks 05-12-2025
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 ...
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Season 8
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Episode 21
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25:21

Author Valerie Ormond 05-05-2025
Rachann talks with Valerie Ormond, retired Naval intelligence officer and award-winning author of both fiction and non-fiction books.
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Season 8
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Episode 19
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23:06

MREC with Bill McKenna and Amy Guilford 04-28-25
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...
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Season 8
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Episode 17
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31:24

Buckwild Truck and Tractor Pull 04-23-2025
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...
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Season 8
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Episode 18
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22:58

DC EMS Sharon Moulton and Brew, her Crisis Intervention German Shepherd 04-21-2025
Rachann's guests on this episode are Sharon Moulton, an EMS and Crisis Intervention Canine Handler for Washington DC, and her dog Brew. They discuss the dog's role in disaster relief and peer comfort and support.
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Season 8
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Episode 16
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28:37

Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary 04-14-2025
Rchann talks with Colleen "Frisky" Layton about her work at Frisky's Wildlife and Primate Sanctuary in Woodstock, Maryland. For 50 years, she has been rehabilitating sick and injured wildlife and returning them to the wild. Colleen ...
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Season 8
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Episode 15
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31:54

Maryland Horse Industry Board 04-07-2025
Rachann talks with Anne Litz, the new Executive Director of the Maryland Horse Industry Board. Anne, a true "horse girl", tells us how to make a career out of your passion!
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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31:22

The Importance of Honeybees with Garett Slater 03-31-2025
Garett Slater, PHD, is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University, working with the extension office to educate students about honeybees and their importance to pollination and agriculture.
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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24:50

Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel Celebrates 20 Years! 03-24-2025
The tables are turned this week as Robin Temple and Michelle Henderson interview Rachann about the 20th anniversary of the opening of Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel. They talk about the history of the property and all the growth that the kennel has ...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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28:54

Circle D Farm and Camp 03-20-2025
Rachann talks with Kate Dowd of Circle D Farm and Camp in Woodbine, Maryland. Originally a family-owned dairy farm, it now houses a tennis facility, a wedding venue, a catering facility, and a summer day camp for children. For information, visi...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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27:00

FFA with Joe Linthicum 03-06-2025
Carroll County born and bred Joe Linthicum spent 42 years teaching Agriculture at Francis Scott Key High School in Union Bridge, Maryland. He also coached girl's softball and was the FFA advisor for most of those years. Since he retired from te...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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24:54

Emergency Recovery and Trail Maintenance in Wildland Parks 02-27-2025
Crystal Pickett of the Maryland Horse Council and Carey MacIntosh of the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company join Rachann to discuss Maryland Senate Bill 968. The bill was introduced in Howard County to allow groups that use the Wildlands portion of ...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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26:57

Commander Speaks by Jody Jaffe 02-23-25
Rachann talks with Jody Jaffe, author of several mystery novels, the latest of which is titled "Commander Speaks". The new book is about an imported German horse that communicates with a horse communicator about things that he sees going on in ...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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24:43

Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank 02-16-2025
Rachann talks with Jocelyn Pratt, director of the Blue Ridge Blood Bank, based in Purcellville, Virginia. The blood bank supplies canine blood to veterinary hospitals all over the United States. They are looking for blood donors in Maryland to ...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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23:26

Women in Agriculture 02-09-2025
University of Maryland College of Agriculture Faculty Member Shannon Dill, Extension County Ag Agent on the Eastern Shore based in Talbot County, talks with Rachann about Extension Agents and what they do as connectors between farmers and the U...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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21:16

Rose Hill Manor Park and Museum 02-02-2025
Delve into the history of Rose Hill Manor Park and Museum in Frederick, Maryland. Rachann talks with museum manager Amanda Venable about the 40-acre property that was once the retirement home of Governor Thomas Johnson. It is now a hands-on chi...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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26:53

Four County Quilters Guild 01-26-2025
Rachann talks with Melinda Horner, a representative of the Four County Quilters Guild, which meets in Mount Airy, Maryland. The guild gets together and quilts, talks about quilting, and welcomes anyone whether they have been involved in quiltin...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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23:38

Kingdom Horse Trailers 01-19-2025
Ken Moss, owner and operator of Kingdom Horse Trailers in Elkton, Maryland, talks with Rachann about his trailer business, how it got its start, and his response to the recent flooding in North Carolina. The need for basic supplies was so great...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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23:38

Mount Airy Attorney Tim Barkley 01-12-2025
Do you have a will? What about a Power of Attorney? Rachann talks with local attorney Tim Barkley about his Mount Airy practice, estate planning, and guiding people through transitions.
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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24:39

Cranberries with Kevin Dayhoff 01-05-2025
Did you ever wonder where Cranberry Mall got its name? Rachann talks with Westminster native Kevin Dayhoff about the town of Cranberry, which was a thriving metropolis with cranberry bogs, whiskey distilleries, and other businesses. What happen...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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23:43

2024 Scrap Book of our Favorite Episodes 12-29-24
As 2024 comes to a close, join us as Rachann shares parts of her favorite episodes from the past year! From the History of Ocean City to the Museum of the Dog in New York City, from the Mount Airy Disaster Relief Fund to the Health Care Coordin...
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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23:33

Purcell's Seafood 12-22-24
Did you know that there are eight different flavors of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay? Rachann talks with Rich Harding, 4th generation waterman and vice-president of Purcell's Seafood in Virginia, about making a living raising and harvesting oys...
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Season 7
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Episode 37
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21:07

The Frederick Rescue Mission 12-15-24
Jasmine Sneed is the fundraiser for the Frederick Rescue Mission, which focuses on helping people with hunger, poverty, and chemical addiction issues. She and Rachann talk about how the organization accomplishes its mission.
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Season 7
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Episode 36
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24:24

The Great Farmers and Hunters Feed the Hungry Christmas Parade 12-8-24
The annual event kicks off this Saturday, December 14th at noon in the small town of Lisbon, located in northern Howard County, Maryland. The parade features antique tractors and farm equipment, antique cars, and 250 horses from all over the st...
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Season 7
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Episode 35
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22:50

Holiday Tips from Therapist Charlanne Wolff 12-1-24
Do you get the Holiday Blues? Rachann talks with Charlanne Wolff, a licensed mental health therapist with Rooted Souls Therapy in Frederick, about the stress that the holidays can bring and some coping mechanisms we can use to help ourselves.
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Season 7
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Episode 34
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22:58
