Chicken Eggs Versus Duck Eggs
Chicken Eggs Versus Duck Eggs Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD On my farm here in Collinsville, I raise both ducks and chickens. Neither lay as many eggs during the winter, but as the days get longer and the weather gets warmer,...
Farming & Gardening
Why include farming on a food and medicine page? The connection between food and good health is easy to see. But many of you may wonder why a doctor would care about farming. Why include sustainable growing, regenerative farming...
Yolk or No Yolk?
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Nutrition has always fascinated me. As a doctor and a farmer, I’ve learned quite a bit about eggs, because I raise hens on my property, and eggs are a staple of my own diet. For those who can...
Lemon Balm
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale Lemon balm, scientific name Melissa officinalis, is so easy to grow, it is almost foolproof. Like most other members of the mint family, lemon balm spreads easily after...
Stinging Nettle- Inflammation Fighting and More:
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale Stinging Nettle, scientific name Urtica dioica, and commonly known as nettles, has a long history of folk usage for food and medicine. For hundreds of years, nettles...
Challenges in Elder Care: Mental Health and Family Connection
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale I did not realize how lonely some people get as they age. There is often a lot less interaction with family members who have to work and are tired after spending long...
Challenges in Elder Care- Exercise, Chronic Disease and Nutrition:
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale The diets of our parents are far less nutritious now than in the past. The lack of proper nutrition is causing chronic disease to manifest more frequently in the older...
Challenges in Elder Care: Financial Issues
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale When you take on the role of caretaker, it isn’t just the person’s physical well-being that you need to address. Before I began to care for my elderly father, I did not...
Challenges in Elder Care: Distance
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale My dad was living independently until he fell about four years ago. Perhaps this story sounds familiar to you. So many families are dealing with their elderly parents...
Mulch Freak! Manure Freak!
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale When it comes to gardening, I am addicted to composting and mulching; I love mulch! I also have a fondness for all-natural materials and the understated beauty...
My First Medicinal and Edible Herbs of Focus
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Editing and Photography by: Breanne Brazeale Alabama is not only beautiful; it is also incredibly rich in its biological diversity! I am so fortunate to call this place home. Over the...
The 15th Anniversary of Wills Valley Family Medicine:
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale October 1st was the 15th anniversary of opening my clinic, Wills Valley Family Medicine, in Collinsville, AL. I can hardly believe it has been 15 years! The following...
Chicken of the Woods- Foraging for Food and Fun!
Written by: Breanne Brazeale Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD It’s no secret that we here at AgroshareMD are big fans of gardening and food self-sufficiency. But not everyone has the time, land or opportunity to grow...
How do you farm with someone who does not want to farm?
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale Or, how can you manage any other project that you and your partner are not on the same page about? I bought a farm over 16 years ago when I was single, but was dating...
A Rural Farming Physician Over the Age of 60!
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Edited by: Breanne Brazeale I began farming in my 40s after I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I received my diagnosis at 45 and bought my farm at 46. Originally, I did not intend to buy...