The Homestead Education
The Homestead Education Podcast is for homesteaders and homeschoolers who are seeking to continue and advance their passion for a self-sufficient lifestyle. If you are ready to learn, be encouraged, and guided, my podcast can help you (and your kids), grow your own food and grow as a person with a homestead education. Join myself and guests as I share and explore homesteading, homeschooling, and growing as a person centered on the benefits of a homestead education.
Episodes
Running a successful homestead business goes beyond marketing and accounting. You need to understand the economics of your homestead as well.
The principles of economics are not just a global issue; they should guide the operation of any business.
Homestead Economics & Business Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteadeconomics/
Episode Links
Farmer's Defence Sleeves: https://farmersdefense.com/HOMESTEAD_EDUCATION
...The snow is melting (hopefully!), the birds are singing, and there's a palpable energy in the air – it's SPRING on the homestead!
Today, we're diving into essential tasks and tips to help you make the most of this vibrant season and set your homestead up for a productive year.
Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or just starting out, spring is a time of renewal and action. Let's dig in!
As our country embraces an amazing new grassroots health movement for our families, we will also be looking at healthy foods, weight, and childhood obesity. I, for one, am 100% on board for this, as I am one of many in my generation facing the results of an unhealthy America. We have chronic diseases, struggle with our weight, and deal with inflammation, all while helping our kids who struggle with nuerodivergencies from the same f...
When a homesteader gets invited to Capital Hill in DC for National Ag Day, we tend to glean some information between the lines.
Hear my insights on what is going on in Ag policy and the next big steps for rural agriculture education!
Episode Links:
National Ag Day: https://www.agday.org/
National Grange: https://www.nationalgrange.org/
Find Kody
Advertise with Me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship
Website: www.theh...
I had an appointment with my general practitioner last week. She told me about all the moms that come through her office with anxiety over what to feed their kids. Every day, new information exposes new dangers in our food supply, causing new (and seasoned moms) to question what they are putting on their tables.
Episode Links:
Cheddar: https://amzn.to/3QYx3o0
The Grange: https://www.nationalgrange.org/
Lab Grown Milk: https://www.f...
Have you ever wondered what homesteading is like in the southern hemisphere, specifically Australia? Well, our friends down south are pursuing self-sufficiency much in the same manner as we are. Join me in a chat with Stephanie from Living Traditions in Australia to explore the differences in climate, predators, spiders, homeschooling, and politics.
Episode Links
Living Traditions IG: www.instagram.com/living__traditions_
With the rise of homesteaders, finding our place in the food system is hard. Bringing up the question of the difference between Aggies and homesteaders.
Join me in diving into agriculture policy, small farm statistics, and ag education!
Episode Links
Homestead Education Blog: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homemadestories
Submit a Question: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/helpmegrow
Advertise with Me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/pod...
Season 6 Premiere! Join me as I delve into the launch of 'Grandma's Old Recipes: Rhythm of a Homestead Kitchen,' a celebration of culinary heritage and the joy of homegrown food. We'll discuss upcoming speaking engagements, share our vision for a self-sufficient future, and invite you to participate in our listener Q&A. Submit your questions at thehomesteadeducation.com/helpmegrow and join the conversation!
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Everyone is creating goals for the New Year, and I am loving it! Life gets messy, so take some time to clean out your brain. This week, I have some actionable steps for creating result-driven goals. Then I share what my goals are for my business, homestead, homeschool, and personal life!
Plus, I am announcing my word of the year!
Episode Links
Episode Blog: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-131-guidlines-for-creating-re...
Just because we live on a homestead, it doesn't mean that my children react to an orange like Laura Ingalls Wilder. We also don't chase every consumer trend for the holidays. We focus on our needs, family, and home-cooked food.
Hear how we celebrate on our homestead and how I plan to bring in the New Year!
Episode Links
Episode about Homestead Misconceptions: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-126-are-there-misconception...
What homestead skills are worth the time to learn? It's hard to decide which skills provide the best value and which ones will burn you out.
Don't try to learn every skill all at once; learn the ones that provide the most value first. Then, you will have the time and money to focus on everything else.
Episode Links
Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com
Raising Self-Sufficient Kids Book: www.raisingselfsufficientkids.com
Running a business can be challenging, but the logistics of running a homestead business can have you ready to throw in the towel.
I'm here to tell you about some of the challenges we have faced while growing our homestead business and how you can avoid them for yourself.
Podcast Links
Homesteaders Guide to Relocating: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/relocating/
How I Saved My Struggling Homestead Episode: https://ww...
Get a homesteader's perspective on homestead gift ideas that your friends and family will actually use and appreciate.
Homestead (and homeschool) families can be some of the toughest to buy gifts for because they are opting out of consumerism. I have put together a list of great items that will excite everyone!
Podcast Links
60 Homestead Gift Ideas: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-gift-ideas/
Watch on YouTube: https...
Do you ever feel people have misconceptions about what it means to be a homesteader? Or do you ever feel like you aren't meeting the bar with your homesteading?
Homesteading doesn't have to fit in a box. In fact, as a homesteader, you are creating your own box! Join me to talk about what it means to be a homesteader and how you can better reach your homestead goals.
Podcast Links
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sosjhsb8F_8
In a special episode, my husband, Ron Hanner, joins me to discuss why we began homesteading. We hope no one else ever has to face this story, but we are so happy that we have reached a place where we can hopefully help you on your journey toward self-sufficiency!
When the American food system is broken, we share how we have fixed it for ourselves.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WmInikh9n4s
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteade...
No matter what climate you live in, you must prepare for harsher seasons by doing certain things. Having lived in both mild and harsh areas, I have some tips for dealing with your animals, equipment, and your home.
I also provide you with tons of resources to plan your winter preparedness.
Podcast Links
Raising Self-Sufficient Kids: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtr...
I remember proudly bringing a ziplock baggie filled with cut-out boxtops to school to help fundraise. This is something that I would be embarrassed to do today for a host of reasons.
This leads to the question of whether we should be boycotting BoxTops for Education.
Podcast Links
Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com
Raising Self-Sufficient Kids Book: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Our nation's kids are being faced with a whole new problem that parents and educators have created. They are unhireable.
Hear my take on how we can address the problem by raising self-sufficient kids!
Episode Links
Homestead Trivia Card Game: www.homesteadtrivia.com
"Raising Self-Sufficient Kids Book"
Signed Copy: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/40el0cc
There has been a lot of controversy over whether a rural childhood is better than an urban one. I'm here to say that, even though I'm happy right where I'm at in the country, it's all about how you raise them!
Be the first to order my new book, Raising Self-Sufficient Kids - An Honest Mom's Guide to Intentional Parenting!
https://bit.ly/selfsufficientkidsbooks
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homest...
In today's world, our children face unprecedented challenges. Let's give them a true opportunity to learn!
Listen today and why you should be homeschooling your kids, along with tons of tips and resources!
Episode Links
Prairie & Pine Curriculum (Use code: HOMESTEADEDUCATION for 10% off): https://www.prairieandpinecurriculum.com/
Guide to Start Homeschooling: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/start-homeschool/
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