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
In this episode, we explore the return to traditional skills like chicken processing, pig butchering, and local food production. We talk about the legacy of 5th generation farming, the role of midwives in rural communities, and the growing desire for self-reliance. Plus, get a sneak peek at the upcoming Montana Homesteaders Festival in Plains, MT—packed with workshops, demos, and community connection.
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Have you ever considered how the food you eat gets its nutrients? Well, it is all from the soil. This means if your soil is deficient or contaminated, so is your food.
Gregg Forster from Wisconsin Mineral Solutions shares how to balance your soil with some simple changes and great products. Tune in for insightful information on soil science and responsible land management.
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If your homestead isn't compliant, you can find yourself in trouble. Alexia Kulwiec from Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund has helpful tips for you.
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) protects the rights of farmers and consumers to engage in direct commerce through legal representation and policy work. Our members receive help drafting the agreements they need to provide food directly to consumers. We are there for far...
Many people in rural communities are silently facing the pain of sexually related trauma. Amy Ebat from SRT Services shines light on getting help for yourself or someone in need.
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It takes a village, start building yours today!
Episode Links
Learn more about SRT Services: https://srtservices.org/
Kody's Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://ww...
Solutions for controlling the chaos of adult ADHD can be as diverse as the people who manage it every day. Jaclyn Paul shares how she approaches ADHD with her family.
Jaclyn Paul lives in Baltimore with her family and is the author of the bestseller Order from Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD.
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Episode Links:
Find Jaclyn: https://j...
Rural women are forces of nature because they are determined and strong. They are also leading the charge in creative entrepreneurship. Jessica Garza from Moose Valley Ranch joins me in exploring growing a rural business and the challenges with marketing, kids, and time management.
Plus, Jessica shares some spot-on social media marketing tips and diversifying cash flow.
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Episode Links
...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/
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Advertise with Me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship
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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
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