The Homestead Education: Recent Episodes
Kody Hanner
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.
How do you teach home economics when most schools don't?For many families, home economics has become a forgotten subject. But cooking, sewing, meal planning, budgeting, gardening, and creating with your hands are the very skills that build confidence, resilience, and independence.
In this episode of The Homestead Education Podcast, Kody Hanner sits down with Jessica Clark of The Lark Life to discuss why practical life skills deserve a place alongside traditional academics—and how families can begin teaching them today.
Jessica shares how teaching her children to cook, sew, quilt, and create has transformed their confidence and given them ownership over their education. Together, they explore why children were designed to be creators rather than passive consumers, and how giving kids meaningful responsibilities helps them develop problem-solving skills that last a lifetime.
Whether you homeschool, attend public school, or simply want to raise more capable kids, this conversation offers practical encouragement for bringing home economics back into everyday family life.
In This Episode* Why home economics is making a comeback * Teaching cooking, sewing, quilting, and practical life skills * Helping children become creators instead of consumers * Building confidence through responsibility and hands-on learning * Why mistakes are one of the best teachers * Raising kids who contribute to the family instead of simply being entertained * Teaching boys and girls the same practical skills * Creating a home where learning happens naturally * Jessica's new Foundations in Quilting curriculum for homeschool families * What "Keep Growing" means and why lifelong learning matters
Key Takeaways* Home economics is about far more than cooking—it's about preparing children for adulthood. * Kids gain confidence when they're trusted with real responsibilities. * Creativity, problem-solving, and resilience are learned by doing, not by watching. * Families don't need expensive equipment or perfect conditions to begin teaching practical skills. * Some of the most meaningful education happens around the kitchen table, in the garden, or beside a sewing machine.
Jessica Clark's Links* Jessica Clark – The Lark Life: www.TheLarkLife.com * Foundations in Quilting homeschool curriculum (get 20% off with code HE20): https://quilt-lab.teachery.co/foundations-in-quilting-semester-1?a=eaAH2dFT * Beginner sewing resources and machine basics: https://amzn.to/45caVhj * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_lark_life/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577853711059
Kody Hanner's Links* Homestead Education Curriculum – http://thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteadeducationcurriculum * Homestead Family Reading List – https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-summer-reading-list/ * Instagram – https://instagram.com/homestead_education * Facebook – https://facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
SubscribeIf you're passionate about raising capable kids, practical agriculture, and real-world education, be sure to follow The Homestead Education Podcast. Each week, we share conversations that help families reconnect with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive—whether you live on a farm, in town, or somewhere in between.
In a world increasingly driven by screens, automation, and artificial intelligence, hands-on learning has never been more important. In this episode, agricultural educator Trent Van Leuwen shares how experiential learning, field trips, student entrepreneurship, and real-world agricultural experiences are helping students develop problem-solving skills, resilience, and career readiness. Whether you're a homeschool parent, teacher, or agriculture advocate, this conversation offers practical ideas for bringing meaningful hands-on education to today's students.
Key Topics:
- Trent's background growing up on a dairy farm and his journey into agricultural education
- Differences between urban/suburban and rural agricultural experiences
- The importance of vocabulary and foundational knowledge in agriculture
- Unique programs at Mackey High School, including fish hatcheries, greenhouse projects, and fish monitoring
- The role of community, authenticity, and passion in effective farm tours and field trips
- Strategies for teaching ag without traditional farm access, including creative lab solutions
- The significance of teaching financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career pathways in ag
- Cross-disciplinary collaborations between ranchers and fish biologists to promote sustainable practices
- The impact of experiential learning on students’ future careers and community involvement
- The "Keep Growing" philosophy about overcoming failures and continuous learning
Connect with Trent
- Take a Little Field Trip (Book) - https://amzn.to/4fq3CXE
- Author Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Trent-Van-Leuven-Educator-Author-61580158103061/
Podcast Links and Resources* Homestead Education Curriculum – http://thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteadeducationcurriculum * Homestead Family Reading List – https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-summer-reading-list/
Kody's Links
- Instagram – https://instagram.com/homestead_education
- Facebook – https://facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Living Freely on the Fringes: Embracing Authenticity and Freedom in Homesteading & Homeschooling
In this episode, Kody Hanner shares her raw, honest journey of redefining success, identity, and freedom within the homestead and homeschool lifestyle. She explores the pressures of social media, the importance of authenticity, and how to stay true to ourselves without falling into societal traps or comparisons. This episode is a powerful reminder that true freedom comes from living in alignment with your values, beyond public approval or perfect appearances.
Key Topics:
- The shift from chasing societal success to embracing personal authenticity on the homestead
- The pressure to perform and curate a perfect life online versus real, messy life
- How living on the fringes offers freedom and independence from mainstream expectations
- The importance of privacy and choosing what to share in a digital age
- Redefining success based on real-world outcomes like capability, health, and joy
- Overcoming the comparison game—garden wins, follower counts, and perfectionism
- The emotional journey of living through hardship, illness, and rebuilding purpose
- The significance of community, family, and land in cultivating a meaningful, free life
Resources & Links:
- Homestead Education Curriculum - http://thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteadeducationcurriculum
- Homestead Family Reading List - https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-summer-reading-list/
Connect with Kody:
- Instagram - https://instagram.com/homestead_education
- Facebook - https://facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
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Feel inspired? Leave a review or comment on social media. I’d love to hear how you’re reclaiming your freedom and authenticity in your homesteading and homeschooling journey.
Preserving Food, Farming Wisdom, and Building Resilience with Jeremy and Stacy Hill.
Discover how Jeremy and Stacy Hill from Gooseberry Bridge Farm combine traditional farming, food preservation, and resilient homesteading to reconnect with nature and community. This conversation offers practical insights for anyone interested in food sovereignty, sustainable living, and farm business strategies.
Main topics include:
- The evolution of a homestead into a full-time farm business
- The mental and practical foundations for successful food preservation
- Navigating the regulatory landscape of agro-tourism
- The importance of seasonality and small batch preservation
- Cultivating a resilient mindset for farm life and self-sufficiency
In this episode:
- The story behind "The Preserver’s Garden" and food preservation as a catalyst
- How their personal journey led them from hobby gardening to a thriving farm
- The benefits and challenges of managing a 5,000 sq ft garden and multiple income streams
- The role of seasonality in preserving food effectively year-round
- How to start small with preservation projects like jam-making
- The importance of understanding your "why" to sustain homesteading efforts
- Insights into Missouri's friendly policies supporting farm-based tourism
- Practical tips on growing what works and managing the farm’s seasonal rhythm
- The cultural shift needed to value and pass down agricultural skills
Resources & Links:
- The Preserver's Garden by Jeremy & Stacy Hill: https://amzn.to/4eCbd6y
- Gooseberry Bridge Farm: https://www.gooseberrybridge.com/
- Missouri Grown program: https://missourigrownusa.com/
Connect with Jeremy & Stacy:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gooseberrybridgefarm/?__pwa=1
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gooseberrybridge
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gooseberrybridgefarm
Connect with Kody Hanner:
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
GET YOUR FREE HOMESTEAD FAMILY READING LIST HERE: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-summer-reading-list/
This episode dives into the crucial need to redefine agriculture education for today's society. I share my personal journey, insights into food systems, and why foundational knowledge about where our food comes from is more vital than ever—regardless of whether you’re a farmer or not.
- The disconnect between conventional agriculture education and real-world needs
- Why understanding food, soil, and farm systems is essential for everyone
- How COVID, supply chain disruptions, and AI are shifting perspectives on local and small-scale farming
- The historical evolution of agricultural education and its current shortcomings
- Practical steps to incorporate meaningful agriculture lessons into homes and communities
- The importance of fostering purpose, resilience, and responsibility in the next generation
- The role of homeschooling, community involvement, and local sourcing in building a stable food future
Resources & Links:
- Courses and curriculum for agricultural literacy: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteadeducationcurriculum
- Homesteading Summer Courses — 25% off mini courses with code SUMMER25: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/coupon-code/SUMMER25/sc-page/summer-on-the-homestead-kickoff-sale/
- Homestead Family Reading List: https://thehomesteadeducation.myflodesk.com/homestead-reading-list
Connect with Kody Hanner:
- Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/homestead_education
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/homesteadeducation
Remember: agriculture is the foundation of civilization. Reimagine how we teach and connect with it to build resilient, purpose-driven generations.
Discover how blacksmithing is alive and evolving through the stories of Will Branson and David Walker from Fire Iron Forge. This episode explores the journey from childhood passions to building a thriving craft business, emphasizing the importance of niche markets, community, and continuous growth in the trade.
Watch the YouTube Episode Here: https://youtu.be/JJf-G0mLZCc
Main Topics:
- The origins of blacksmithing passions and how childhood influences shape careers
- Building a blacksmithing school and cultivating a community of diverse students
- The importance of finding a niche in a dying art and marketing it effectively
- The role of hands-on, experiential learning in developing confidence and purpose
- How blacksmithing serves as a meaningful outlet for all ages and genders
- Practical tips on starting blacksmithing at home and the realities of equipment costs
- The significance of continuous learning and staying a "forever student"
Resources & Links:
- Fire Iron Forge - https://fireironforge.com/
- Athol Ironworks - https://atholironworks.com/
- Abana - Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America - https://abana.org/
- California Blacksmith Association - https://www.calsmith.org/
Connect with Athol Iron Works or Fire Iron Forge
- Athol Iron Works Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AtholIronworks
- Athol Iron Works Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/atholironworks/
- Fire Iron Forge Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fireironforge
- Fire Iron Forge Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fire_iron_forge/
Kody's Links
- Homestead Education Curriculum: https://thehomesteadeducation.com
- Shop Books & Resources: https://thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
- Join the Email List for Resources & Updates: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/subscribe
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This episode underscores that blacksmithing is not just a craft, but a lifelong journey of growth, community, and purpose. Whether you're starting at home or seeking to turn your passion into a business, Will and David’s insights provide a compelling blueprint for success in the art of the forge.
In this episode, Alex and Ashley Johnson from Rustic Homestead Living share practical insights on how families can effectively prepare for emergencies—big or small. Whether you're stockpiling food or organizing your emergency plan, their advice makes preparedness accessible and actionable for everyone.
Key topics:* The evolution of homesteading into emergency preparedness education * How to customize 72-hour kits for individual family members and different environments * Rotating and using food storage to prevent waste and spoilage * The importance of a written preparedness plan and binder organization * How to incorporate long-term and short-term strategies, including food storage, medical supplies, and communication tools * Teaching skills to make the most of available ingredients and resources * Tips for storing supplies securely against pests and degradation * Community classes and in-person resources for hands-on learning * The mindset of continuous growth and learning in preparedness and homesteading
Resources & Links:* Rustic Homestead Living Website: https://rustichomesteadliving.com/ * Preparedness Binder & Resources: https://rustichomesteadliving.com/store/books-resources/ * Start Here: The 7-Day Homestead Preparedness Blueprint helps you build your foundation for self-sufficiency in one week https://rustichomesteadliving.com/start-here/
Connect with Alex & Ashley:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustichomesteadliving/ * Facebook: https://facebook.com/rustichomesteadliving
Kody's Links
- Homestead Education Curriculum: https://thehomesteadeducation.com
- Shop Books & Resources: https://thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
- Join the Email List for Resources & Updates: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/subscribe
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In this episode, Amanda Radke shares her journey as a fifth-generation cattle rancher, passionate educator, and advocate for the real stories of American agriculture. She discusses how direct-to-consumer beef sales, land rights, and truthful storytelling are shaping the future of rural America, inspiring producers and consumers alike.
Main Insights:
- Amanda’s background as a South Dakota rancher and author of children’s books about farming.
- The significance of direct-to-consumer platforms like Bid on Beef in reconnecting rural producers with urban buyers.
- How COVID-19 revealed vulnerabilities in global food supply chains and the opportunity for local, relationship-based food systems.
- The monopolization of the beef supply chain by large packers and foreign ownership, and the need for stronger farmer advocacy.
- The role of land rights and property preservation amid policies favoring foreign-backed projects such as carbon pipelines.
- The importance of grassroots activism, local government engagement, and courageous advocacy in protecting American farmland.
- How region-specific animal husbandry practices, like rotational grazing and grain finishing, reflect the diversity of U.S. agriculture.
- Addressing misconceptions about antibiotics, environmental impact, and industry labels, emphasizing transparency and consumer education.
- Amanda’s perspective on “keep growing” — prioritizing faith, family, and long-term sustainability over short-term gains.
Resources & Links:
Amanda Radke's Website: https://amandaradke.com/
The Heart of Rural America Podcast: https://apple.co/3BoFh0N
Bid on Beef: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-heart-of-rural-america/id1698761477
American Land and Legacy: https://americanlandandlegacy.org/
Connect with Amanda Radke:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaradke
Kody's Links
Homestead Education Curriculum: https://thehomesteadeducation.com
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In this episode, Susan Poizner shares her journey into urban orchards, emphasizing the importance of understanding and caring for fruit trees. Her insights are especially valuable for community groups, schools, and individuals committed to food resilience and ecological harmony.
Key Topics* The crucial minimums needed to keep fruit trees healthy and productive * How to select climate-appropriate fruit trees and the importance of native and disease-resistant cultivars * The role of community orchards in building sustainable food systems * Community-driven strategies for orchard maintenance, pest management, and soil health * Practical tips for planting, spacing, and protecting young trees * The emotional and ecological bonding with trees as living beings * How to integrate food growing into small spaces, urban environments, and large properties * The legacy aspect of perennial trees and their role in family and community traditions * The influence of rootstocks—dwarf vs. full-size and their implications for care * Strategies for pest and disease control using organic methods like dormant sprays
Susan Poizner’s Resources & Links* Susan Poizner’s Website * Growing Urban Orchards Book * Designing a Fruit Tree Garden * Fruit Tree Grafting Book * Organic Dormant Sprays * Orchard Nurseries & Resources
Connect with Susan Poizner* LinkedIn * Twitter * Podcast: Orchard Conversations
Kody Hanner’s Resources & LinksHomestead Education Curriculum:
https://thehomesteadeducation.com
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Final thoughts:This episode underscores that caring for fruit trees is not just about harvesting—it's about building relationships with nature, nurturing community, and fostering resilience for future generations. Whether you have a backyard or a large farm, adopting a thoughtful approach rooted in ecological mindfulness can transform your space into a thriving food forest.
Homesteading and education aren’t just about what you know or how much you can produce.
They’re about the mindset, skills, and real-life experiences that shape how you live, work, and contribute to the world around you.
And the truth is, more families than ever are questioning traditional education… but many aren’t sure what to replace it with or how to confidently teach their kids real-world skills.
In this episode of The Homestead Education Podcast, Kody Hanner sits down with Daniel Salatin of Polyface Farm to have an honest, practical conversation about learning outside the classroom, building a life through agriculture, and raising kids who are capable, confident, and ready for real life.
From growing up on one of the most well-known regenerative farms to struggling in traditional academics, Daniel shares how hands-on learning, problem-solving, and purpose-driven work shaped his life and why those same principles matter now more than ever.
Together, they talk about what education actually needs to look like, how kids learn best, and why real-life responsibility may be the missing piece for so many families today.
This isn’t just a conversation about farming or homeschooling.
It’s about raising a generation that knows how to think, work, and contribute.
If you care about:* Raising capable, confident kids * Teaching real-life skills through everyday experiences * Homeschooling with purpose (not pressure) * Preparing kids for the real world—not just tests * Building problem-solving and critical thinking skills * Creating a lifestyle rooted in responsibility and contribution
This episode will challenge how you think about education and remind you what actually matters.
In This Episode, We Cover:* Daniel’s upbringing on Polyface Farm and his homeschool journey * Why traditional education doesn’t work for every child * The importance of problem-solving over memorization * How real-life responsibility creates motivation to learn * Finding your life’s calling and building a purpose-driven career * Why agriculture and homesteading create natural learning environments * The transition into leadership at Polyface Farm * Inside the Polyface Stewardship Program and full farm immersion training * The value of mentorship, trades, and hands-on experience * How learning often happens faster when there’s a real reason behind it
🤝 Support Our Guest — Daniel SalatinIf you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to learn more about Daniel and Polyface Farm.
🌱 Learn more on the Polyface Farm website
🎓 Explore the Polyface Farm Stewardship Program (applications open each August)
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Polyfacefarm
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyfacefarm/
Resources & LinksHomestead Education Curriculum:
https://thehomesteadeducation.com
Shop Books & Resources:
https://thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Join the Email List for Resources & Updates:
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🔥 Final ThoughtEducation doesn’t require perfect systems, perfect curriculum, or perfect timing.
It starts with a decision—to teach differently, to live intentionally, and to give your kids the skills they actually need.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not about what they memorize…
It’s about who they become.
Homesteading isn’t just about land, animals, or how much you can produce. It’s about the mindset, lifestyle, and intentional choices behind how you live.
And the truth is, more people than ever are craving a slower, more self-sufficient life… but many feel like they don’t have enough land, time, or experience to even begin.
In this episode of The Homestead Education Podcast, Kody Hanner sits down with Mary Lewis — host of A Tiny Homestead Podcast & Grit and Graceland in the Heartland Podcast to have an honest, real-life conversation about what homesteading actually looks like day-to-day.
From starting a homestead later in life to navigating gardening challenges, empty nesting, and building a life rooted in purpose, Mary shares her journey of stepping away from “city living” and into a more intentional, self-sufficient lifestyle.
Together, they talk about the realities of gardening, raising food, learning new skills, and redefining what it means to “be a homesteader” — whether you have acres of land or just a small backyard.
This isn’t just a conversation about homesteading.
It’s about learning to live differently with purpose, creativity, and a willingness to grow.
If you care about:
- Starting a homestead later in life
- Building a self-sufficient lifestyle without overwhelm
- Growing food in any space (big or small)
- Learning homesteading skills step-by-step
- Balancing real life with homestead goals
- Finding joy in simple, everyday living
This episode will remind you that homesteading isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress.
In This Episode, We Cover:* Mary’s journey to starting a homestead at 50 * Why homesteading is a mindset, not a measure of land or animals * The transition from city living to rural life * Real-life gardening challenges (weather, timing, and expectations) * How homesteading looks different in every season of life * The importance of starting small and building skills over time * Balancing homestead work without burnout or overwhelm * The role of community in modern homesteading * Why learning to cook is a foundational homesteading skill * Simple ways to begin growing and preparing your own food
🤝 Support Our Guest — Mary LewisIf you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to connect with Mary and follow along with her work.
🎙️ Podcasts: Grit and Grace in the Heartland | A Tiny Homestead
🌐 Website: Grit and Grace in the Heartland
📘 Facebook:
Mary Lewis
Grit and Grace in the Heartland – Women in Agriculture
Resources & LinksHomestead Education Curriculum:
https://thehomesteadeducation.com
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🔥 Final ThoughtHomesteading doesn’t require perfect land, perfect timing, or perfect skills.
It starts with a decision — to grow, to learn, and to do what you can with what you have.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not about how much you produce…
It’s about the life you’re building.
Success in agriculture isn’t just about working harder — it’s about learning how to manage the pressure, responsibilities, and mindset that come with the lifestyle.
And the truth is — burnout, overwhelm, and mental exhaustion are affecting more people in agriculture than ever before… but few are talking about how to navigate it well.
In this episode of The Homestead Education Podcast, Kody Hanner sits down with Kacee Bohle — founder of AgriMinds and host of the AgriMinds Podcast — to talk about mindset, burnout, boundaries, leadership, and balancing family life while building a career in agriculture.
From growing up on a fourth-generation farm to climbing the corporate ladder in agriculture, Kacee shares her personal journey through burnout, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and ultimately building a business that helps others in the ag industry thrive both personally and professionally.
Together, they discuss the challenges of balancing farm life, business ownership, marriage, motherhood, homeschooling, and the constant pressure many in agriculture feel to “do it all.”
This isn’t just a conversation about business.
It’s about learning how to create a life that aligns with your values — without losing yourself in the process.
If you care about:
- Preventing burnout while building your business or farm
- Balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and agriculture
- Setting healthy boundaries in work and family life
- Leading yourself and others more effectively
- Navigating mindset struggles in farming and entrepreneurship
This episode will encourage you to rethink what success truly looks like — and how mindset impacts every part of your life.
In This Episode, We Cover:* Kacee’s journey from family farming to corporate agriculture and entrepreneurship * Why burnout in agriculture often comes from doing the wrong work at the wrong time * How mindset impacts stress, overwhelm, and productivity * The importance of boundaries in work, family, and parenting * Leadership and communication within farm families and businesses * Balancing motherhood, homeschooling, and entrepreneurship * Why personal development matters in agriculture
🤝 Support Our Guest — Kacee Bohle
If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to connect with Kacee and learn more about AgriMinds.
🎙️ Podcast: AgriMinds Podcast
🌍 Website:
http://www.kaceebohle.com/agriminds
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agcoachkacee/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaceebohle
Resources & LinksHomestead Education Curriculum:
https://thehomesteadeducation.com
Shop Books & Resources:
https://thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Join the Email List for Resources & Updates:
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🔥 Final Thought
Burnout doesn’t always come from doing too much — sometimes it comes from doing too much of the wrong thing at the wrong time.
Learning how to lead yourself well, set boundaries, and shift your mindset may be one of the most important skills for building a sustainable life in agriculture.
Agriculture isn’t just happening in the fields — it’s happening on the airwaves, in policy conversations, and in the everyday decisions that impact what ends up on our tables.
And the truth is — most people have no idea how much is happening behind the scenes… or where to find reliable information when it does.
In this episode of The Homestead Education Podcast, Kody Hanner sits down with Addison Stoddard — host of the All Things Ag Gal Podcast and farm director for the Kansas Farm and Ranch Radio Network — to talk about the role of agricultural broadcasting and why it still matters more than ever.
From early mornings on the radio to breaking down complex topics like fuel, fertilizer, and food supply chains — Addison shares what it really looks like to be the voice delivering ag news to farmers who rely on it daily.
From market updates and policy changes to the realities of misinformation on social media — this episode dives into how information is shared, who people trust, and why accurate communication in agriculture is critical.
This isn’t just about radio.
It’s about understanding where your information comes from — and why it matters.
If you care about:
- Understanding how agricultural news actually reaches farmers
- The role of media and communication in food systems
- Breaking down misinformation in agriculture
- The connection between policy, markets, and your grocery bill
- Real conversations about sustainability, production, and the future of farming
This episode will challenge how you think about agriculture — not just as a practice, but as a system of information, trust, and decision-making.
In This Episode, We Cover:* What agricultural broadcasting actually is and why it still matters * How farmers use daily radio reports to make real-time decisions * The role of trust and credibility in ag media * How misinformation spreads — and how to navigate it * Current challenges in agriculture, from fuel costs to fertilizer shortages * What sustainability looks like in real-world farming operations * Why communication is one of the most overlooked parts of agriculture
🤝 Support Our Guest — Addison StoddardIf you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to connect with Addison and follow her work in agricultural media.
🎙️ Podcast: All Things Ag Gal
🌐 Listen Live: https://nwksradio.net
🌍 Website: https://allthingsaggal.com/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581960825517
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthingsaggal/
Resources & LinksHomestead Education Curriculum:
https://thehomesteadeducation.com
Shop Books & Resources:
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🔥 Final Thought
Information is one of the most powerful tools we have in agriculture.
The more we understand where it comes from — and how to interpret it — the more equipped we are to make decisions that support our families, our food systems, and our future.
Sugaring isn’t just for the Northeast anymore. And the truth is — there are opportunities for food, resources, and self-sufficiency sitting right in our own backyards… if we’re willing to look a little closer.
In this episode of The Homestead Education Podcast, Kody Hanner sits down with David Knudson of Montana Maple Works to talk about the surprising world of tapping trees for syrup in the Western U.S. — and what it really takes to turn sap into something usable, valuable, and even profitable.
From tapping city trees to navigating regulations, building a business from scratch, and teaching others along the way — David shares how curiosity turned into a full-blown maple syrup operation, and what that means for homesteaders and families looking to learn new skills.
From understanding tree types and sap flow to the reality of how much work goes into a single gallon of syrup — this episode breaks down both the science and the practicality behind it all.
This isn’t just about maple syrup.
It’s about recognizing the resources around you — and learning how to use them.
If you care about:
- Learning practical, real-life homesteading skills
- Alternative ways to source sugar and natural resources
- Small-scale production and turning skills into income
- Understanding trees, seasons, and natural systems
- Building resilience and self-sufficiency at home
This episode will open your eyes to what’s possible — even in places you might not expect.
In This Episode, We Cover:* How maple syrup production works — from sap to finished product * Why the West hasn’t traditionally tapped trees (and why that’s changing) * What types of trees can be tapped beyond sugar maples * The realities of sap-to-syrup ratios and production time * How David built a business from a simple idea * The challenges of regulations and accessing trees * Why learning skills like this matters for long-term self-sufficiency
🤝 Support Our Guest — David KnudsonIf you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to connect with David and learn more about tapping trees and syrup production.
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🔥 Final ThoughtSometimes the resources we’re looking for aren’t far away — they’re just unfamiliar.
The more we learn to see what’s around us, the more capable we become of providing for ourselves — one skill at a time.
Food systems are shifting. Farming is shifting. And the reality is — making a living in agriculture today looks nothing like it used to.
In this episode of The Homestead Education Podcast, Kody Hanner sits down with Lexi Wright of the Farming on Purpose podcast for a real conversation about what it actually takes to make farming work in today’s economy — from direct-to-consumer sales to managing multiple income streams and navigating the challenges modern farmers are facing.
From the disconnect between consumers and their food to the growing pressure on farmers to become marketers, educators, and business owners all at once — this episode breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes.
This isn’t about going back to the “old way” of farming.
It’s about building something that actually works today.
If you care about:
- Direct-to-consumer farming and selling your products
- The reality of farm income and multiple revenue streams
- Marketing and building relationships with customers
- Small-scale farming, homesteading, and sustainability
- Understanding where your food comes from
This episode will challenge how you think about agriculture — and what it takes to make it work.
In This Episode, We Cover:* What it really takes to make money in farming today * Why direct-to-consumer is becoming essential for farmers * The challenges of marketing, education, and selling your products * How farmers are balancing multiple income streams * The disconnect between consumers and real food systems * What’s changing in agriculture — and what it means for the future
🤝 Support Our Guest — Lexi WrightIf you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to connect with Lexi Wright from Farming on Purpose and support the work she’s doing to help farmers and rural businesses grow.
🎙 Listen to her podcast: Farming on Purpose
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🔥 Final ThoughtFarming today isn’t just about raising animals or growing crops.
It’s about building relationships, creating value, and finding a way to make it all work — even when the system doesn’t.
Food systems are shifting. Education is shifting. And in 2026, the question isn’t if things need to change — it’s how we do better moving forward.
In this Season 7 kickoff episode of The Homestead Education Podcast, Kody Hanner takes a hard look at the current state of agriculture, the rise of AI and digital influence, and the growing disconnect between people and their food.
From the dilution of farming practices under trending labels to the increasing reliance on broken education systems, this episode breaks down what’s actually happening — and what families, educators, and communities can do about it.
This isn’t about turning everyone into a farmer.
It’s about raising a generation that understands food, land, and responsibility.
If you care about:
- Food security and self-sufficiency
- Agriculture education for kids and families
- Homesteading, small-scale farming, and real-life skills
- The impact of AI and media on learning and culture
This episode will challenge the way you think — and give you a path forward.
In This Episode, We Cover:* What’s really happening in agriculture in 2026 * How AI and online content are shaping (and distorting) education * The problem with “trendy” farming movements losing their roots * Why traditional systems are failing to prepare capable adults * How small-scale agriculture education can rebuild stronger communities * Practical ways families can start taking back control of their food and learning
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🔥 Final ThoughtWe don’t need more noise.
We need more people who actually know what they’re doing — and are willing to teach it.
Food and agriculture have never been louder — and clarity has never been harder to find.
As we move into 2026, grocery prices are rising, agricultural education is being shaped by broken systems, and AI is changing how information spreads. So how do we actually do better?
Season 7 of The Homestead Education Podcast is focused on rebuilding agricultural education at a human scale — not to turn everyone into farmers, but to raise people who understand food, land, and responsibility.
If you care about food security, agriculture, or strengthening families and communities, this season is for you.
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In this episode, I share an update on Ranger, our Great Pyrenees livestock guardian who is still missing, and how our family is moving forward while holding onto hope. I also talk about our plan to bring home a new working male dog, what we’re looking for in a ranch-ready name, and how we’re navigating the emotions of change while keeping the homestead running.
Then I dive into my annual New Year reflection, including my word-of-the-year approach (reemerge, redefine, and bringing it home), what’s shifting in our family and business, and why executive functioning matters for both kids and adults. I explain how homesteading naturally builds real-life skills through purpose, cause and effect, and responsibility, share details about my free Executive Functioning for Homestead Kids download, and give an update on our student planners—plus the launch of the new Junior Homestead Student Planner.
Episode Links
Homestead Student Planners: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/student-planner/
Grab your freebie here!
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
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In this episode, I’m talking about working dogs—and what happens when one goes missing. After a brief life update, I share the story of our livestock guardian dog, Ranger, and the events leading up to his disappearance. From late-night disturbances to injuries on multiple dogs, this episode explores the reality of relying on a guardian dog to protect a farm and the emotional weight of not knowing what happened.
I also address common misconceptions about working dogs, especially livestock guardian breeds like Great Pyrenees—how they’re raised, why they live differently than house pets, and why pet standards don’t always apply to working roles. Drawing from my background with hunting, herding, and farm dogs, I explain the difference between livestock guardians and farm guardians and invite listeners to think critically about breed-specific needs, farm protection, and respectful support during hard seasons.
Episode Links
Homestead Education Shop: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop/
Hanner Homestead: https://hannerhomestead.com/shop/
Porthill Printing: https://porthillprinting.com/
Livestock Guardian: https://amzn.to/4j08Riq
Herding Dogs: https://amzn.to/3L3Vkts
Herding Dogs on the Homestead: https://amzn.to/48FctTn
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In this episode, Kody sits down with Lindy Bryant of Northwoods of Idaho—Air Force veteran, disaster response specialist, and creator of the Grab and Go Binder and Survival in a Bottle kits.
They break down real-life preparedness for normal people: families, single parents, seniors, urban dwellers, and rural homesteaders who want to be ready for power outages, job loss, medical emergencies, and everyday “mini disasters” long before a comet hits the earth.
From emergency binders and car kits to bartering, community support, and skill-based prepping, this conversation will help you rethink preparedness as a practical, affordable, and deeply caring way to protect your family.
Episode Links
Website: https://www.northwoodsofidaho.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthWoodsOfIdaho
Get it on Amazon: Do It Yourself: Grab-N-Go Binder
Lindy's Book: The Single Person's Guide to Preparedness: Prepping for One!
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
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Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In this episode, Kody chats with Katie Olthoff, co-founder of Chop Local and Chop Local University, about helping farmers sell meat directly to consumers in today’s market. Katie shares how she transitioned from teaching elementary school in rural Iowa to building an online farmers' market that connects producers with buyers nationwide. Together, they unpack the difference between custom-exempt and retail meat sales, how inspection laws affect shipping, and why clear pricing and education are key to building trust with customers. Katie also shares insights on simplifying online sales, using email marketing instead of relying on social media, and creative strategies for selling the lesser-known cuts that often sit in farmers’ freezers.
Episode Links
Chop Local Website: https://choplocal.com/
Chop Local University: https://www.choplocaluniversity.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/choplocalmeat
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@choplocal
Podcast: Meat Success
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In this episode, Kody tackles one of the most complex and often misunderstood topics in America: the food stamp system and its impact on personal responsibility, nutrition, and self-sufficiency. She traces its origins from FDR’s 1939 program to today’s SNAP, uncovering how a system designed to feed the hungry gradually created a culture of dependency. Drawing from her own experience as a single mother who once relied on food assistance, Kody offers a compassionate yet challenging perspective on how modern policies, education gaps, and processed food industries have eroded our connection to real food and the skills to provide it.
She reminds listeners that if those in power control the food, they control the people. Through history, statistics, and personal reflection, Kody urges families to reclaim their independence by learning to cook, grow, and nourish themselves. She calls for a return of home economics and small-scale agriculture to schools, stronger nutrition education, and support for farmers—the very people who sustain our nation. This thought-provoking conversation challenges the idea that aid alone can solve hunger and points toward a future where resilience, knowledge, and self-reliance take the lead.
Episode Links
Brand new student planner: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/homestead-student-planner/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/160411704
Porthill Printing website: www.porthillprinting.com
Porthill Printing social media: @porthillprinting
Book Links:
- The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
- Omnivores Dilemma
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In this episode, Kody sits down with Greg and Kristen Leininger, founders of Steader, to share how their own homesteading challenges sparked the idea for a faith-led, community-driven app built to reconnect local food systems. They open up about turning that vision into a working platform that helps neighbors buy, sell, and trade. From their family’s journey toward a simpler, purpose-filled life to their mission of helping others live closer to God’s design for food, land, and fellowship, Greg and Kristen show how technology can actually bring homesteaders back together—one trade, seed, or story at a time.
Episode Links
Website: https://www.steader.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steaderapp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steaderapp/
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
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In this episode, Kody sits down with author Brian Combs of The Homestead Kids to share how a dad’s bedtime stories, written to help his newly adopted daughters navigate a big move, grew into a faith-led adventure series that’s turning reluctant readers into eager book finishers. Brian opens up about weaving Scripture naturally into wholesome homestead tales, why he designed the books with full-color chapter illustrations, 14-point type, and a dyslexia-friendly edition, and the reader feedback that keeps him writing.
Episode Links
Website: https://thehomesteadkidsbooks.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095518380679
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadkidsbooks/
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In this episode, Kody sits down with Jennifer Wheeler, co-founder of Grass Fed Skin, to share the inspiring story of how she and her husband, Eric, followed God’s calling to leave their established healthcare careers and build a family-run, faith-led skincare business. Jennifer opens up about the moment she felt led to start something new, the early days of crafting tallow balm at home, and how their simple, natural product has transformed lives by helping people heal their skin and reduce toxins in their homes.
Episode Links
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Website- https://mygrassfedskin.com/
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/grassfedskin
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550030956702
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
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In this episode, Kody Hanner opens up about one of the most important (and overlooked) parts of homesteading life — building real, lasting community in rural areas. From her own experiences moving before COVID to discovering how neighbors rallied in times of crisis, Kody dives deep into the why and how behind connection, support, and mental wellness on the homestead.
Whether you’re new to country life, raising your kids off-grid, or transitioning from city living, this episode offers inspiration and tangible ways to find your people — in person, not just online.
Episode Links
Ladies Homestead Gathering: https://www.nlhg.org/
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In this episode, Kody shares what’s been happening on her homestead and in her business — from breeding season and beef prices to the big leap into running a full in-house print shop. She opens up about the real-life challenges and triumphs of raising livestock, growing a business, and raising a family — all while staying rooted in her mission to reshape agricultural education for the next generation.
Kody also reflects on why “Agriculture Is Everywhere” — how it impacts every aspect of our daily lives, why kids need hands-on life skills now more than ever, and her growing vision to bring agriculture and home economics back to the heart of modern education.
Whether you’re a homeschool parent, small-scale farmer, or simply passionate about where your food comes from, this episode is a reminder that we’re all connected through agriculture.
Episode Links
Homestead Economics & Business Mini Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/homestead-economics-business-mini-course/
Seasons on the Homestead: Autumn Educational Activity Book: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/seasons-on-the-homestead-autumn-educational-activity-book/
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In this episode, I’m joined by Cheryl Daley—homeschooling mom, speaker, author and host of The Homeschool How To Podcast. Cheryl is passionate about helping parents recognize how culture and education are shaping their children, often by design, and equipping families to stand firm in their faith.
With years of homeschooling experience and a heart for encouraging other parents, Cheryl shares how families can guard their children’s hearts and minds, strengthen their faith foundation, and raise resilient kids in today’s world. We explore how cultural influences affect the next generation, why intentional parenting matters, and practical steps you can take to build a Christ-centered home.
Episode Links
Website: https://thehomeschoolhowto.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089912183883
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehomeschoolhowtopodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehomeschoolhowto
Grab your copy of Cheryl’s brand-new Homeschool Starter Guide eBook!- https://thehomeschoolhowto.com/product/the-homeschool-how-to-complete-starter-guide/
Get your copy of Let's Talk, Emergencies on Amazon today!
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In this episode, I’m joined by Katie J Trent—bestselling author of Dishing Up Devotions, Recipes for a Sweet Child, and A Merry and Bright Adventure, and founder of the Family Faith-Building Academy & Community. Katie’s mission is simple yet powerful: make discipleship easier—and deliciously fun—for busy homeschooling families.
With over 15 years of experience in counseling, ministry, and church planting, Katie shares how hands-on family discipleship can weave biblical character traits into everyday life. We explore how to define your family’s faith background, set intentional goals for what you want to teach your kids, and multiply the gifts God has given you.
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Episode Links
Website: https://katiejtrent.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katiejtrent
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiejtrent/
Purchase Katie's books: Dishing Up Devotions, Recipes for a Sweet Child, and A Merry and Bright Adventure
Grab Katie's 101 Life Skills Bundle FREE: https://katiejtrent.com/lifeskills/
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In this episode, I’m joined by Mary Bryant Shrader—author of The Modern Pioneer Cookbook and The Modern Pioneer Pantry, and the host of Mary’s Nest on YouTube, where she shares over 700 videos on nourishing, traditional cooking from scratch.
Mary opens up about her journey from homeschooling mom to a trusted voice in traditional food. Her books aren’t just cookbooks—they’re hands-on guides for anyone ready to make simple, wholesome meals at home. We discuss the free K–12 cooking curriculum she created, the value of real-life skills such as rendering lard, making broth, and baking from scratch, and how she teaches in a way that’s encouraging—not overwhelming.
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Episode Links
YouTube: Mary’s Nest
Website: marysnest.com
Purchase her cookbook here: marysnest.com/my-cookbook
Download your free copy of The Modern Pioneer Cookbook Curriculum: https://marysnest.com/cookbook-curriculum/
Facebook: facebook.com/marysnest
Instagram: instagram.com/marysnest
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In this episode, I am joined by Amanda Nigg—better known as Farm Fit Momma—a homeschooling mom and entrepreneur who built a business that fits her life and family, not the other way around. Amanda shares her real-life journey of growing a purpose-driven brand while raising kids, managing homeschooling, and staying rooted in faith.
From early-morning bookkeeping to balancing client work during naptime, Amanda opens up about the flexibility, discipline, and intentional planning it takes to run a successful business from home.
If you're a homeschooling parent, work-from-home mom, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with relatable insights and encouragement to help you build a business that aligns with your values, your schedule, and your purpose.
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Episode Links
Website: https://www.farmfitmomma.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmfitmomma/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farmfitmomma
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In this episode, I sit down with Alex McRae, founder of Alair Ag Drones and co-founder of Nature Shield Pest & Lawn, to explore how drone technology is revolutionizing modern agriculture. Raised in rural Idaho, Alex blends his love for farming and aviation to support sustainable, healthy land practices. From crop dusting with drones to navigating FAA certifications, he shares how innovation is helping small farms thrive.
But that’s not all, Alex also discusses his family’s homeschooling journey, how real-world experiences shape their education, and the value of bringing entrepreneurship to the kitchen table.
Sponsored by BaseCampEd - It Takes a Village, Build Yours Today!
Episode Links
Alair Ag Drones Website- https://alairdrones.com/
Nature Shield Pest & Lawn Website- www.gonatureshield.com
Nature Shield Pest & Lawn Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/gonatureshield
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In this episode, I welcome Dennita and Mimi from The One-Room Red Schoolhouse in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. This unique, faith-based one-room schoolhouse blends traditional academics with hands-on homesteading and entrepreneurial education. Tune in as they discuss their mission, how they structure their days, and why practical, nature-based learning is essential in today’s world.
Sponsored by BaseCampEd - It Takes a Village, Build Yours Today!
Episode Links
Website- https://redschoolhousenetwork.com/
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/the_one_room_red_schoolhouse/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheRedBarnFarmVA
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In this episode, I talk with Tiffany Michaels of Sparrow Homeschool about using real-world experiences to teach history, geography, and faith. With over 15 years of homeschooling experience and a background in social work, Tiffany brings a thoughtful and hands-on approach to education.
She shares how travel through the Pacific Northwest shaped her curriculum, inspired connections to Indigenous history, and supported a Christian worldview. From field trips and artwork to tough conversations and humor, Tiffany shows how to make homeschool history meaningful and memorable.
Sponsored by BaseCampEd - It Takes a Village, Build Yours Today!
Episode Links
Sparrow Homeschool Website- https://sparrowhomeschool.com/
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In this episode, I’m opening up with a little encouragement and honesty—because homesteading doesn’t have to be picture-perfect to be meaningful. I’m talking about redefining what homesteading looks like when money’s tight, and how purpose-driven hustle can still lead to big wins.
I share real, practical tips on cutting costs through cooking from scratch, bartering and trading, offering labor in exchange for goods or knowledge, and sourcing what you need for free or cheap. It’s all about building self-sufficiency and community, on your terms.
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Episode Links-
Homemade Cost Cutting Guide- https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/homemade-cost-cutting/
Business Coaching- https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/business-call/
How to Start a Homestead Business Guide- https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/how-to-start-a-homestead-business-planning-guide/
Kody Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
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In this episode, we’re joined by Stacey Carpenter of Hop’n Ridge Ranch — a dedicated homesteader, entrepreneur, and educator who’s building a thriving life rooted in purpose and practicality. Stacey shares her journey of starting a homestead from the ground up and how she’s turned her passion into a full-fledged business and educational platform.
We talk about the realities of balancing family, farming, and finances — from raising livestock with intention to teaching others through hands-on experiences. Stacey opens up about the learning curves, the wins, and the mission behind Hop’n Ridge Ranch.
Whether you’re new to homesteading or looking to grow your farm-based business, this episode offers a candid look at what it takes to make it work, with tips on marketing, community-building, and staying true to your “why” along the way.
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Episode Links
Find Hop'n Ridge Ranch on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/hopnridgeranch
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Give Stacey a call at 509-944-5559
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In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Kilpatrick of Farm on Central, a seasoned farmer, educator, and advocate for sustainable small-scale agriculture. Michael shares valuable insights into the world of urban farming, how to thrive within city limits, and why smart marketing is key to farm success.
We dig into the real struggles small farmers face — from navigating confusing regulations to staying afloat financially — and Michael offers practical, experience-backed advice on how to diversify your income streams to build resilience on your homestead or farm.
Whether you’re a backyard grower, market gardener, or dreaming of your first CSA, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and real talk about the challenges and opportunities in modern farming.
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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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Episode Links
Find out more about the Montana Homesteaders Festival in Plains, MT on June 20th-21st- https://www.montanahomesteadersfestival.com
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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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Neem oil for orchards: https://amzn.to/3ZbPMRM
Explanation of Mineral Wheel: https://vbfarms.com/minerals-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important/
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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 farmers facing inspection and regulatory issues and may provide representation of members facing litigation if it fits our mission. We work to influence state and local policy to ease the regulatory burden placed on independent farmers.
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Find FCLDF: www.farmtoconsumer.org
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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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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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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
Find Jessica: www.moosevalleyranch.com
Jessica's Social Media: www.instagram.com/moosevalleyranch
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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
Survival Garden Seeds: https://survivalgardenseeds.com/?ref=KODY10
Livestock Culling: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/culling-livestock/
Incubation Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/courses/incubating-eggs-for-profit/
Homestead Business Resources: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business/
Legal and Regulatory Considerations: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/how-to-navigate-food-laws-while-diversifying-income-with-your-homestead-business/
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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!
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True Leaf Ground Cover: https://trueleafmarket.com/products/garden-cover-crop-mix
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Incubation Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/incubation-course/
Business Coaching: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/business-call/
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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 food issues.
This episode is packed with great information on homesteading, homeschooling, and how health can look different for everyone.
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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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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.forbes.com/sites/daphneewingchow/2025/02/24/first-lab-grown-whole-cows-milk-to-debut-in-the-us/
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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_
Living Traditions Website: www.livingtraditionshub.com
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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!
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Homestead Education Blog: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homemadestories
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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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The New Wooly Whey: www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com
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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-result-driven-goals-in-your-life/
Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/423zvAi
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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-misconceptions-about-being-a-homesteader/
Business/Homestead Coaching: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business/
Episode with Durenda Wilson: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-106-an-honest-talk-about-raising-boys-with-durenda-wilson/
Pray for and donate to Durenda's medical costs: https://www.givesendgo.com/durenda-wilson
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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
Starting a Homestead Business: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business/
Storey Guides: https://amzn.to/3DA6Dp2
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z0oi2k-EQtU
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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://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-saved-our-struggling-homestead/
How to Make Money on Your Homestead Episode: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-episode-93-how-to-make-money-on-your-homestead/
Homestead Money Makers: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/low-cost-homestead-money-makers/
Starting a Homestead Business Planning Guide: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/how-to-start-a-homestead-business-planning-guide/
Poultry Incubation Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/incubation-course/
Business Coaching: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/business-call/
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Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
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://youtu.be/Q3sKxlj9TSA
Raw Milk Explained: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/home-dairying/
Farm Fresh Pork: www.hannerhomestead.com
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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
Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com
Raising Self-Sufficient Kids: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Hanner Homestead IG: www.instagram.com/thehannerhomestead
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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
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Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com
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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.homesteadtrivia.com
Homestead Winter Preparedness: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-winter-preparation/
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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/
Dog Food Recipe: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/dog-food/
Oatmeal Packets: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/oatmeal-packets/
1000 Hours Outside: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/
BoxTops for Education: https://www.boxtops4education.com/
Feeding You Lies by Vani Hari: https://amzn.to/3YFL5zB
BHT: https://davidsuzuki.org/living-green/dirty-dozen-bha-bht/#:~:text=Health%20and%20Environmental%20Hazards&text=Long%2Dterm%20exposure%20to%20high,in%20certain%20situations%20%5B5%5D.
Food Dyes: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2957945/
Reagan-Udall Foundation (Associated with FDA): https://reaganudall.org/about-us/policies#:~:text=The%20Reagan%2DUdall%20Foundation%20for%20the%20FDA%20is%20an%20independent,made%20to%20the%20FDA%20Foundation.
Farmers Vs. Foodies Book: https://amzn.to/3UnBv1W
Weston A Price Foundation: https://www.westonaprice.org/#gsc.tab=0
Rogue Food: https://roguefoodconference.com/
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Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
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
"Be You" by Rozy Kilmer: https://amzn.to/4eZ6glV
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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!
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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/
Business or Homeschool Coaching: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/business-call/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Watch the podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
Stocking your basement with freeze-dried foods and bottled water isn't the worst idea, but would you be able to sustain your family when the basement is empty?
Today, I'm sharing my thoughts on how to prepare for short- and long-term shutdowns without a ton of extra work or money.
Episode Links
Nutritional Health Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-117-asking-questions-about-nutritional-health-with-rachel-hester/
Self-Sufficient Kids Pre-Order: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Introduction to Homestead Science Textbook: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/introduction-to-homestead-science-textbook/
Homemade Cost Cutting: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/homemade-cost-cutting/
Seed Saving: https://amzn.to/3Yg6jEC
Emergency Medicine Handbook: https://amzn.to/4fdaA1w
The Art of Natural Cheesemaking: https://amzn.to/46dQ9gR
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Watch this episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
My friend Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm and I decided it was time to start asking questions and take a deep dive into the nutritional health that homesteaders are pursuing. We share our personal stories and then bring in all our shared knowledge and personal contacts to understand what's happening to our bodies when we are doing it all right or especially when we aren't.
I hope you enjoy our banter and stories. Below are links to everything we talked about. We also ask that you share your nutritional questions with us.
Find Rachel
Email: whoopsydaisyfarm@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoopsydaisyfarm
Find Kody
Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadeducation
Podcast Links
Get Kody's E-book Free on Homemade Cost Cutting: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/subscribe
Plexus Gut Health Products: https://mysite.plexusworldwide.com/homemaderevelation
doTERRA: https://referral.doterra.me/10277735
My friend Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm and I decided it was time to start asking questions and take a deep dive into the nutritional health that homesteaders are pursuing. We share our personal stories and then bring in all our shared knowledge and personal contacts to understand what's happening to our bodies when we are doing it all right or especially when we aren't.
I hope you enjoy our banter and stories. Below are links to everything we talked about. We also ask that you share your nutritional questions with us.
Find Rachel
Email: whoopsydaisyfarm@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoopsydaisyfarm
Find Kody
Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadeducation
Podcast Links
Kody & Rachel's Podcast on Sheep Dairying: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exploring-the-dairy-sheep-with-rachel-hester/id1621155247?i=1000630419134
Hanner Homestead (Pork Sales): https://www.hannerhomestead.com
Bone Marrow Transplant: www.bethematch.com
Gut Health (so much info out there!): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6682904/
Omnivores Dilemma: https://amzn.to/3RVgqKH
Joel Salitin Books: https://amzn.to/3S2jWD9
GAPS Diet: https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/the-gaps-diet-a-powerful-healing-protocol/#gsc.tab=0
BioFeedback Machine: www.spianaturalhealth.com
As homeschooling through the high school years becomes more popular and accepted, it is important to ensure you support your whole student. Kris Cox of Homeschool with Confidence shares how to guide your student through high school, from career assessment to transcript planning.
Find Kris
Website: www.hswithconfidence.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krismcox/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kris.m.cox/Books: https://hswithconfidence.com/shop/ Kody's LinksWebsite: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Sponsor Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/
Watch Episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
As a certified teacher turned homeschooling mom herself, Natalie Burns from Homeschool Teaching Simplified is on a mission to empower homeschooling moms with the tools to teach critical thinking skills, without sacrificing time from the core subjects, so you can see your child take initiative for their learning.
"How can we continue to engage with society when we are not growing?" - Natalie
Find Natalie
Website: www.homeschoolteachingsimplified.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschoolteachingsimplified
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Sponsor Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/
Watch Episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
In the early 1900s, American families had an average of four magazine subscriptions. Today, magazines with educational content are making a comeback with the help of visionaries like Carolynne Hill of Hillside Market.
Find Carolynne
Website: www.thehillsidemarket.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehillsidemarket
Kody's Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Self-sufficiency is more than growing your own food; practical crafts are also skills that have been put by the wayside. Brittany Ford of Mountain Girl Makes It joins me to discuss ways to create on your homestead.
Find Brittany
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountain_girl_makes_it/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homesteading Kids Community: www.homesteadingkids.com
Advertise with me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/
There are conversations floating around social media that "Back To The Land" movements come in 6 year cycles. So join me on a journey through my research to decide if homestead influencers still have a place on social media.
Staking Her Claim: https://amzn.to/44Ouj2y
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Homestead Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homesteading Kids Community: www.homesteadingkids.com
Sponsor the Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/
Sometimes, I just feel the need to share some updates. This episode talks about what happening on our homestead, with our business, the kids, my products, and my favorite books. There is a lot of information in this episode, so check out some of the links below for more information.
Episode Links
Sponsor the podcast: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship
Event Schedule: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Books and Reading
GoodReads Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kodyhanner
Big Chicken by Maryn McKenna: https://amzn.to/3K1Wr90
12-Week Year by Brian P Moran: https://amzn.to/3wzkr00
Born in the Country by David B Danborn: https://amzn.to/3yjKDMI
Worst Hard Times by Timothy Egan: https://amzn.to/44FalHI
The Mountain is You Brianna West: https://amzn.to/3V0DSHx
Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier: https://amzn.to/44DUfhx
Old Fashioned on Purpose: https://amzn.to/44GWnFa
Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff: https://amzn.to/44Favii
1984 by George Orwell: https://amzn.to/3wKwuaO
What are you reading? Email me: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com
Homestead Science: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Survival Basics: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/survival
Homesteading Kids Community: www.homesteadingkids.com
Tiffany Noone of Fern Woods Farm shares her story of getting started homesteading, nostalgia of a childhood on her grandmother's farm, and her new children's book coming out this summer!
Find Tiffany
Website: https://www.fernwoodsfarm.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fernwoodsfarm/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Advertise on The Homestead Education Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/
Through total exhaustion and jetlag, I share the beauty of praising and uplifting homestead women.
Podcast Links
Become a Sponsor: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsor
Women's Homestead Society Episode: https://bit.ly/WHSepisode
Sophia Eng's Episode: https://bit.ly/sophiasepisode
Nourishing Asian Diet: https://amzn.to/3UjWstF
Rachel Hester's Episode: https://bit.ly/rachelhesterepisode
The Homestead Sheep Dairy: https://amzn.to/3JFKGVx
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Roxy Kilmer from Simply Seeded and author of new children's book, Be You. Roxy is a fellow homesteader who teaches you to grow where you are planted!
Find Roxy
Website: https://www.simplyseeded.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyseededtoo
Book Be You: https://amzn.to/44dVCmJ
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Join a Community of Homestead Parents: www.homesteadingkids.com
Watch Video Episodes: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
My goal was to teach self-sufficiency skills to the next generation, but it has also been laid upon my heart to teach parents how to instill in their kids a desire for self-sufficiency. I would like to tell you some of my story of an honest homestead mom.
Episode Links:
Hanner Homestead: info@hannerhomestead.com
Hillsider Magazine (available until 4/22/2024): https://thehillsidemarket.com/collections/hillsider-library/products/spring-edition-24?sca_ref=5214991.61SYL0S1cP
Homesteading Kids Community: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading-kids-community
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Raising boys often makes us question why in the world they were designed the way they were. But as Durenda Wilson, author of Raising Boys to Men, so hilariously puts it, stupidity is not sustainable. Meaning there is hope for these rambunctious little guys who have blessed our lives!
Find Durenda:
Website: www.durendawilson.com
Get her book, Raising Boys to Men: https://amzn.to/3J9tlnR
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Poultry Incubation Waitlist: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/poultry-incubation-course/
Homesteading Kids Challenge: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/poultry-incubation-course/
Dale Cox is a food scientist who has developed several science curriculums on food science and then also on physics through the use of Legos. He has an interesting story about how he pursued a career in food science, and we discuss the merits of food education for our youth.
Dale's Links:
Website: https://edible-knowledge.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authordalewcox
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edible_knowledge/
Kody's Links:
Farm 2 Table Direct Show: https://www.youtube.com/@thefarm2tabledirectshow
My Events Schedule: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Homesteading Kids Challenge: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading-kids-challenge
Website: www.thehomesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Science Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
Get an introduction to backyard chickens with Dalia Monterroso, the self-proclaimed President of Chickenlandia. Dalia has a popular YouTube channel (Welcome to Chickenlandia), a podcast (Bawk Tawk), a chicken course, and a couple of chicken books out there to share her knowledge with you.
Podcast Links
Website: www.welcometochickenlandia.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WelcometoChickenlandia
Podcast: https://welcometochickenlandia.com/welcome-to-the-podcast/
Dalia's Book, Let's All Keep Chickens: https://amzn.to/3IQuYGT
Homestead Education's Chicken Responsibility Chart: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/chicken-chores/
Kody's Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_educaiton
Unschooling is a homeschooling method that is rapidly growing in popularity, especially within the homestead community. Diana Peterson from Radically Unschooling shares how kids will rise to embrace their own learning when given the opportunity. However, the key to successful unschooling is learning how to unschool ourselves.
Episode Links
Find Diana: www.instagram.com/radically.unschooling
Unschooling to University: https://amzn.to/4a18Aqe
Homestead Education Planner Pages: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/homestead-student-planner-pages/
Kody's Link:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Homestead Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Laura Millat from The Girly Homesteader Podcast shares her story of becoming a homesteader when she felt like she didn't fit any of the molds.
While she navigates her journey, she jokes about homestead scout badges and has put together a beautiful and useful planner that you can get for 15% off with code KODY15.
Show Links
Laura's Website: www.thegirlyhomesteader.com
Bug Bite Thing: https://amzn.to/49Ur2AQ
Kody's Links:
Homestead Business: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business
Speaking Schedule: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Homestead Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Jen Roberts from Farm Fresh Family gives insight into why so many of us have been called to the homestead life. Jen has an amazing and inspirational story about becoming a gluten-free homesteading family.
Check out Jen's Gluten-Free Cook, and don't miss her second one launching this week!
Find Jen:
Website: www.farmfreshfamilyfl.com
IG: www.instagram.com/farmfreshfamily
Gluten Alert Dog Training: www.instagram.com/oakleighsnoseknows
Book suggestion, Energy Bus: https://amzn.to/3V38RnS
Book suggestion, Hunt Gather Parent: https://amzn.to/3wMIRCS
Kody's Link:
Research Overwhelm: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-research-overwhelm/
Homestead Business: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business
Speaking Schedule: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Homestead Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
I can't believe I recorded the 100th episode of The Homestead Education Podcast! I have shared so much with you, had so many amazing guests, and been through so many ups and downs. Tune into today's episodes to hear where we've been and where we are going!
Episode Links:
Homestead Business: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business
Local Food Worksheet: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/local-food
Speaking Schedule: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Homestead Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
We are pumping our bodies with synthetic vitamins in an effort to get healthy. Why not use what nature has given us? I'm referring to organ meat. Before you run away gagging, James Berry from Pluck Seasoning is on the podcast today to tell us all about using freeze-dried organ meats in our food.
Get 20% off with code: KODY20
Podcast Links:
Pluck Seasonings Website: https://eatpluck.com/
Comfort Crisis Book: https://amzn.to/3IhUa8Z
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homesteading and entrepreneurship have a symbiotic relationship in that we make our own schedules and are always seeking new adventures. Janet Garman from Timbercreek Farm and Sawdust Publishing shares the joys and pitfalls of owning a business while homesteading and why we make those choices.
Find Janet
Timber Creek Farmer: https://www.timbercreekfarmer.com/
Sawdust Publishing: https://sawdustpublishing.com/
Hope For Homesteaders: https://hopeforhomesteadersfoundation.com/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Learn about seen starting procedure and timing with Jason Spahr from Survival Garden Seeds. Jason also shares the benefits of Survival Garden seeds and the benefits of their site.
Get 20% off Survival Garden Seed Packs: https://survivalgardenseeds.com/?ref=KODY10
Enter to Win the Homestead Survival Pack before 2/11/2024: https://survivalgardenseeds.com/pages/homestead-education-contest?ref=KODY10
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
We always feel like we have to stick to the plan or tough it out with homeschool curriculum. Christine Weller from Schoolhouse Teachers joins us today to chat about when it's ok to pivot and make those changes in your homeschool. We talk about different learning styles and meeting the needs of each of your children.
Take a minute to check out Schoolhouse Teachers: www.schoolhouesteachers.com
And feel free to reach out to Christine directly at: cweller@theoldschoolhouse.com
Find Kody
www.thehomesteadeadeducation.com
This is the rawest conversation I will hopefully ever share with you. At the same time, I hope that you take this information to help you and your family grow and build your own homestead education.
Links
Homestead Bundle: https://thehillsidemarket.com/pages/ultimate-homesteading-package?sca_ref=5214991.61SYL0S1cP
The Worst Hard Times: https://amzn.to/4b2OMnh
Little House on The Prarie Series: https://amzn.to/3vGuyiT
Four Agreements: https://amzn.to/4b0KRY4
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homesteads follow an agrarian schedule to meet the needs of the seasons and the market. Learn how I plan my homestead by month and tips for a successful year every year.
Don't forget to check out the Ultimate Homestead Bundle before Jan. 21, 2024!
Episode Links
Ultimate Homestead Bundle: https://thehillsidemarket.com/pages/ultimate-homesteading-package?sca_ref=5214991.61SYL0S1cP
Homestead Planner Book: https://amzn.to/3NY1qtA
Seed Starting Site: www.garden.org
Free Homestead Guides: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homemade-freebies/
Animal Health Guide: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/winter-animal-health/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Making money on your homestead helps offset your living costs but can also help keep you or your spouse home with the family. However, sometimes, it is hard to wade through food and agriculture regulations! I break it down for you by product type and where to find information for your state.
Episode Links:
How to Start a Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business/
Survival Waitlist: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/survival
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Homesteads are a year-round job, but you have to reset at some point in your agrarian schedule. Learn how I reground for the year on my homestead, for my business, and our homeschool.
There are a ton of links, so browse them for some handy tips!
Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
PNW Pigs: www.hannerhomestead.com
Survival Course: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/survival
Prepper Planner: https://amzn.to/3GVxbzw
Frixion Pens: https://amzn.to/3GVmEVh
Homestead Business Coaching: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business/
TrueLeaf (Free shipping on $75 orders): https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-139809-277182-153185
The Four Agreements: https://amzn.to/41Ajjo4
Podcast about the fringes of society: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-f2t6c-1221701
I like to "slow down" for the winter. Although that usually means that I am reading, baking, and creating more. So call it what you will. Either way, in this episode, I share many of the books I read this year and which are waiting in the queue.
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
PNW Pork: www.hannerhomestead.com
Good Reads Profile: www.goodreads.com/kodyhanner
Books for Homestead Kids Blog: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/what-are-my-homestead-kids-reading/
Amazon Storefront: www.amazon.com/homestead_education
Horsemanship With Brandy: Horsemanship with Brandy: https://www.horsemanshipwithbrandy.com/a/2147685007/rrU2e6mV
Here is a recap of the co-op survival course I taught this semester. For co-ops or your homeschool classroom, encourage the kids to get their hands dirty and push outside their comfort zone!
Kody's Show LinksWebsite: www.thehomesteadeducation.comPNW Pork: info@hannerhomestead.comSurvival Waitlist: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/survival/YouTube Heifer Video: https://youtu.be/wgRITGLus04https://youtu.be/7sURdFvZcwg?si=5USoA4eVdDbNaeJoHomesteaders Guide to Relocation: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/relocating/Animal Tracks Game: https://amzn.to/4aaskYZ
Planning and starting a homestead can feel incredibly overwhelming, even for those who live a rural life already. Join me for an insightful conversation with my friend and business manager, Hailey Patterson, as we discuss her fears and roadblocks to starting a family homestead.
Find Hailey
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100035743236008
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hai.ray25/ TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@rayleyhai Kody's Show LinksWebsite: www.thehomesteadeducation.comPNW Pork: info@hannerhomestead.comSurvival Waitlist: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/survival/YouTube Read Aloud: https://youtu.be/7sURdFvZcwg?si=5USoA4eVdDbNaeJoHomesteaders Guide to Relocation: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/relocating/Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner: https://amzn.to/3NcQ1FW
Karen Morris from "Are You Prepared, Mama?" shares about her journey to a year without the grocery store and what that can mean for you.
Find Karen
Website: www.areyourpreparedmama.com
A Year Without The Grocery Store: https://amzn.to/46tS3bG
Workbook: https://amzn.to/49VLEZx
Prepared Planner: https://amzn.to/3SVsNYJ
Our favorite Frixion Pens: https://amzn.to/47F2KcY
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
If you have ever considered sign language as a second language or wanted to teach it in your homeschool, Larry Leonard from the American Sign Language Center has an option for you. Larry tells an interesting story of his life immersed in the deaf community, and how that has formed him into the teacher he is today.
Find Larry Leonard
https://americansignlanguagecenter.com/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
Spokane Spice Company: https://bit.ly/spokanespice
After trucking my family across the country to conference after conference this year, my six-year-old made quite a name for himself. Because of that, I thought it would be fun to interview him similarly to many of my other guests to see what he might have to say.
Enjoy "What did Wade say?"
Find Kody: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Links from today's episode:
Let's Talk About Lard YouTube: https://youtu.be/ATKkw1_x9w4
Spokane Spices: https://bit.ly/spokanespice
The Modern Homesteading Podcast: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/category/podcast/
Horsemanship with Brandy: https://www.horsemanshipwithbrandy.com/a/2147685007/rrU2e6mV
Nick & Lisa Meissner from Sustainable Preparedness and The Ready Life Podcast share some amazing, thought-provoking information in regard to setting up an off-grid system.
Did you know that you don't have to make huge sacrifices or spend a fortune setting up an off-grid system? Do you have your priorities lined out when considering an off-grid system? The Meissners give so many wonderful tips and have a ton of resources for you to start planning today!
Find The Meisners: www.susprep.com
Find Kody: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Links from today's episode:
Commercial Homestead Pigs YouTube: https://youtu.be/hWrqGo94rNs
Horsemanship with Brandy: https://www.horsemanshipwithbrandy.com/a/2147685007/rrU2e6mV
Kimmie Pitman shares her family's inspirational story of opting out of the system and hitting the road to pursue an RV life. She and her husband are committed to being the ones who teach their children while experiencing life!
Find Kimmie: https://www.instagram.com/wildpitmans/
Find Kody: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Links from today's episode:
Ancient Civilizations: https://amzn.to/46Pi0n1
Horsemanship With Brandy: https://www.horsemanshipwithbrandy.com/a/2147685007/rrU2e6mV
MaryPat Sass, the daughter of a dairyman and the wife of a crop farmer, joins The Homestead Education Podcast to share her passion for preserving traditions. After an evening chat with her husband's grandmother one night about stories of years passed on the farm, MaryPat saw a need to preserve those memories for generations to come.
Find MaryPat Sass
Intstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marypat.sass/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-crops/id1686265288
Journals: www.groundedjournals.co
Cheese Company: www.thecheeseryil.com
Kody's Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Are you ready to think outside the milk jug?
Rachel Hester from Whoopsy Daisy Farm tells about her journey to raising dairy sheep and their deep-rooted history. While she was beginning her journey, she realized that there was minimal information available on sheep dairying. This led Rachel to write her book The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep to share the information she has acquired and vetted to help you explore the dairy sheep.
Find Rachel
Instagram: www.instagram.com/whoopsydaisyfarm
Get your copy of The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep: https://amzn.to/46FhXcQ
Kody's Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Does the soil in your garden provide everything your plants need?
Karson breaks down how to test and amend your soil naturally along with some fun stories! Learn how to use sea salt and clays to get the most from your soil and provide for your livestock with Redmond Agriculture's products.
Get the Remond Agriculture Soil Test: https://bit.ly/homesteadsoil
Kody's Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
There’s a reason homesteading and homeschooling often go hand-in-hand. We recognize the shortcomings in the system and want to create a better childhood and a better future for our kids—one where they are free to be creative, healthy, active, smart, resilient, and resourceful. But as simple as that kind of life sounds, it’s not always easy.
Today’s podcast guest gets it. Ginny Yurich is the genius behind the 1000 Hours Outside movement and the author of the upcoming book Until the Streetlights Come On! Ginny discovered the benefits of unstructured outside play when her children were small. She was surprised to find that most children spend 1200 hours every year on a screen, and she began experimenting with the idea of spending hours upon hours outside with her kids in response to that notion. Ginny talks about the technological advances and modern-day comforts that are actually harming our children’s health, and social, mental, emotional, and physical development.
If you have children in your life, check out the full episode to learn more about the 1000 Hours Outside movement and how you can raise happy, healthy, well-rounded kids in this tech-heavy culture.
Don’t forget to leave a review and let me know if you want to hear more episodes like this one!
Find Ginny:
Website: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/
Track Your Time Outside!: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers
Book: Until the Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future - Ginny MEd Yurich: https://amzn.to/3PPuHrI
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000hoursoutside/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1000hoursoutside
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAh7PGo3i2OqKlzHP0_ThOA/featured
Other Resources:
The Reconnect Movement - Sean Killingsworth: https://thereconnectmovement.com/
Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children by Angela J Hanscom: https://amzn.to/461DCw8
The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place - Andy Crouch: https://amzn.to/48qq7Ye
Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis--and How to Restore Our Sanity - Nicholas Kardaras: https://amzn.to/3RzM3KD
Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents―and What They Mean for America's Future - Jean M. Twenge PhD: https://amzn.to/3Lxizcs
The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self - Michael Easter: https://amzn.to/457Cq8W
Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your Head - Carla Hannaford: https://amzn.to/3POpSz4
Free to Learn - Peter Gray: https://amzn.to/3PS71mw
There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge) - Linda Åkeson McGurk: https://amzn.to/3PR1nkK
Kody’s Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Fall is here again, and I'm ready to pull out my starter and make ALL THE BREAD for soup season. But have you ever wondered what is up with sourdough? In the last few years, sourdough’s been blowing up the internet as people all across the world try their hand at baking tangy, complex, DIY loaves and recipes.
In today's episode, we'll tell you how the sourdough craze got its start and how you can jump on the bandwagon just in time for your next bowl of soup.
Today’s podcast guest Kristen Stinson is the owner of The Curated Farm and my new go-to gal for all things sourdough. Kristen started her business as a way to connect with her community after moving to a 10-acre farm in rural Eastern WA. What began as a business to sell farm-grown calendula products at local farmers markets, quickly morphed into teaching sourdough classes to hundreds of people. Kristen recently was a speaker for the Modern Homesteading Conference in Idaho where she shared her knowledge and encouraged others in their sourdough journey.
She loves helping people get back to their roots and learn a skill that they can share with their families and communities, whether they’re living on a 50-acre farm or in an apartment downtown.
If you’ve ever tried and failed to make great sourdough or you’d like to give it a first-time shot, Kristen’s tips can tricks will give you the confidence you need to start baking and keep your sourdough alive and well—even if you’re an infrequent baker.
Check out the full episode, and leave a review if you want to hear more episodes like this one!
Find Kristen:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecuratedfarm?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Email: kristen@thecuratedfarm.com
Website: https://thecuratedfarm.com/
Digital Sourdough Guide: https://thecuratedfarm.com/products/digital-sourdough-guide
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Ever think about combining your love for homesteading with adoption?
In this episode, I talk with Marlin and Lisa Miller of Plain Values Magazine. We dive deep into the Miller’s heartfelt adoption journey and their unique connection to the Amish community. Marlin and Lisa explain how homesteading has provided a safe, stable, and healthy environment where their children can truly bloom.
Special needs children have stolen the Millers’ heart and inspired them to create organizations that bring support and dignity to kids with special needs all around the world and help families who are eager to adopt children with special needs get finances, support, and advocacy for their adoption journey.
Join us as we navigate the remarkable story behind the Room To Bloom Foundation and the Juneberry Hill Schoolhouse. Through these non-profit organizations, the Millers are giving a voice to the vulnerable.
Find Marlin and Lisa:
Magazine: https://plainvalues.com/
Foundation: https://roomtobloomfoundation.org/
School: https://juneberryhillschoolhouse.com/
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Diving into homesteading can be a scary prospect if you don’t know what you’re doing. But today’s guest shows us it’s 100% doable to reclaim those lost skills if you keep an open mindset, stick to a seasonal/cyclical to-do list, and stay willing to learn from each other!
Today’s guest is Stephanie Leaf from the Simple Living Made Simple podcast which features interviews with a wide range of simple living experts and provides encouragement and inspiration to her audience. Stephanie is a mother of 5, wife, entrepreneur, freelance writer, and simple living strategist/coach. She helps busy, modern mothers create a simpler, healthier, more homegrown, and cozier life for their families. With her husband Brian, they have been working to transform their family's lives to be more self-sufficient, healthy, and intentional.
Get ready to hear about our homesteading challenges and how we face them with a little help from our communities.
Find Stephanie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simpleliving_madesimple/
Email: info@wingingitonthehomestead.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-living-made-simple-podcast/id1564084860
Blog: https://wingingitonthehomestead.com/
Other Links:
Book: The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael Easter - https://amzn.to/48aybwb
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
It’s 2023, and public schools are in a downward spiral. For many parents, covid was the catalyst that woke up a deep-seated desire to take back responsibility for our children’s educational and emotional well-being. But is homeschooling really the answer to a broken system? Can we really meet all of our kids’ needs inside the four walls of our home?
Today’s podcast guest says, yes! A quality education might be more accessible than you think. Meet Mandy Davis, a former elementary school principal turned homemaker, homeschooler, and homesteader. Together we talk about our experiences with the public school system and its inability to serve kids that don’t fit the mold due to neurodiversity and learning styles. We touch on some hot topics like parental consent, informal education, child-led learning, and more!
If you’re considering homeschooling or want to know what it looks like when you take charge of your kids’ education, check out Mandy’s free resources on her website and tune in to today’s episode!
“When I sat down with my husband to figure out that plan, it was not a plan without sacrifice because we were going from two incomes to a single income. It was, ‘This is going to be worth it because it's the life we want to live, and I'm okay giving up these other things.’ I wanted to find that peace and joy in my own home.” - Mandy Davis, HomeBuilt Education
Find Mandy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homebuilteducation/
Website: https://www.homebuilteducation.com/
Kody’s Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
As homesteaders, we like to be prepared for anything - with a little grit and determination. But as modern homesteaders with an image to maintain, it’s still okay to embrace convenience! In today’s episode, Bonnie Jones of Grain Maker Grain Mills shows us how we can have the best of both: convenience through innovation and hard-earned self-sufficiency.
Bonnie and her husband were homeschool parents facing the Y2K scare of 1999 when they began their venture into grain milling as a home business and disaster preparation plan. The very first GrainMaker® mill was designed when they were raising their family, homeschooling their children and generally learning to become more self-sufficient-or "God-reliant." Today, they’ve perfected their heirloom quality hand-operated and motorized mill that boasts a rustic homestead aesthetic, durability, and versatility. They still own and operate their flourishing home business, GrainMaker Grain Mills, and share their love for baking bread with homesteaders and homeschoolers at conferences across the country.
“We may not ever be the largest grain mill manufacturer in the world, but we really wanted to have a good name and do our very best. We're constantly growing and changing because of all the things that people are finding out and teaching us.” - Bonnie Jones, Grain Maker
Join us as we talk about bread making, recipes, grain milling, experimentation over perfection, gardening, and more!
Find Bonnie:
Phone: 406-777-7096
Email: Bonnie@grainmaker.com
Website: https://grainmaker.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grainmaker
Other Resources:
Redmond Real Salt: https://amzn.to/3ECBK0s
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Can we demystify the world of plant breeding and genetic modification?
Meet Michelle Miller, the Farm Babe, on a mission to break down the barriers between consumers and farmers. She began her social media outreach almost nine years ago, fueled by frustration with misinformation about farming practices.
Michelle's story unfolds from a large-scale farm in Iowa to a small Timber Farm in Florida. As a keynote speaker and advocate, she champions the stories of farms of all sizes and shapes, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect in our food system.
Join us for the myth busting truth behind food labels and chemicals!
Find Michelle:
Social Media Links: @TheFarmBabe
Website: https://thefarmbabe.com/
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Ready to meet a real Baddie homesteader in every sense of the word? Buckle up and get ready for my conversation with Brandy Von Holten!
She’s the host of Country Tough, a podcast formerly known as Big Boss Mare, which won the number one podcast in Missouri for 2024 and was a top podcast in Missouri for three years running. Brandy is a former heavyweight fighter who has also competed in powerlifting. She has a degree in biology, a degree in criminal justice, and a master’s in teaching. And she writes children’s books in her spare time!
She and her husband, David, own and live on a farm that’s belonged to the Von Holten’s since 1906 and won Best Ranch in Missouri 2024 Together, they turned their farm into a horse trail riding facility where they also host a competition called Country Tough Trail Versatility, run an at-home woodshop business for homeschool woodworking projects called Building with David.
Join us as we talk about our out-of-the-box upbringings, our smokin’ hot husbands, homesteading, science, holistic health, ice baths, grounding, and so much more!
Find Brandy:
Website: https://www.brandyvonholten.com/
Website: https://www.vonholtenranch.com/
Website: https://www.buildingwithdavid.com/
Website: https://www.horsemanshipwithbrandy.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsemanshipwithbrandy/
Email: Brandy@Brandyvonholten.com
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
How can we teach our kids to understand how money works in real life before real consequences happen? Join us today as we talk with one of my favorite conference friends, Charla McKinley of Beyond Personal Finance!
Charla explains how she created a fun and interactive homeschool finance curriculum with the goal of training kids to make informed decisions about realistic careers that fund the housing and expenses that form the future lifestyle they envision.
Charla McKinley graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Finance. She went on to become a Certified Public Accountant with over 25 years experience in both corporate and private sectors. While homeschooling her two children, Charla was inspired to write an interactive personal finance curriculum that opens the student's eyes to the high costs of being an adult. After retiring from homeschooling, Charla continues to teach teens in Raleigh, NC and across the country using her Beyond Personal Finance curriculum.
Charla’s passion is teaching teens that their choices matter. She is a firm believer that in order to prepare teens for the road ahead they must be given the opportunity to practice making good (and not so good) choices using real dollars before they get out into the world and have real regrets.
"You've got to raise the kid that you have. You've got to notice notice their problems and walk them through it, and you... don't necessarily save them from the trouble. Help them navigate through the trouble." - Charla McKinley
Find Charla:
Email: charla@beyondpersonalfinanceclass.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondpersonalfinance
Website: https://bpfclass.com/
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
If you’ve ever gone shopping for vacant land, you know how difficult it can be to find out which amenities are available on the property. A reliable water source and electricity are essentials for new and experienced homesteaders. And realtors don’t always have the deets.
In this podcast episode, we talk to my local friends Steven and Jessalyn Willis from American Water Locators to discuss their journey from coffee roasting to water locating and their involvement in mission work in Guatemala.
They are a family of 5, and they've been running a water-locating business since 2016. They use seismo-electric equipment to locate the depth, yield, and thickness of an aquifer, helping to save you from a dry well and take the guesswork out of getting the most available water on your property. They explain how their top-of-the-line technology helps locate water underground using artificial seismic events and electrical signals. It’s the only one that actually images water and provides peace of mind for homesteaders in the market for vacant land.
Join us as we nerd out on water location and hear more about Steven and Jessalyn’s journey from a hand-to-mouth existence to becoming business owners and philanthropists. I can’t wait for you to hear their story!
See the links below to check out their coffee roasting company, Norse Roots Roasters, and American Water Locators for all your water location needs!
“If we're not growing, then we're just getting stagnant. I don't think we're on this Earth to be stagnant… I think we're here to enjoy it, but … with the little time we're given we should make the biggest impact that we can with as many people as we can and make as many relationships as possible.” - Steven Willis, American Water Locators
Find Steven and Jessalyn:
Email: steve.waterlocate@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063698843886&sk=about
Website: www.americanwaterlocators.com
Coffee: https://norse-roots-roasters.square.site/
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
How does a small, family-owned dairy farm survive over a hundred years and continue to grow in today’s shaky economy and flawed agricultural system—while maintaining a self-sufficient mindset?
Join me as I talk to Derrick Josi of TDF Honest Farming or, as I originally knew him, the Tillamook Dairy Farmer! Derrick Josi is steadfast in his quest to share farming through the community he’s established online behind the handle TDF Honest Farming. Born into a lineage of dairy farmers in the Pacific Northwest, he farms the same land as his great-grandfather, Alfred, who came to the United States from Switzerland as an indentured servant in 1912. A lot has changed in the 105 years they've been dairying in Tillamook, and Derrick is opening up modern Dairy to the world on a daily basis.
In this episode, we talk about how farming practices are changing, the pros and cons of subsidies, state laws, restrictions, price floors, and school vouchers for homeschoolers and private schoolers.
And, are cows really causing global warming? Hear Derrick weigh in with a simple explanation of the Biogenic Carbon Cycle.
Derrick tells what it’s like to share the highs and lows of dairy farming with his 1 million+ Facebook followers and 100,000 Instagram followers plus a behind-the-scenes of life on the farm—the good, the bad, and the ugly—just for my listeners.
Want more tips for self-sufficient farming and homesteading in 2023 and beyond? Subscribe to The Homestead Education podcast today!
“Even at 40 years old, like myself, you need to be growing as a person, learning new things … I want to still be learning and doing things well into my retirement because I am a firm believer that if you're not learning and growing, you're going the other way.” - Derrick Josi
Other Resources:
Book: An Industry Worth Fighting For by Derrick Josi and Steve Olivas https://www.amazon.com/Industry-Worth-Fighting-Derrick-Josi/dp/1956577009
Find Derrick:
Website: https://tdfhonestfarming.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tdf_honest_farming/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TDFHonestFarming
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Would you give up city life and veganism to heal your chronic health issues? The modern homesteading movement has attracted suburban men and women with a thirst for knowledge, self-sufficiency, and holistic health, who are ready to reject modern societal norms in favor of freedom. We’re smack dab in the middle of a learning revolution, and I’m here for it!
Join us as we chat with HannahJo of Prairie Mountain Homestead about leaving a whole-foods plant-based diet and suburban life to be a traditional wife living a homestead life. HannahJo of PrairieMountainHomestead is the creator of #backtoprairieliving. She's also a member of God’s army, the patriot party, a learner, defender, whole food creator and self-reliant seeker. You’re going to love hearing her story as she shares her journey toward healing chronic health issues and embracing homeschooling, homesteading, and a symbiotic relationship with animals as food and food producers.
“The symbiotic relationship between husband and wife in a role that we love, and in our places that we love, I just love to talk that way because it invites a conversation in which, you know, putting on an apron is so controversial these days because we're oppressed. […] I just love that I wear my apron because I choose to.“ -HannahJo, Prairie Mountain Homestead
Find HannahJo:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@prairiemountainhomestead
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prairiemountainhomestead/
Website: https://www.prairiemountainhomestead.com/
Kody's Links:
Homestead Harvesters 2023 Conference: https://homesteadharvesters.com/
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead History Waitlist: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
For more homesteading and homeschooling tips, subscribe to The Homestead Education today!
Wow! This has been an amazing season with many interesting and intelligent guests helping us answer the questions we didn't know to ask.
Tune in to this episode for an update on our crazy summer along with a HUGE announcement.
Providing Fellowship for Homestead Women with Angela Miller: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-x85bv-13c0c56
Homestead Harvesters Community: www.homesteadharvesters.com
Homestead History Waitlist: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Kody's Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Have you considered learning chemical-free tanning methods?
Colorado suburban homesteader Cadie Wark shares her no-waste journey. One big part of her journey has been animal hide tanning through the egg or tawing method. Follow Cadie as The Western Wander Woman for ways to reduce waste as a homesteader.
Find Cadie
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewesternwanderwoman/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewesternwanderwoman/
Bulk Alum: https://amzn.to/3pPSoGd
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Have you ever wondered how your neurodivergent would handle life on the farm or homestead? Jo Mitchelhill gives insight on how kids react to and embrace a rural life.
Find Jo Mitchelhill
Website: http://www.jomitchelhill.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/behaviourstrategiesandsupportforparents
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Learn More About Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
After an amazing weekend at the Modern Homesteading Convention, I am ready to share the emotional and inspirational side of our decision to homeschool. Homesteading has been our passion, but that has led to our embracing homeschooling in a way we never believed could be our path.
Links
Prairie & Pine Curriculum - https://bit.ly/prairieandpine
HLSDA - www.HLSDA.org
Free Guide to Start Homeschooling - https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/start-homeschool/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Shearing sheep is an age-old practice that is still being done similarly today as it has been for hundreds of years (besides the invention of electric shears). Trevor Hollenback, a professionally trained sheep shearer, tells stories that paint a hilarious picture of life with sheep and shares uses for wool both commercially and on the homestead.
If you're curious about getting started with sheep, this episode will help you with the basics as well as long-term planning for your sheep operation.
Find Trevor
Website: trevor@hollenbackshearing.com
Find Kody
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Do you ever find a homeschool curriculum that lights a fire in your belly AND has your kids asking when they get to start it? I have found this curriculum with Pine & Prairie Homeschool Curriculum created by Bethany Hutson and Kelsey Harms. Their middle and high school reading comprehension and writing curriculum allows kids to dig deep into real topics from inspiring non-fiction books like Into the Wild, I am Malala, and Folks, This Ain't Normal. Say hello to insightful and relevant conversations with your kids about relevant topics and books that interest you and them!
Check out Pine & Prairie Homeschool Curriculum and get 20% off with code HOMESTEADEDUCATION20!
Find Pine & Prairie Homeschool
Website: https://www.prairieandpinecurriculum.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prairieandpine.hc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prairieandpinehc/
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Learn More About Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
To create her family's traditional Asian diet from scratch, Sophie Eng learned how to grow and source wholesome, nourishing ingredients. After paying $900 for three chickens at the pandemic's start, Sophie was ready to create a new existence for her multigenerational family.
Find Sophie Eng
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sprinklewithsoil
Podcast: www.thecalltofarms.com
Pre-Order Nourishing Asian Kitchen: https://amzn.to/3JlUrbz
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Embracing an educational system that supports your ideal family education culture. Rachel DeMille is the co-founder of the Thomas Jefferson Education and homeschool mom of eight.
Find Rachel (TJed)
Website: www.TJED.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tjeddiscussion
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Learn More About Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
My friend and fellow homesteader, Laura Cox gives wonderful details on how to get started with and maintain a meat rabbitry. She shares best practices, feed options, and where to find the plans for her rabbit tractor! We also had some good laughs! Don't miss this fun and interesting episode!
Find Laura Cox:
Website: https://www.cox-homestead.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/coxhomestead.kodak
Book Recommendations:
Polyface Designs: https://amzn.to/3qJpKGN
Four Winds: https://amzn.to/3qJpKGN
Kody's Links:
Win Tickets: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/indianahomesteading
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
When I began homeschooling several years ago, one of the first websites I can across for teaching my neurodivergent kids was Colleen's. Raising Lifelong Learner's has been a wonderful asset to my family and I was honored to be able to share her message with The Homestead Education.
Find Colleen Kessler
Website: https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/
Podcast: https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ColleenKessler/
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Learn More About Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Mona Weathers is a homestead mentor and coach that helps people start their homestead journey in simple steps. She is the host of Homesteading for Beginners podcast, and we have a great talk about her homestead beginnings.
Find Mona Weathers
Website: www.healthyhomesteading.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/farmer_mona
Kody's Links:
Win Tickets: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/indianahomesteading
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Paola Brown with Health and Homeopathy explains how to understand your health and explores the beginning of homeopathy.
Find Paola Brown
Website (with freebies): www.paolabrown.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/paolabrownhomeopathy
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Learn More About Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
School is out and everyone is ready to take that next step in self-sufficiency! As you are looking for your dream homestead, I don't want you making costly and heartbreaking mistakes or feeling overwhelmed by lack of information. Learn from my experience as a homestead, previous realtor, and someone who relocated on how to start your homestead life!
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Homesteaders Guide to Relocation: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/relocation
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Erin Majestke from the Barefeet Farm School joined Kody to discuss the learning styles of young children. Fueling children's curiosity will form more vigorous learning habits for the future.
Find Erin Majeske
Website: https://www.barefeetfarmschool.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barefeetfarmschool/
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Learn More About Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Ashley Burton from Mulberry Branch Farms, and one of the organizers of the Indiana Homesteading Conference joined me for a hilarious and tearful conversation about homestead life in all its glory.
Ashley also shares information about planning the Indiana Homestead Conference being held October 21-22,2023 at the Marion County Fairgrounds. Listen to the whole episode to find out how you can win free tickets!
Find Ashley
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mulberrybranchfarm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mulberry_branch_farm/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6ivvndHUZZf62cc3MICFQ
Indiana Homesteading Conference: https://www.indianahomesteadingconference.com/
Kody's Links:
Win Tickets: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/indianahomesteading
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Matt Beaudreau is a keynote speaker and co-creator of Apogee Strong. He joins the Homestead Education podcast to discuss raising strong young men and women. Matt talks about "The Game of School" and why we need a new system.
Find Matt Beaudreau
Website: www.apogeestrongprograms.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattbeaudreau
Kody's Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Learn More About Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Jill Winger from Old Fashioned on Purpose joins Homestead Education, where we discuss mindset, controversy, family structure, and homestead life. This enlightening episode will have you taking notes and reexamining your path.
Find Jill
Website: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Pre-Order Jill's new book: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/old-fashioned-on-purpose-book
Jill’s Podcast Episode with Kody: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-fashioned-on-purpose/id1475835329?i=1000587713759
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_educationCurriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.comHomestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Learn More About Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Animal, Vegetable, Junk: https://amzn.to/3MadLdX
Aby Rinella shares about raising her kids in the backwoods. She shares how this empowers her kids and positively impacts their sibling relationships.
Aby is so fun to chat with; her nonprofit program is inspiring!
Find Aby Rinella
Website: www.calledtothetop.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/abyrinella
Instagram: www.instagram.com/abyrinella
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Learn about the importance of eating wild with a Southern Granny Mentor! Suzanne Shires is a master herbalist who has written the book Wild Herb Gardening and has a wild food cookbook coming out next. She teaches practical skills and a great card and bingo game to reinforce plant identification.
Find Suzanne:
Website: www.simplehomesteadliving.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplehomesteadliving
Wild Herb Gardening: https://simplehomesteadliving.com/product/wild-herb-gardening/
Go Forage Card Game: https://simplehomesteadliving.com/product/go-forage-card-game/
Go Forage Bingo Game: https://simplehomesteadliving.com/product/mushroom-bingo-game/
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Yvette Hampton in the producer and host of the movie Schoolhouse Rocked The Homeschool Revolution. She shares with us how to homeschool in God's glory and how to raise our kids to love the Lord.
Find Yvette
Website: www.schoolhouserocked.com
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
There are so many moving parts that go into planning an event like the Indiana Homesteading Festival, and Rhonda Fowler is killing it! I am so excited to be a part of this amazing event to support community, self-sufficiency, and homesteading to so many.
Listen closely to find out how to win 2 tickets to the Indiana Homesteading Conference on October 21-22, 2022 at the Marion County Fairgrounds.
Learn More
Website: www.indianahomesteadingconference.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085283423723
Win Tickets: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/indianahomesteading
Kody's Links:
Win Tickets: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/indianahomesteading
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Enjoy a great chat to discuss our hunting roots, how we homeschool our kids, and really embracing homecooking with Stacy Lyn Harris. Stacy is an author and cooking show host on the Outdoor Network and brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.
Find Stacy
Website: https://stacylynharris.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacylynharris/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StacyLynHarris
Stacy's Books: https://amzn.to/3N3YhJ7
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Pork Rhyne, the self-proclaimed pork evangelist and farm educator, joins me for a heartfelt discussion of loving ourselves, our spouses, and the Lord. Don't worry; we found time to discuss the mechanics of swine nutrition and production.
Find Pork Rhyne
Website: https://www.porkrhyne.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pork.rhyne/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLeA2CHcyLY8_7xXZSMA4gg
Find Kody
Kody's Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homesteadeducation
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
When you decide that you want to start making money on your homestead either to off-set the costs of feeding your family or to create a steady income, you can start making money right away! It is all about marketing, sourcing supplies, and saving money with our unique product base. The problem we face as homestead business owners is that we don't fit all the business models available online all the way down to legal regulations.
Join me today for actionable steps to starting and growing your homestead business.
Homestead Business Membership: bit.ly/homesteadmembership
Kody's Links
Abebooks: abebook.com
Greenhouse Megastore: https://bit.ly/greenhousemega
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homesteadeducation
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Noxious weeds are state-regulated invasive species that you are required to mitigate on your land. Are you aware of the species of weeds on your homestead and how they may affect your crops, animals, and property? Chase Youngdahl of Bonner County, Idaho explains the identification, management, prevention, and eradication of noxious weeds.
Chase's Links
Weeds of the West PDF: https://www.wyoextension.org/agpubs/pubs/wsws-1.pdf
Bonner Country Noxious Weeds: https://www.facebook.com/BonnerCountyNoxiousWeeds/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Kody's Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homesteadeducation
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Homestead Business Membership: https://courses.thehomesteadeducation.com/offers/T2F2Lnf9
Katie Klein joins me to talk about the benefits of homeschooling and how to sort through all the different styles of education. It is important to remember that what works for one family may not work for yours, and that is okay!
Find Katie
Website: www.littlehouselearningco.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/littlehouselearningco
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homesteadeducation
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Homestead Business Membership: https://courses.thehomesteadeducation.com/offers/T2F2Lnf9
Join Angela Miller and me for an uplifting chat about being a homestead wife, mother, and businesswoman. While we enjoy some laughs, the need for Angela's Homestead Women's Society is highlighted through hard conversations and lots of smiles.
The Homestead Women's Society Conference is coming up this week and has been sold out for quite a while, but Angela hints at her upcoming events for the next year.
Find Angela
Website: www.womenshomesteadsociety.com
Society IG: www.instagram.com/womenshomesteadsociety
Angela's IG: www.instagram.com/themiller_homestead
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Amanda Radke, wife, mother, rancher, author, and agriculture speaker, comes on to talk about homeschooling feral boys while maintaining a career.
She shares her love of speaking about agriculture while we about the merits of teaching our society about food.
Be sure to check out her children's books on ranching and her adorable retail site!
Find Amanda
Website: https://amandaradke.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/amandaradke
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homesteadeducation
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Dusty Baker from Cross Timbers Bison joins me to talk all the ins and out of raising bison domestically. Raising bison can be similar to any other livestock but has a special set of differences into which Dusty gives some insight.
If you are considering raising bison or ever eaten bison products, this episode will bring light to the topic.
Find Dusty (Cross Timbers Bison)
Website: www.crosstimbersbison.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CrossTimbersBison
Instagram: www.instagram.com/crosstimbersbison
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crosstimbersbison
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homesteadeducation
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Shelby Devore joins us to talk about how her background in agriculture has led her to start her educational website, Farminence. Shelby has two amazing summits every on small-scale farming and continues to add more courses and memberships to support aspiring farmers.
Shelby clearly loves what she does and shares how it ignites her every day to embrace her passion.
Find Shelby
Website: https://farminence.com/
Backyard Garden Summit: https://homesteadeducation--farminence.thrivecart.com/backyard-vegetable-gardeners-summit/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homesteadeducation
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Tina Hollenbeck with The Homeschool Resource Roadmap gives valuable insight on how to choose a homeschool curriculum that meets your family's values.
Her roadmap breaks down curriculum options by subject, age, statement of faith (or secular), and common core affiliation. She explains the merits and downfalls of each option wonderfully.
Find Tina and The Homeschool Resource Roadmap
Website: https://www.homeschoolroadmap.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolroadmap
Find Kody Hanner
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Homestead Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Brandon Sheard is a small-scale meat producer with his wife and eight kids on their homestead in Oklahoma. Brandon shares his outlook on traditional meat processing and discusses the necessities for a home butchering operation with my husband, Ron Hanner!
Brandon has amazing tips for using the whole animal in a practical, holistic, and culinary manner.
Find Brandon and his suggestions!
Website: www.thefarmsteadmeatsmith.com
Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/h7d8k-5ac2e/A-Meatsmith-Harvest-Podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmsteadmeatsmith/
Murry Carter - Blade Sharpening Fundamentals: https://youtu.be/Yk3IcKUtp8U
Modern Homesteading Conference: https://modernhomesteading.com/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
New business membership: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/business-membership/
Lane Walker, author of Hometown Hunters and The Fishing Chronicles, talks about his years as an educator. Lane created his middle school-aged books to reach reluctant readers that enjoy the outdoors.
Lane says that children now more than ever need a safe, reliable person in their life, and he hopes that he can reach these kids through his books.
Find Lane Walker
Website: www.lanewalker.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lanewalkerbooks
Books: https://amzn.to/41swLK4
Find Kody Hanner
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.homesteadeducation.com/thehomesteadeducation
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Jill Ragen from Whispering Willow Farm and author of Tiny, But Mighty Farm has some incredible tips for small-scale farmers and homesteaders on how to scale their food growth and income.
She also comes with a great growth mindset of how important it is to simply show up even on the days that it feels impossible.
Find Jill Ragen
Website: https://thewhisperingwillowfarm.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whisperingwillowfrm/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhisperingWillowFarm
Tiny, but Mighty Farm: https://amzn.to/41epuNT
Find Kody Hanner
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
YouTube: www.youtube.com/homesteadeducation
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Sharing their knowledge of homeschooling has become a calling for Tina Hollenbeck & Jenny Tetzner. They started the Homeschool Loft in their hometown to counsel and uplift homeschool families.
In this episode, we had an amazing chat about realistic expectations for our homeschooled kids and how to model learning for them.
Find the Homeschool Loft
Website: www.thehomeschoolloft.com
Podcast: https://www.homeschoolloft.com/p/podcast.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomeschoolloft
Where to Find The Homestead Education
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Don't wait for someday to come because it is not always promised. Get out there and start that homestead, grow some seeds, get the chickens. Harold Thornbro from Redemption Permaculture joins today's episode to discuss tips on getting started with permaculture and homesteading. His most powerful statement was that we shouldn't play the someday game.
Find Harold Thornbro
Website: www.redemptionpermaculture.com
The Modern Homesteading Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-homesteading-podcast/id1483544772
Home to Small Town Homestead: https://amzn.to/3lCsraY
Things we talked about:
Suscovich Chicken Tractor: https://youtu.be/WbzIpwEcMBU
Find Kody Hanner:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ZqMAnI5nlGkH5Nc8psTSg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Homesteading homeschoolers had a ton on their plate, so we have Amber Brandsrud from the 1989_mama. We talk all things momming rural kids. We cover chores, animals, homeschooling, husbands (sorry guys), and electronic use!
Find Amber Brandsrud
Website: www.1898mama.com
Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/1898_mama/
Books
Teens Unleashed by Karla Williams: https://amzn.to/3jMPAa2
Find Kody Hanner, The Homestead Education
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ZqMAnI5nlGkH5Nc8psTSg
Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Why is food inflation happening at such an alarming rate? Even though we may not ever know that answer to its fullest extent, we can combat it. Get actionable advice on how to save money and grow more of your own food in this episode with Kody. She has a ton of information on current events and can tell you how she feeds her family and her chickens on a sometimes limited budget.
Resources:
Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Modern Homestead Conference: www.modernhomesteadconference.com
Short video on saving a piglet: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoRBoW9MNjr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
True Leaf Free Shipping Over $45: https://www.pjtra.com/t/3-139809-277182-153185
Incubation Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/courses
Meat Slicer (similar to the one I own): https://amzn.to/3I6uQmN
Broth YouTube: https://youtu.be/2asWEFJtYWQ
Homemade Cost Cutting E-Book: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/subscribe
10 Tips for Homemade Cost Cutting Podcast Episode: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-uuw9f-1269b89
Lori Beth Auldrige from the Elevating Motherhood Podcast has some freeing insights. We look at what it is like to opt out of the contradictory expectations of being a mother and embracing what is right for your family.
Where to find Lori Beth:
Podcast: https://www.elevatingmotherhood.com/
Lori Beth's episode about rest: https://www.elevatingmotherhood.com/show-notes/episode-089/
Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/loribethauldrdge
Links from The Homestead Education:
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Sam Ingersol, the director of marketing for Kalona SuperNatural, an organic dairy brand, talks about raw milk, minimally processed milk, regenerative farming, and returning to a simpler life.
Be sure to check out Kalona SuperNatural on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kalonasupernatural_milk_dairy
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Links to books we discussed:
Big, Fat, Surprise - https://amzn.to/3l0kGeh
Animal, Vegetable, Junk - https://amzn.to/3YfQQRl
Homestead Science - http://www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
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The ladies from The Goat Homeschooling Podcasting join me for a conversation on what relatable versus reliable advice for long-haul homeschoolers looks like.
Building relationships with your teens and gauging each child's strengths will create a better learning environment and more confident teens.
Find Erin and Amanda: www.goathomeschoolingpodcast.com
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Emily Reuschel has an amazing outlook on life and great insight into how to feel your best self. She specifically focuses on empowering rural women, but her advice is golden for men, women, and children!
Join us for a great chat with tons of actionable advice and resource suggestions for changing habits.
Mine and Emily's Book Suggestions
- The Four Agreements: https://amzn.to/3wpjlAh
- Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3WA5hyq
- Hell's Half Acre: https://amzn.to/3XQsz4b
- Gap and The Gain: https://amzn.to/3D6CATa
Emily's Resources
- Gather in Growth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gather-in-growth/id1635683500
- YouDoYou82: www.youdoyou82.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/emilyreuschel
The Homestead Education Resources
- Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
- Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
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Teaching homesteading could never be broken down into one short podcast episode. So hear one of my key parenting practices that help my kids understand the bigger picture.
This will be the last episode of season 2 with season 3 coming back strong in the middle of January! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single thing.
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"Everyone's kids are in a combat zone," is a poignant quote from Connor Boyack while we discuss his Tuttle Twins Books and other essential aspects of parenting in these trying times.
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Make the change in your community: www.spn.org
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Do you have food freedom or even understand what that means?
Hear my perspective from years of food safety experience and from my recent experience at the Rogue Food Convention.
Rogue Food Convention: https://roguefoodconference.com/
Everything I Want To Do Is Illegal Book: https://amzn.to/3FUysY8
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Poultry Course: https://homemaderevelation.com/courses/
Homestead Gift Giving: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-gifts
Start homeschooling today: https://homemaderevelation.com/start-homeschool/
Get the new family pack of curriculum as a permanent 10% discount and get 10% off additional books with code FAMILY. https://homemaderevelation.com/product/family-set/
Business Strategy Call: https://homemaderevelation.com/homestead-business/
Homestead Science Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/homesteadscience
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I give some insight into our homeschool to hopefully help you make some of the hard decisions in yours.
Homestead Gift Giving: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-gifts
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Get the new family pack of curriculum as a permanent 10% discount and get 10% off additional books with code FAMILY. https://homemaderevelation.com/product/family-set/
Business Strategy Call: https://homemaderevelation.com/homestead-business/
Homestead Science Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/homesteadscience
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Greg and Marianne Russel from Rockbridge Farmstead gave great insight into selling in niche markets and supporting small businesses.
They have great stories about homesteading, homeschooling, and raising bees!
Find Rockbridge Farmstead at www.rockbridgefarmstead.com,
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Business Strategy Call: https://homemaderevelation.com/homestead-business/
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Homestead Science Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/homesteadscience
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Liz Haselmayer is a pioneer in whole food nutrition. She has created a homeschool curriculum, real food guides, and amazing integrative cookbooks.
She joined The Homestead Education to have a open chat about what real food means and tell us about her latest products.
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Special Edition Episode
Hear the tale of two stress balls and get some great ideas for year-round gift-giving!
Get the 12 Days of Gift Giving by going to www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-gift
Get the new family pack of curriculum as a permanent 10% discount and get 10% off additional books with code FAMILY. https://homemaderevelation.com/product/family-set/
Business Strategy Call: https://homemaderevelation.com/homestead-business/
Homestead Education Membership Waitlist: https://homemaderevelation.com/business-membership/
Homestead Science Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/homesteadscience
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Get $20 off at Lehman’s Hardware on orders over $150 using code TAKE20: https://www.pjtra.com/t/3-220642-277182-160434
The first 100 orders get 10% off of a Homestead Science curriculum order using code SUMMER22!
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When to build a homestead community and when to walk away?
Join me for some insightful tips on how to build a community that is worth your time and effort. And how to decide when it is time to distance yourself from a community that does not support growth.
Get the new family pack of curriculum as a permanent 10% discount and get 10% off additional books with code FAMILY. https://homemaderevelation.com/product/family-set/
Business Strategy Call: https://homemaderevelation.com/homestead-business/
Homestead Education Membership Waitlist: https://homemaderevelation.com/business-membership/
Homestead Science Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/homesteadscience
The Homestead Education Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/homesteadeducation
Get $20 off at Lehman’s Hardware on orders over $150 using code TAKE20: https://www.pjtra.com/t/3-220642-277182-160434
The first 100 orders get 10% off of a Homestead Science curriculum order using code SUMMER22!
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Join me as I chat with Erica Forrest, travel educator and homeschool mom as we venture into educating kids and ourselves while on the road.
Erica runs the website Trip Scholars and has so much insight on how to get the most out of your next vacation!
Find Erica at www.tripscholars.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Tripscholars .
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Have you always wanted to stay home with your family to homeschool and homestead? Guest Lindsay Sutherland, host of The Passive Income Examiner, is filled with business building ideas and motivational stories to get you started!
Lindsay's passion for passive income was birthed from a desire to live her best life without waiting until retirement.
Since both of her parents passed away before making it to retirement, she realized we have no guarantee of someday. Like all of us, she needed money to fund adventures and support her family, as well as time to enjoy the activities and meaningful moments.
Find Lindsay on IG: www.instagram.com/thepassiveincomeeximiner
Get Lindsay’s Free Download by texting PIE to 33777
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Welcome to season 2 of The Homestead Education Podcast!
Join me for a chat about 4-H and hear the perspective of some of today's youth.
For the main topic, I am talking about embracing the mindset of finding freedoms in self-sufficiency.
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Find your local 4-H office: https://4-h.org/find/
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Epson EcoTank Printer: https://amzn.to/3A1oznk
Business Strategy Call: https://homemaderevelation.com/homestead-business/
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Homestead Science Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/homesteadscience
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Get $20 off at Lehman’s Hardware on orders over $150 using code TAKE20: https://www.pjtra.com/t/3-220642-277182-160434
The first 100 orders get 10% off of a Homestead Science curriculum order using code SUMMER22!
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A great wrap-up to season 1 and an introduction to season 2 of the Homestead Education.
Get 10 tips and tricks for homemade cost-cutting that reduce your budget dramatically without using coupons or buying cheap boxed food.
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Homestead Business Strategy Call: https://homemaderevelation.com/homestead-business/
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Homestead Science Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/homesteadscience
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Get $20 off at Lehman’s Hardware on orders over $150 using code TAKE20: https://www.pjtra.com/t/3-220642-277182-160434
The first 100 orders get 10% off of a Homestead Science curriculum order using code SUMMER22!
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After spending some time doing some additional research on a topic that I have been experiencing since childhood, I realized that education is the key to conservation.
Learn about predators on the homestead, depredation options, and the importance of being well informed while also potentially saving yourself from legal implications.
Read “Encyclopedia of Animal Predators” by Janet Vorwald Dohner: https://amzn.to/3OOj014
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This week we are scrambling to get everything done on our to do list checked off now that the rain is slowing down.
With everything we have going on, when do we throw in the towel on our homestead? Learn how to prioritize your time and when to let something go.
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The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch
Read the Livestock Culling Guide
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Ever get overwhelmed with everything you need to accomplish? My strategy has tips, tricks, and how to involve the family.
Plus get an update on our homestead and some new offers from The Homestead Education.
Get your free detailed guide on low startup cost homestead money makers that anyone can do in their free time!
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The story of how I saved our new homestead when our lives threw us multiple roadblocks right after we closed on our new home. I took a little determination and a pack of seeds and turned our lives around.
I also cover some great weed control tips!
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Get guidance on starting to homeschool after the scary events of this last week.
Do electronics play a role on your homestead? Sharing my thoughts as a modern day homesteader on appliances, cell phones, social media, and video games for the homestead and homeschool.
Start Homeschooling Today Guide
Is your child addicted to electronics?
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Have you ever wondered how homesteaders work so well together to build such a strong community? The pillars of homestead character are the backbone of these amazing people!
Read a Small-Town Farewell
Snag yourself and a printable to keep your homestead running smoothly!
Follow me on Instagram or Facebook this week’s graphics on homestead character.
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I reached a HUGE goal in my life on Mother’s Day, and I tell you all about it in this episode.
Plus, I am chatting about our garden renovation this year.
What a homesteaders homeschool really looks like from deciding to homeschool to what our plans for next year are going to be. Along with a big announcement and lots of homeschool tips.
See my Instagram Reel on meeting a life goal: https://bit.ly/barngoalreel
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Choosing Curriculum: https://homemaderevelation.com/curriculum-review/
Planner Pages: https://homemaderevelation.com/product/homestead-student-planner-pages/
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HOA: https://homesteadersofamerica.com/
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Let’s talk about winter preparedness before you have even planted your crops. You’ll thank me when the snow flies.
If you’re listening to my podcast you probably already have an interest for homeschooling or homesteading, so let me help you find confidence in pursuit of those passions.
Read about Homestead Winter Preparedness!
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Join me for a short chat about stubborn seedlings before we dive into the creation of Homestead Science. A one-of-a-kind homesteading homeschool curriculum to teach your children about self-sufficiency.
Read about deschooling!
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Are you curious what you should be doing on your homestead once the dandelions bloom or when to start your seeds? Let’s chat about that before we get started!
Then for main topic of this show is sharing with you my story of becoming a homesteader.
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Welcome to the first episode of 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.
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