Homesteaders of America by Homesteaders of America

04.30.2024

E34: Embracing Hospitality in Your Kitchen and Family | Stacy Lyn Harris

We talk a lot on this podcast about raising our own food, but today we are chatting all about preparing and serving the food we have worked so hard to produce! Stacy Lyn Harris is the perfect person to join...

03.26.2024

E33: Creating a Legacy Through Your Homestead | Jack & Kim Fuhrmann of Our Father’s Farm

You are going to love hearing the Fuhrmanns inspiring homestead story in this episode! They share about the health scare that led them to the homesteading life, how their homestead has become a blessing to their community, what it’s like...

03.12.2024

E32: Raising Strong and Courageous Sons in a Culture that Calls Masculinity Toxic | Durenda Wilson

On a recent episode of the podcast, we talked about how the homesteading lifestyle is a call back to home-centered living: homesteading, homemaking, home cooking, home business, homeschooling, etc. Today’s conversation ventures off from farm and homestead topics and dives...

02.13.2024

E31: Building a Successful Business as a Homesteader | Emilie of Toups and Co Organics

I hear from many homesteading families who have the dream of sustaining their families by making an income right from their homesteads. This is the American dream, right? In today’s episode, Emilie is sharing with us the story of how...

01.30.2024

E30: All Things Pasture Health: Improving Soil, New Growth, Rotational Grazing | Mike Peterson of Kinloch Farm

Mike’s journey into farming and conservation may not be what you expect, but he is a wealth of wisdom on this complex yet important topic of pasture management. While Mike manages a thousand-acre cattle farm, he breaks down the principles...

12.19.2023

E29: Preparing and Protecting Your Homestead | John Lovell of The Warrior Poet Society

If you are paying attention to current events, you know how important it is to prepare your home and family for an uncertain future. In this episode, John shares why it is also equally important to protect what you have...

11.28.2023

E28: Homestead Cheesemaking 101 | Robyn of Cheese from Scratch

Any homesteader who has a dairy animal or two knows the importance of finding a use for all of that milk. Making cheese at home is not only a great way to provide nourishing food for your family, it is...

11.07.2023

E27: What You Need to Know about Homestead Legislation & Advocacy | Nick Freitas

As homesteaders and farmers, local and federal regulations around food production and property rights impact us more than we might like to admit. Nick Freitas joins us today to break down what it looks like for average citizens to get...

10.24.2023

E26: Breaking Homestead Stereotypes | Jill Winger

Jill Winger is one of the original homestead bloggers to start sharing her homesteading journey online. She has been living this lifestyle for well over a decade, and she has gained insight and perspective over those years that she loves...

10.10.2023

E25: The Gifts of the Homestead Life | Francesca Battistelli

You might recognize today’s guest from her successful years-long career in Christian music, but you may not know that Francesca Battistelli is part of the homesteading world as well. What began as a nudge to leave behind the busy pace...

09.26.2023

E24: Starting a Raw Milk Herdshare | Michelle & Adam Barringer

For dairy cow owners who find themselves overwhelmed with an abundance of milk or an abundance of friends and neighbors asking for milk, a herdshare could be a great option for you! Additionally, if you live in a state where...

09.12.2023

E23: Keeping Livestock IN Their Fencing | Joe Putnam of Premier 1 Supplies

Anyone who has tried to fence in livestock knows that there are many variables to consider. Will electric fencing work for every animal? Why might my livestock be escaping? Do I need an additional perimeter fence? In this episode, fencing...

08.22.2023

E22: Creating Passive Income to Fund Your Homestead Dream | Natalie Argo of Hey It’s a Good Life

What started as a mama’s desire to stay home and raise her babies has turned into a full-time income for Natalie’s family that supports their homesteading dreams. Through the successes and failures of growing her first garden, Natalie discovered the...

08.08.2023

E21: All About Dairy Sheep (An Incredible Multi-Purpose Homestead Animal) | Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm

After listening to this episode, you are going to be itching to add dairy sheep to your homestead! Rachel gives an overview of all of the most commonly asked questions about getting started with dairy sheep: milk quality, sheep breeds,...

07.24.2023

E20: All About Wool Sheep: Choosing a Breed, Processing Fiber, Natural Dyes | Janet Garman of Timber Creek Farm

We are bringing you a series of episodes on the podcast about raising sheep, and in today’s episode, Janet of Timber Creek Farm is lending her expertise to the conversation! Janet has been building her homestead and growing her skills...

07.11.2023

E19: Getting Started with Sheep + Starting a Farm Business | Grace the Shepherdess

I am noticing a trend in the homesteading world toward raising sheep. There are so many great reasons to consider adding sheep to your homestead, and Grace the Shepherdess is here to share with us all about her small-scale regenerative...

06.06.2023

E18: From Homesteader to Homesteader Extraordinaire | Justin Rhodes

As a long-time content creator in the homesteading space, Justin Rhodes has become something of an expert in building an online business that can support your homestead dreams. In this episode, Justin shares the journey from where he started to...

05.16.2023

E17: What You May Not Know About Pasture Health | Suzanne Nelson of Reverence Farms

When it comes to raising dairy cows, pasture management requires more intentionality than you may expect. From understanding the nutritional needs of cows to recognizing signs of poor pasture health, Suzanne of Reverence Farms is a wealth of wisdom on...

05.02.2023

E16: Homestead Security | John Dyslin, Author of Nehemiah Strong

As homesteaders, we work hard to make our homes a refuge from the storms that rage in the world around us. Learning to protect what we are building and prepare for the future is an essential part of pursuing homestead...

04.18.2023

E15: Healthcare Freedom | Mike Sharman of Share HealthCare

As homesteaders, we recognize that many of the cultural systems around us are broken. Many of us opt out of mainstream food systems, educational systems, corporate systems, etc. As a long-time religious freedom attorney and founder of a healthcare sharing...

04.04.2023

E14: Homestead Parenting | RuthAnn Zimmerman

We get a lot of questions about what it looks like to involve your kids in your homestead. As a mother of seven and multigenerational homesteader, RuthAnn does this really well. Join us as we discuss age-appropriate responsibilities for children,...

03.21.2023

E13: Why Homesteading? A Candid Chat About the Homestead Tsunami | Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms

We fondly refer to Joel as the grandfather of the homesteading community. With decades of experience in the farming and homesteading world, he brings incredible insight to this discussion of the current state of homesteading. Joel’s upcoming book, Homestead Tsunami,...

03.07.2023

E12: Planning Your 2023 Garden: A Year’s Worth of Food | Ann Accetta-Scott of A Farm Girl in the Making

Ann has been homesteading for nearly a decade now, and she places a particular emphasis on growing as much of her family’s food as possible. In fact, she estimates that they produce around 80% of their own food on their...

02.21.2023

E11: Chick Days! | Tom Watkins of Murray McMurray Hatchery

With springtime fast approaching, homesteaders and backyard chicken keepers are planning ahead for their next round of chicks. In this conversation with Tom of Murray McMurray Hatchery, we discuss everything a brand new chicken owner needs to know to get...

02.07.2023

E10: Seed Starting & Transplanting | Paul Hutcheson of Windmill Heights Garden Center

It is the time of year when gardeners get the itch to start seeds. Depending on your zone, you may have already begun the process of sprouting seeds for your future garden. Whether you are already watching tiny sprouts emerge...

01.17.2023

E9: Maintaining the Family Milk Cow Naturally | Joshua Fuhrmann

Now that we have discussed how to choose a family milk cow, we are diving into how to keep your cow healthy the natural way. If approaching natural livestock care seems overwhelming to you, you will definitely want to join...

01.03.2023

E8: How to Get Started with Your Family Milk Cow | Shawn & Beth Dougherty

The family milk cow is quickly becoming the new backyard flock of chickens. More and more people are realizing the amazing benefits of adding a dairy cow to their homestead. This month on the podcast, we are focusing on all things...

07.30.2021

E7: The Depths of Food Freedom, with Joel Salatin & John Moody

In this episode, we get in-depth about the recent Amos Miller federal case, what food freedom and choice SHOULD look like, and how we can fight back against unconstitutional laws and mandates when it comes to food from the farm...

07.15.2021

E6: A Candid Chat with Dr. Homesteader, Theron Hutton, MD

Homesteading health is important! Healthcare and health freedom is even more important. Listen as Dr. Theron Hutton, MD of Mulberry Clinic in Spring Hill, TN gives us a breakdown of his life, business, and beliefs. And learn why it's important...

02.23.2021

E5: Saving Up for Your Homestead Land + Competing with Foreign Ownership

As you begin looking for homestead land, there are a few things you should consider before purchasing. One of the biggest things is saving up enough cash to purchase your land outright. In this episode, we alway quickly go over...

01.17.2021

E4: Homesteading—The ONE Thing We Can ALL Agree On

With the craziness of 2020 still lingering, and more craziness emerging in 2021....it's time we start thinking about all the things homesteaders CAN agree on, instead of what we might think we disagree on. From politics to milk cows, let's...

11.24.2020

E3: Tips for Closing Out Your Homestead in 2020 | From Livestock and Gardening, to Financials!

It's time to start winding down the season in 2020. That means you're prepping for winter and the end of the business year. As you put the garden to rest, prepare livestock for harsh cold weather, and prepare those dreaded...

06.09.2020

E2: Beyond Labels Interview with Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCullough

In their brand new book, Beyond Labels, Sina McCullough and Joel Salatin walk us through some pretty incredible truths about living a healthier lifestyle and our food system. A conversation between a doctor and a farmer about food, labels, where...

06.03.2020

E1: Homesteaders of America NEW Podcast! | Who We Are, What We Believe, What to Expect!

Here at Homesteaders of America, we're constantly growing, learning, and sharing! We hope we can do that by bringing this brand new podcast to you! It's another way for us to reach homesteaders all across the country, and beyond. In...

05.22.2020

Homesteaders of America PODCAST Trailer

Welcome to the official Homesteaders of America podcast—where we bring homesteading to life through interviews, current events, tips and tricks, and more! Whether you’re homesteading on 500 acres, or in an apartment in a big city—this podcast is for you....

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