Joel Salatin is back to share why he’s taking a bold stand against federal overreach—and what really happens when the government comes knocking. From eye-opening bird flu extermination tactics to a surprising call from RFK Jr., Joel breaks down the growing pressure on small farms, who’s profiting, and the natural solutions being ignored. He also challenges the myth of total self-sufficiency and makes a compelling case for building strong, local community ties. Whether you're in the thick of farming or just passionate about food freedom, this conversation will inspire you to think differently—and take action right where you are!

In this episode, we cover:

• Why Joel is taking a hard stand against federal overreach on his farm

• The shocking methods used in bird flu extermination

• How a sheriff’s bold promise gave Joel the confidence to push back

• The surprising call Joel got from RFK Jr. and how it sparked national momentum

• Why small farms are getting squeezed out—and who’s profiting most

• Natural, non-vaccine treatments for bird flu that no one wants to talk about

• The real reason some hatcheries are canceling your meat bird orders

• Why building your “farm team” might matter more than being self-sufficient

• Practical ways to serve your community now—so they’ll show up when it counts

• What really happens when the government shows up without a warrant

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this video on YouTube.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Watch The Lunatic Farmer by Angel Studios

CONNECT

Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube 

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In this episode, Kate Tietje, founder of Earthley Wellness, shares her inspiring journey from a mom experimenting with herbal remedies to leading a thriving natural wellness company. Kate shares how her daughter’s health challenges sparked her passion for herbalism, the rapid growth of Earthley, and her commitment to clean, effective products. Discover her top herbal remedies for cold and flu season, favorite herbs like calendula and ginger, and tips for incorporating natural wellness into your life. Whether you're an herbalist, a homesteader, or simply curious about holistic health, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in to learn how Earthley is revolutionizing natural wellness with transparency and education!

In this episode, we cover:

• Kate’s journey into herbalism, inspired by her daughter’s health challenges

• How Kate started Earthley Wellness, from blogging to launching her first product

• Rapid growth of Earthley Wellness and its milestones since 2015

• Impact of the 2020 pandemic on the demand for natural remedies

• Incredible testimonials from customers about Earthley’s life-changing products

• Discussion of Earthley’s top-selling products and how they can help your family: Good Night Lotion, Feel Better Fast, and Elderberry Elixir

• Challenges faced by Earthley, including FDA scrutiny and media criticism

• Kate’s self-taught herbalism journey and her favorite educational resources

• Recommended herbs for cold and flu season: elderberry and mullein

• Kate’s top two favorite herbs: calendula and ginger, and their versatile uses

• Earthley’s commitment to clean, additive-free products through the “Revive and Restore Promise”

• Kate’s book Natural Remedies for Kids and how it can serve your family

• Closing thoughts on empowering consumers with education and holistic wellness

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT KATE

Kate and Ben are parents to 6 children, ranging from 16 years down to 6.5 years. They are a homesteading, homeschooling family who have an extensive garden, including herbs! They love teaching their kids to enjoy and be good stewards of the Earth, on and off the job. 

Kate loves medical freedom, sharing natural remedies, developing real food recipes, and gentle parenting. Her goal is to teach you how to live your life free from Big Pharma, Big Food, and Big Government by learning about herbs, cooking, and sustainable practices. 

Kate is the author of Natural Remedies for Kids and the owner and lead herbalist at Earthley.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out Earthley’s many offerings on their website

Some best-selling products: Good Night Lotion, Feel Better Fast, Elderberry Elixir

Herbalism books and authors:

- Books by Rosemary Gladstar

- Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun S. Weed

- The Herbalist's Way: The Art and Practice of Healing with Plant Medicines by Nancy & Michael Phillips

- Books by Matthew Wood

- Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine by David Hoffman

- Natural Remedies for Kids by Kate Tietje

Recommended for cold and flu: elderberry syrup DIY kit, elderberry tincture, DIY elderberry recipe, Cough B Gone

Earthley’s Revive and Restore Promise

Check out Kate’s blog filled with education and recipes

CONNECT

Kate Tietje | Website | Facebook

Earthley Wellness | Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest
Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

As a homesteader who values organic and sustainable farming practices, Adam looked around and wondered why he couldn’t find these same principles applied to the production of honey.  He made it his mission to learn everything he could about raising honeybees with the most natural methods possible.  Today, he writes and teaches homesteaders how to start their own honeybee farms.  In this conversation, we chat about selecting and building a hive, keeping bees through the winter, the adaptability of naturally-raised bees, and more.  We hope this episode leaves you feeling empowered to start on your own beekeeping endeavor!

In this episode, we cover:

• What makes Adam’s natural and organic beekeeping methods different from conventional practices

• Tips for maintaining healthy bees through the cold winter months

• Making an argument for why horizontal hives are better than vertical hives for the backyard beekeeper

• A few options for those who want to create their own DIY horizontal bee hive

• Adam’s encouragement for those who dream of starting or growing their homestead

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsors!

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ABOUT ADAM

Bee Kept is located in Middle Tennessee and is founded by Adam and Leslie Martin. Their bee adventure started using all of the traditional methods taught and promoted by beekeepers and bee clubs all over the western world. After failing miserably in their first season of beekeeping, they used these failures as opportunities to learn outside-of-the-bee-box thinking with their beekeeping methods. They learned God’s Creative Intelligent Design for honey bees and more natural and sustainable beekeeping practices. The rest is history! 

Since then their bees have enjoyed great success in overwintering without feeding sugar water or treating for pests, and they have naturally begun to share what they have learned with others.  Adam loves teaching others about bees almost as much as he loves the bees.  

If you have tried keeping bees and failed, or if you are just learning and wanting to get into it, Adam will inspire you to get going!   Adam teaches that anyone can learn how to trap feral bees, keep them in a low to no maintenance system, and manage the colonies in horizontal hives that are better for the bees and the beekeeper!

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out Adam’s new book,Bee Kept With Wild And Free Honey Bees by Adam Martin

Free plans to build the Langstroth Long Hive

Come see Adam in May at our Learn to Homestead in a Weekend event

CONNECT

Adam Martin of Bee Kept | Website | Instagram | Facebook

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

If you have had the privilege of hearing Jill speak at one of our events in the past, you know what a powerhouse she is when it comes to all things homesteading.  Not only is she an expert in a variety of homestead pursuits – market gardening, cut flower gardening, sourdough, and more – she is a very creative and intentional businesswoman.  And she does it all on only four acres!  If you have a desire to use your small acreage to provide both food AND income for your family, don’t miss this episode.  We cover a lot of ground in this episode, so buckle up!

In this episode, we cover:

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Earthley.com | Clean, natural, and affordable herbal remedies and body care that support health and wellness naturally 

Nutrimill.com | High-quality small kitchen appliance products that function well, are easy to use, and promote healthy eating

ABOUT JILL

Jill Ragan is a small farmer and online educator, balancing life as a wife and mother of four beautiful children, three girls and one boy. Her journey into growing food began when she saw a largely unmet need in our society; with broken food systems, unfortunate waste, and an overall lack of connection to our Earth. She started growing food for her family instead of sourcing it from the grocery store, reducing waste as much as possible, and learning how to compost. Shortly thereafter, Jill began teaching others how important it is to do the same for themselves. She started documenting the simple changes she was implementing to contribute to the health of our planet and has since grown an extensive following on YouTube’s Whispering Willow Farm channel. 

Jill now grows food full time on a much larger scale on her family’s tiny but mighty home farm. She teaches others daily and takes advantage of any opportunity to demonstrate how even the smallest environmental action can make a significant impact. With passion and personality, Jill is committed to sharing her hard-earned knowledge with anyone and everyone she can.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Join us at our annual Homesteaders of America event in October 2025

CONNECT

Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

Get ready for a deep dive into the world of all things salt!  Darryl of Redmond Real Salt brings his expertise to our most important questions: what is wrong with modern day salt?  What should you look for in a good quality salt?  How much salt do our bodies need?  And more!  Whether looking for the best salt for maintaining livestock, cooking from scratch, food preservation, everyday use, or mineral balance, this educational conversation will equip you with the information you need to make intentional food choices.

In this episode, we cover:

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to the sponsors that make this show possible!

Earthley.com | Clean, natural, and affordable herbal remedies and body care that support health and wellness naturally 

Nutrimill.com | High-quality small kitchen appliance products that function well, are easy to use, and promote healthy eating

ABOUT DARRYL

Darryl Bosshardt is passionate about healthy living, healthy eating and life-long learning. Darryl grew up working for the family mineral business in Redmond, UT and then earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Southern Utah University followed by an MBA at Western Governor's University.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out all of the Redmond products mentioned here!

CONNECT

Darryl Bosshardt of Redmond Incorporated | Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

We get questions all the time about how to find local community with a shared mindset around homesteading.  After asking the same question in her community, Samantha decided to make the first move and create the network she was looking for.  Not only has she grown a thriving local homesteading community in her area, she teaches people all across the country to do the same.  This episode will inspire you with a reminder about why camaraderie is so important and will equip you with the practical steps to build a network of your own.

In this episode, we cover:

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

ABOUT SAMANTHA

Samantha is passionate about helping local homesteaders in her area tap into the tools and resources that they need in order to build stranger, more self-sufficient, and resilient communities that can’t be overrun by government regulations and restrictions. 

Samantha is committed to pointing families towards food freedom and creating opportunities to cultivate deeper connections through the work she does at Frederick County Homesteaders.

ABOUT FREDERICK COUNTY HOMESTEADERS

Frederick County Homesteaders proudly serves our homesteading and farming community by connecting farmer to farmer and farmer to consumer. Our mission is to revitalize agriculture within the Valley through community interdependence, education, and good clean fun!

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out the Frederick County Farm Crawl

CONNECT

Frederick County Homesteaders | Website | Instagram | Facebook

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

Preparedness is an important aspect of most homesteads, but it can be an overwhelming topic due to its multifaceted nature.  Many of us have some level of food storage for our families, but what about things like safety and emergency medical care?  Jake Drumm of Drumm Emergency Solutions has a passion for helping families prepare for a wide spectrum of crisis situations.  He has a special word for homesteaders today to get you started in preparing for both short and long term medical crisis situations.  

In this episode, we cover:

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

ABOUT JAKE

Jake Drumm is a career paramedic with a passion for preparedness, homesteading, and education.  He has worked in all areas of emergency services medicine during his career.  The past 15 years have been spent in the delivery of emergency medicine education, spanning the spectrum from graduate medical education to U.S. Special Operations medicine.  He continues to practice medicine as a paramedic in rural East Tennessee, as well as working to actively spread his message of medical preparedness and austere lifesaving through Drumm Emergency Solutions, LLC, a family company.  Jake is also heavily involved in ongoing wilderness medicine, permaculture, and homesteading projects on several properties in East Tennessee.  

RESOURCES

Medical planning and preparedness:

Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs)

Medical Beginner's Resource List

Guerilla Medicine: An introduction to the concepts of austere medicine in asymmetric conflicts

Ditch Medicine: Advanced Field Procedures for Emergencies by Hugh Coffee

Where There Is No Doctor: A Village Health Care Handbook

Improvised Medicine: Providing Care in Extreme Environments, 2nd edition

Tourniquet Conversion A Recommended Approach in the Prolonged Field Care Setting

Preparing for Operations in a Resource-Depleted and/or Extended Evacuation Environment

10 Essential PFC Capabilities

Skills for non-medical team members

CONNECT

Jake Drumm of Drumm Emergency Solutions | Website | YouTube | Facebook | X | Pinterest

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

As homesteaders, we know the importance of preparing our homes and families physically for an uncertain future.  In this conversation with Pastor Mike, we dive into the importance of spiritually preparing for the days ahead too.  Pastor Mike shares how preparation is rooted in scripture, how occult activity is more dangerous than we may realize, how we can impact our communities, and more.  This conversation with Pastor Mike covered a lot of ground, and we know it will be an encouragement to you.

In this episode, we cover:

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

ABOUT MIKE

Mike Signorelli wears many hats - content creator, pastor, YouTuber, author, philanthropist, and speaker. He is a dynamic and inspiring individual who has touched millions of people worldwide through his online content. His humble beginnings growing up in the projects of Hammond, Indiana, led him to pursue higher education and eventually to answer the call to preach and lead.

Aside from his work as a content creator, pastor, author, and philanthropist, Mike is also a sought-after speaker who travels the world speaking at church gatherings, large conferences, tent revivals, and festivals.

Mike's unique blend of talents and passions makes him a truly remarkable individual. His ability to inspire and connect with people from all walks of life is a testament to his unwavering commitment to communicating the message of Jesus on every platform he has, both online and in person.

Mike and Julie have two daughters, Everly Faith and Bella Joy. They currently reside in New York City.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Breakers Creator Academy

Video: 10 Items to Remove Right Now

Video: Why God Removes People

Video: Ex-Witches Expose Demonic Agendas

⁠Inherit Your Freedom: Break Generational Curses and Reclaim the Future God Has for You⁠ by Mike Signorelli

CONNECT

Mike Signorelli | Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook
Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

You are sure to learn some things you didn’t already know about feeding your livestock!  Nancy of Kalmbach Feeds is not only a poultry nutrition professional, she is a chicken keeper herself who finds great enjoyment in caring for her own flock.  In this conversation, we dive into the nitty gritty of feeding birds on your homestead: the difference between different types of poultry feed, how ingredients are sourced, and more.  Tune in to learn more about what makes Kalmbach Feeds unique and why they may be a great fit for your farm.

In this episode, we cover:

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

ABOUT NANCY

Nancy Buchanan Jefferson is part of the nutrition and technical services team at Kalmbach Feeds. She received her PhD from West Virginia University in 2008, then worked in the feed industry for five years before joining Kalmbach Feeds in May of 2013. She currently lives on a farm in Gallia County, Ohio with her husband John and enjoys working with her animals and spending time with her family.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Henhouse Reserve feed

Find a Kalmbach Feeds dealer near you

CONNECT

Kalmbach Feeds | Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

I’m so glad to have Stacy Lyn Harris joining me again on the podcast for an honest conversation about what it’s like to run successful businesses while in the trenches of motherhood.  What does it look like to bring our children along with us in our work?  How do we manage to stay productive while meeting the needs of small children?  How have our businesses changed throughout different seasons of our families?  For any parent who is committed to giving your family your best and building a business you are proud of, may this vulnerable conversation be an encouragement to you.

In this episode, we cover:

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsor!

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ABOUT STACY LYN

Southern lifestyle guru, television host, celebrity chef, best-selling author and speaker Stacy Lyn Harris wants her readers to pull up a chair, hear some funny and poignant stories, and incorporate her unfussy, delicious recipes into their special occasions and daily life. After all, like the title of her new cookbook states, food is the "Love Language of the South."

"I don't go to my home and kitchen expecting perfection," Harris writes in "Love Language of the South." "It's simply the place I go to return to what matters most: my family, my faith, and spending my days at home in the South. Time I spend cooking is time spent loving. And that's why I call it my love language."

In addition to being a best-selling author of three books and host of "The Sporting Chef" on The Outdoor Channel, Harris is also the founder of the popular Stacy Lyn Harris blog. The Alabama native and mother of seven has grown a following with her simple approach to sourcing and preparing meals – often including wild game and ingredients from her garden.

With multiple cookbooks and cooking shows celebrating Southern charm, lifestyle and seasonal, fresh protein, Harris is just getting started bucking the ordinary. She's showing the world that Southern culture is more than bless your hearts with a side of sweet tea. It's also a family Sunday dinner of crispy fried chicken with a side of caramel cake so simple that even her newlywed self could execute it to perfection.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out Stacy Lyn’s cookbooks

CONNECT

Stacy Lyn Harris | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest