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Summary

In this episode, Dawn and Tee Gorham discuss their goals for 2024 on their Tennessee homestead. They talk about ordering meat chickens, turkeys, and egg layers, as well as planning their garden. They reflect on the lessons learned from last year's chicken loss due to extreme heat. They also discuss their plans to get bees, repair their high tunnel, and fence in the lower barnyard. Additionally, they consider getting pigs and share their professional goals, including a cooking series with Nicole Sauce and involvement in the Self-Reliance Festival. They wrap up by discussing their involvement in the Dickson County Homesteaders Alliance Group and the Weston A. Price Foundation, as well as Tee's wrestling coaching.

Takeaways

Order meat chickens, turkeys, and egg layers in a timely manner to avoid delays.
Learn from past mistakes and plan ahead to prevent losses, such as extreme heat affecting chickens.
Consider adding bees to the homestead and seek guidance from experienced beekeepers.
Repair and improve infrastructure, such as the high tunnel and fencing, to enhance productivity.
Explore new ventures and professional goals, such as cooking series, legal clinics, and herbal classes.
Engage with local communities and organizations to foster collaboration and support.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Topic of 2024 Goals
01:14 Ordering Meat Chickens and Turkeys
02:10 Lessons Learned from Last Year's Chicken Loss
02:40 Ordering Egg Layers and Planning the Garden
04:07 Debating Growing Corn
05:02 Pantry Power Challenge and Cooking Meals
06:28 Plans to Get Bees and Repair the High Tunnel
10:11 Fencing in the Lower Barnyard
12:32 Considering Getting Pigs
13:41 Preparing for the Beef Cow's Processing
16:30 Professional Goals and Cooking Series with Nicole Sauce
19:25 Legal Clinic and Growing Tee's Law Business
20:53 Involvement in the Self-Reliance Festival
23:42 Dickson County Homesteaders Alliance Group and Weston A. Price Foundation
25:57 Taking an Herbal Class and Building a Young Living Business
31:22 Tee's Wrestling Coaching and Wrapping Up

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Summary

In this episode, Dawn Gorham shares the backstory of her transition to natural and holistic living on a rural farm in Tennessee. She discusses her journey of discovering the benefits of a natural diet and seeking out local farmers for food sources. Dawn also talks about her passion for growing her own food, raising chickens, and learning new homesteading skills. She shares the challenges and rewards of building a community and the importance of self-reliance. Dawn concludes by discussing her future plans for the farm, including continuing to build community and expanding the topics covered on her podcast.

Takeaways

Transitioning to natural and holistic living can have a positive impact on health and well-being.
Seeking out local farmers and growing your own food can lead to a more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle.
Building a community of like-minded individuals is important for support and sharing knowledge.
Taking control of your life and pursuing your passions can lead to a fulfilling and rewarding journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and New Year's Resolution
00:47 The Backstory: Transition to Natural and Holistic Living
03:09 Seeking Local Farmers and Changing Diet
04:04 Growing Food and Canning
05:29 Expanding Homestead and Raising Chickens
06:44 Learning New Skills and Becoming Self-Sufficient
07:43 Commitment to Natural Living and Homesteading
08:14 Prepping and Moving to a Rural Farm
09:24 Finding the Farm and Making the Decision
10:51 Building a Community and Starting a Homesteaders Group
13:15 Retirement and Full-Time Homesteading
20:02 Building a Cannery and Community Involvement
21:23 Transitioning to Full-Time Homesteading
22:19 Leaving the City and Pursuing Homesteading
23:15 Retirement and Taking Control of Life
25:13 Future Plans: Building Community and Self-Reliance
26:12 Expanding Topics on the Podcast
27:12 Closing Remarks and Well Wishes

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