For some of us discovering more about what's in our food, the information can be confusing and disconcerting. For Jillae Langman-Dalmolin and her husband Wesley, the information changed their entire lives. The information spurred them into becoming modern day homesteaders, moving across the country and buying a farm in the process. They now own and run an organically practiced farm in Illinois where they grow produce, herbs, bees and chickens (with more animals on the way!), along with running a farm store, supplying restaurants, offering a seasonal CSA and consulting in all things homesteading. Their farm, Wanderin Barefoot Farm, supplies their family with food and a community with food, along with offering a livelihood.

Today Jillae shares with us her story, what caused them to become first generation farmers, and what types of food they grow. She shares a lot of wisdom regarding their perspective about food, and what's in our food. We learn all about the definition of Organic, the difference between the egg classifications and how important it is to grow and preserve food. Jillae and I also discuss what happens to your taste buds when you make your own food, and just why the store purchased food tastes so different. We even talk about those abnormally large Costco rotisserie chickens.

While not everyone will set out to become a homesteader upon learning what's in our food, the information shared in this episode will help you know more about food so you can make better decisions when it comes to your purchases. It will also spur you to start your own little garden, no matter where you live.

Jillae's contact info:

www.wanderinbarefootfarm.com

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