Individuals who follow me on Instagram and Facebook have brought forth question about canning. In this episode I am going to answer your questions AND give you the confidence to move forward and process foods confidently! 

Q&A is my absolute favorite part of public speaking. It not only teaches others, but it teaches me as well. I must ensure that what I am speaking on is current and good information. You guys also challenge me to think outside of the box, so for that, I thank you! 

This particular Q&A covers hot water bath, steam, and pressure canning. Whether you're new or a seasoned canner there's something in this podcast for you. 

Also, much of the information discussed here can be found in my book, The Farm Girl's Guide to Preserving the Harvest, and my website, A Farm Girl in the Making. While you're there, sign up for my weekly newsletter! 

Thanks for being here, and I'll talk to you soon,

Ann

Preserving the Spring harvest is made easy with multiple home food preservation methods. Learn how to preserve the garden's bounty by utilizing the following tools:

In this episode I breakdown the best methods for preserving many spring vegetables. And as promised, here are a few of my favorite Spring preserving recipes:

Don't forget, you can join me on YouTube for tutorials on preserving, cooking, and vlogs on simple living. Learn how we strive to live a simple homesteading life, and while you're there hit the subscribe and notification bell to stay alerted as to when a new episode airs. 

Happy homesteading, I'll talk to you guys next week!

Ann

Selecting the best poultry breeds for your property is important. Learn which poultry breeds are best for your property size and location. Learn all about heritage, broiler breeds and everything in between. 

If you're ready to incorporate poultry let's talk about the best (and most convenient) place to purchase poultry. Is it the feed store, a neighboring farm, or a hatchery?

 Whether you're new to raising poultry or a seasoned keeper, you'll want to listen in on this episode.

#selectingpoultrybreeds #orderingchicks #chickseason

The goal for many women, especially homesteading women, is to become a full-time homesteading housewife, or homesteading homemaker. However, in this day and age many homesteading women do not have this opportunity. Instead you will find many of us balancing home, children, and property responsibilities with a full-time job. 

The dream to solely manage the property, family, and home is within reach. We as modern homesteading homemakers need to learn how to achieve this goal. How is it possible for us to do it all? Even I maintain a full time job while running the homestead. 

In this episode I'll talk to you about balancing career, family, and homestead responsibilities without feeling inadequate when we do not get ALL-THE-THINGS done.

Make sure to read my article, The Homesteading Housewife. If this podcast resonates with you or someone you know, please share it. No-one should ever feel inadequate in the roles of being a homemaker. 

Preserving the harvest is the goal for every homesteaders and garden enthusiast. The problem is, many do do not know where to start. In this episode we use my book, The Farm Girl's Guide to Preserving the Harvest, as a foundation for all who preserve, or seek to preserve, food at home. I talk about the many preserving methods available, and the reason why many are hesitant to start. 

Once you get past the fear, you will be on the journey to truly owning your food source!  

Touching base with me with this unexpected podcast. A quick check-in on how we are managing the homestead, and ourselves, during this pandemic. But more importantly, how YOU can help others get through this time without having a platform. We entered this life to seek food ownership and a simpler way of living. Now it's time to encourage others to do the same.  #teachdontpreach  

What better way to launch a Simple Homesteading Life than to introduce myself, my family and my homestead to you! Learn how it all began, what it took to get here, and what's coming up next! Living a homesteading life takes work, dedication, successes, as well as, failures. It's through the grace of forgiving ourselves for the setbacks which makes the average homesteader a phenomenal one.  Hopefully, through podcast I can encourage you to stay encouraged and gain the strength to encourage others to living this simple homesteading life. 

Happy homesteading, 

Ann

Homesteading is a lifestyle. One which comes with work, dedication, and emotional growth. If you're looking for your tribe, well, you've found a tribe member in me. Join me weekly by subscribing, and let's get down to homesteading.