Garrett Todd has recently set out with his partners Tad Fuller (from Episode 2477), Mike, and Angie Howe to create the Electric Farms Brand. He grew up around farming, outdoors, and education all his life

Garrett’s father worked as a Soil Conservation Agent and his Mom worked as a School teacher, played a huge role in his passion for education and agriculture.   Faith, Family, Nature, and Community are all very important to him. He has taken a big risk to try and make something great for his family and better for his community.

Today Garret joins us to discuss growing better produce, aquaponics, the growing hemp market and the struggle of trying to make it through the start up phase of a new business.

Resources for today’s show…

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TSP Facebook Group

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Walking To Freedom

TspAz.com

Electric Farms

Come on Time – Willie Nelson

 

Sponsors of the Day

Bulk Ammo

JM Bullion

 

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Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-751- Common Sense vs. Consumerism and was first published on September 28th, 2011. The following are the original show notes from that … Continue reading →

Today is an episode of TSP Rewind, commercial free versions of past podcast episodes. Today’s episode was originally Episode-751- Common Sense vs. Consumerism and was first published on September 28th, 2011.

The following are the original show notes from that episode…

Today I wanted to take a moment to take a look at the concept of consumerism and how it directly conflicts with the preparedness lifestyle. Now don’t get me wrong I am a capitalist libertarian, I believe in the free market but I also believe in making informed consumer decisions.

Consumerism is the opposite of that, consumerism is a heard mentality where providers and producers spend time competing for existing market share and replacing products that are still functional. An informed consumer market requires producers and providers to innovate and create better longer lasting products and services.

Join me today as I discuss…

Early Retirement Extreme – a book that got me thinking this way

Are we in a “climax stage” as in Permaculture

Are companies innovating or competing in existing markets

Working Man v. Salary Man v. Business Man v. Renaissance Man

How our grandparents evaluated a purchase of a product

Do I need it

Does anything I have fill the role now

How long will it last

What will it do for me and my family

How long must I work to pay for it

If I don’t buy it what difference will it really make

How companies market products today

Can we create a fad/cult following around it

What existing market share can we capture with it

Can we build a market to sell subsequent products to

Is it a consumable or designed to fail

How cheaply can we manufacture it

Can we outsource most of the work

Will it last long enough to avoid returns

Can we sell it for less than the competition

Or can we justify a premium at little to no internal cost

How do we avoid the consumerist trap and still have fun and cool stuff

Avoiding debt solves most of the problems

Have a 48 hour waiting period on major purchases

Ask the questions our grandparents did

 

Additional Resources for Today’s Show

Members Support Brigade

TSP Gear Shop

Silver and Gold Shop – (sponsor of the day)

HarvestEating.com – (sponsor of the day)

Early Retirement Extreme – Book I mentioned today

EarlyRetirementExtreme.com

Episode 752 – Courtney Clay on UnSchooling – Episode I mention at the end of this old episode.

 

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.

Today on The Survival Podcast I answer your questions on gardening, economics, the media, weeds, exercise, dogs, cooking and more. Make sure if you submit content for a feedback show that you put something like “comment for jack”, “question for … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast I answer your questions on gardening, economics, the media, weeds, exercise, dogs, cooking and more.

Make sure if you submit content for a feedback show that you put something like “comment for jack”, “question for jack” or “article for jack” in the subject line to assure proper identification for my screening process.

Please understand I receive several hundred emails a day and can’t get them all on the air.

I also do put out a lot of information on Facebook from emails that I can’t fit on the program though so keep em coming.

Join Me Today As I Respond to Your Calls and Discuss…

What this week will look like, Episode 2500 will land on Friday

Quote of the week – “The cat is the best anarchist” – Ernest Hemingway

More on neglected garden beds

How much effect can the media really have on the economy

Dealing with bind weed

Preventing muscle loss as we age

Dealing with off leash unknown dogs in a public place

What to do with an unused above ground pool

Yet another use for a Sous Vide circulator

Making a keto friendly and healthy blue cheese dressing

First Make Mayo

Cup of Oil – olive, avocado, coconut (0 carbs)

One large raw egg (.4 carbs)

One tbs of mustard (0 carbs)

One tbs of ACV (0 carbs)

One tsp of salt (0 carbs)

Now make the blue cheese dressing

One cup of good mayo (.4 carbs see above)

One cup of whole fat organic sour cream (9.8 carbs)

Two tbs of organic whipping cream (.84 carbs)

3/4 cup of blue cheese crumbles (6 grams carbs)

One tsp of salt

One tsp of coarse cracked black (Tellicherry is Best)

Tune in for the procedure

 Yield is about 2.5 Cups

 Serving Size 2 TBS – 40 Servings

 Total carbs – 17.04 = .43 carbs a sevring

 Ken’s Steak House Blue Cheese is 1 per serving but not chunky and full of soy oils

Resources for today’s show…

Follow Life With Jack on Instagram

TSP Facebook Group

Join the Members Brigade

Join Our Forum

Walking To Freedom

TspAz.com

What I base my Mayo and Blue Cheese Dressings on.

In the Blood – Home Free

 

Sponsors of the Day

Western Botanicals

Ready Made Resources

 

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK (866-658-4465) and you might hear yourself on the air.

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Today its Friday so it’s time for the expert council show. To ask a question for a show like this, just send an email to me at jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com with “TSPC Expert” in the subject line. Today on The … Continue reading →

Today its Friday so it’s time for the expert council show. To ask a question for a show like this, just send an email to me at jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com with “TSPC Expert” in the subject line.

Today on The Survival Podcast, the expert council answers questions on restoring old tools, 5th wheel RVs, standby generators, making mead, tool storage, investing, global politics and more.

In the body of your email first tell me the council member your question is for. Second ask your question concisely in one to two sentences maximum. Third any and all details after that. This is the formula to give you the best chance of getting on the air.

I do what I can to get as many of your questions as possible on the air but can’t always get to all of them. Our council is made of a wide variety of experts in everything from the tactical to the practical and everything in between.

To get more information on our Expert Council visit our “Meet the Expert Council Page” to learn more about them and their specific areas of expertise.

Join Me Today As Our Experts Discuss…

27 Years ago in 1992 the Ruby Ridge Killings Happened – Jack

Last call for JERK Line Calls to 877-644-1345 for Episode 2500

Restoring old tools and knives – Patrick Roehrman

Choosing a 5th Wheel RV as a first time buyer – Gary Collins

More on whole house standby generators – Derek Bonpietro

How to really know the rules when it comes to homeschooling – Mike and Sue Laprise

Making peach mead – Michael Jordan

Garden tool and homestead tool storage and maintenance – Ben Falk

Can you ever really know when to pull out of the stock market – John Pugliano

When something is outside of your circle of control but it is a big concern – Jack

 

Resources for today’s show…

Join the Members Brigade

Join Our Forum

Walking To Freedom

TspAz.com – support TSP when you shop on Online

A Third Option: “08 School” Option in Ohio (aka Non-taxed Non-chartered Schools)

TSP Android App

TSP iPhone App

Song of the Day Playlist – 2015

Song of the Day Playlist – 2016

Song of the Day Playlist – 2017

I Won’t Back Down – Tom Petty

 

Geoff Lawton’s Permaculture Videos

2019 Permaculture Masterclass :: Video-1

2019 Permaculture Masterclass :: Video 2

2019 Permaculture Masterclass :: Video 3

2019 Permaculture Masterclass :: Video 4

 

Websites of the Expert Council Members

Home Made Wonderlust

Affordable DC Generators

Hack My Solar

MT Knives

Living Free in Tennessee

Harvest Eating

Old Grouch Military Surplus

Steven1234.com

Permaculture Classroom

A Bee Friendly Company

Investable Wealth

Permies.com

The Simple Life Now

GeoffLawton.com

DarbySimpson.com

Whole Systems Design

Doom and Bloom

HaloBySue.com

HackMySolar

 

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK (866-658-4465) and you might hear yourself on the air.

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Today on The Survival Podcast, I take your calls on composting, livestock, dogs, libertarianism, insurance, gardening, careers, self employment and more. Remember to be on a show like this one just pick up your phone and call 866-65-THINK. The best … Continue reading →

Today on The Survival Podcast, I take your calls on composting, livestock, dogs, libertarianism, insurance, gardening, careers, self employment and more.

Remember to be on a show like this one just pick up your phone and call 866-65-THINK.

The best way to improve your chances of being on the air is ask your question or make your point up front, then provide details. Also please do your best to call from a quiet area with a good connection and speak up so you can be well heard.

While I can’t put all calls on the air but I do my best to get as many of them on as I can.

Join Me Today As Our Experts Discuss…

Call the JERK Line for Episode 2500 at 877-644-1345

Quote of the Week – “The greatest remedy for anger is delay.” ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Converting over to worm composing with a commercial compost bin

Small acreage protein production for feeding your dog pack

How would a minarchist libertarian state handle a DUI

What is the right life insurance for a newly married couple

Uses for garden beds that have fallen out of use

Going back to work after a long period of unemployment or being a solo entrepreneur

 

Resources for today’s show…

Join the Members Brigade

Join Our Forum

Walking To Freedom

TspAz.com – support TSP when you shop on Online

Granddaddy’s Gun Club

Biltong for Breakfast

TSP Android App

TSP iPhone App

Song of the Day Playlist – 2015

Song of the Day Playlist – 2016

Song of the Day Playlist – 2017

Girl, Don’t Go Away Mad – Motley Crue

 

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK (866-658-4465) and you might hear yourself on the air.

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Remember in addition to discounts to over 40 vendors who supply stuff you are likely buying anyway, tons of free ebooks and video content, MSB Members also get every edition of The Survival Podcast ever produced in convenient zip files in blocks of 24. More info on the MSB can be found here.

The Moody family farms and homesteads on 35 acres in Kentucky. John Moody discovered more than a decade ago that his diet was killing him, with duodenal ulcers, seasonal allergies, and other health problems. So, the family began to transition … Continue reading →