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Have you felt it? Something is rippling through humanity at this moment. It's a stirring... a longing... a remembering. A sense that we are more capable than we’ve been led to believe. We want to feel alive, not sedated.. but we've lost our way. We've traded a life intertwined with nature for asphalt and artificial lights. We've swapped natural movement for a sedentary existence. We've given up food from the earth in favor of food from the factory. We've sacrificed our traditional skillsets ...
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What if you could have a healthier, more secure lifestyle with greater sustainability and self-sufficiency for you, your family and your community? That’s what Homesteading Family is all about. Carolyn and Josh have taken their popular YouTube series, “Pantry Chat” and turned it into a podcast so you can discover how to take the leap from a “normal” life to a homestead life, filled with meaning, beauty and freedom. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the city or the country, if you’ve ever wanted ...
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Our podcast discusses all things concerning raising pigs on pasture. From a small herd for personal consumption on the homestead to large scale commercial operations. We discuss the topics and talk to the producers.
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Homestead self sufficiency through efficiency. We’ll cover topics such as homestead DIY, gardening, cooking indoors and out, raising small livestock, hunting and processing your harvest. Please subscribe, follow us on Facebook or email me directly at TheEfficientHomestead@gmail.com And be sure to check out our web page at https://theefficienthomestead.com If you are going to shop online please consider using our affiliate links. #homesteadlife #followyourdream Thanks for listening!
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Freeze drying is a very basic and straightforward process - if you know some of these simple tips! Don't make the same mistakes I made when I first started freeze-drying. Follow my seven simple steps for freeze-drying, and you'll be well on your way to lining your pantry full of preserved food. For more information, visit the blog post here: https:…
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We've talked about goats... we've talked about cattle... but we've NEVER talked about dairy SHEEP. That's changing today with this enlightening conversation with Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm. If you love being a pioneer in new industries, or are looking for a smaller dairy animal with LOTS of potential, this episode is for you! Podcast Episo…
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Though you'll still find us canning, fermenting, dehydrating and preserving our foods in other ways, freeze-drying has quickly moved to the top of the list for my favorite preservation method. And for good reason! Here are the ten reasons why we love freeze-drying. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/10-re…
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In this episode, we revisit with Charles Lafferty to discuss the one year mark (halfway point) of his SARE grant. Charles shares the successes and challenges of the first year with pigs in the woods. You can find out more about his efforts at: skylinepastures.com Check out his Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@skylinepastures8445 Come jo…
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"What are you using for homeschool curriculum this year??" I don't consider myself a homeschool content creator, but I'm always happy to share my favorite books and studies. Find out what I'm using for this coming year, plus an important plea to any homeschooling families. Podcast Episode Highlights How I'm a homeschool minimalist Why we aren't dog…
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Join me with CEO and Truly Free founder Stephen Ezell as we discuss the importance of cleaning up the toxins in our home! For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/toxins-in-common-household-cleaners/ Check out Truly Free (and get 50 FREE loads of laundry detergent) here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/My-Green-…
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For several years, I’ve been asking myself… how can we close our chicken loop? And by that, I mean how can I reduce the outside inputs in our home food production. It's easier said than done when it comes to livestock, BUT I've hatched a new plan for our chicken operation and I'm excited to share it with you. Listen in to hear me answer the questio…
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We've been battling grass in our terrace garden, our cottage garden, and the perennial beds in our main crop garden. I think we're finally winning the war! Watch this video to see what we're doing and what's worked (and what hasn't)! For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-get-rid-of-grass-in-the-garden…
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In this episode, I talk with Ross Lewis a young farmer in Virginia. Ross is a civil engineer and has used his design knowledge to come up with a pretty ingenious automatic feeding and watering system for his breeding stock. We will describe it in this audio podcast but the link to his Youtube video explaining it below. Ross's Youtube Video Hickory …
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Looking for a bit of redemption after a less-than-stellar growing season? Want to reduce the pressure to preserve ALL the food right NOW? A fall garden can offer all of this and more and it's one of my secret weapons for growing more food with less stress. The time to start your fall crops is NOW-- join me to talk about what plants are best, some o…
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Are you wanting to build up your long-term food storage supply but aren't sure how to start? This podcast is for you! Join me with guest David Stelzer from @azurestandard as we talk about the best methods for stocking up on bulk food. For more information (and other podcasts where we talk about bulk-buying strategies), visit the blog post here: htt…
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I never get tired of talking about sourdough, ESPECIALLY when it comes to ways to bake it more efficiently! Today I'm joined by Mike from Rosehill Sourdough to dive into some of the common pitfalls in the sourdough world that are costing you time and flour. I love Mike's engineer perspective and he gave me a lot of new ideas to chew on including si…
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Over the past couple of years we've known there needed to be some changes in our dairy system. As Tilly, our milk cow, continued to get older, we decided it was time to layer in a new dairy cow. But we never guessed we'd be getting ten gallons of milk each day! Find out how we've changed our routines, the investments we've made that have cut our pr…
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In the episode, I talk with Dave and Jodi Cronauer from White Bison Farm in northern Wisconsin. They have a lot going on at their farm including raising bison for meat, GypsyVanner Horses (not for meat), and Idaho Pastured Pigs (those are for meat). They also maintain the IPP nation registry. To learn more about them, visit their website: https://w…
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Cooking for larger groups used to stress me out SO much, but over the years, I've honed my skills in putting food on the table for big groups WITHOUT spending all day in the kitchen. In today's episode I'm sharing a few of my favorite old-fashioned strategies for cultivating community with food. Podcast Episode Highlights How cooking for large crow…
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We've been listening to your comments, questions and concerns about the common toxins we're exposed to on a regular basis and I'm excited to have Dr. Torrie from Meraki Wellness on today's Pantry Chat Podcast. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/common-toxins/ Some of the following may be affiliate links. …
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I get the question constantly... "Where's the BEST place to homestead?" Listen in as I share my (probably surprising) answer, as well as the lessons I've been learning lately about community, flexibility, and leaning in. Podcast Episode Highlights Why this question seems to come up a lot lately (for others and myself) My first casual response to th…
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If you're looking to go off-grid with solar power, this blog post is for you. Join me with Tag from Life Done Free and Grid Down as he shares his story and the best way to go off-grid for you and your homestead. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/going-off-grid-with-solar-power/ Check out Grid Down and ge…
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In this episode, I talk with Carl Blake about his new book Pork For Profit: The Business of Whole Hog Roasting. This book is a comprehensive step by step guide on how to build and manage a hog roasting business. This is a great side gig for pastured pig farms or can even be a full time gig in some areas. Be sure to check out his book on Amazon here…
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I love to share the mental health benefits of gardening, but what do you do when your garden makes you feel STRESSED, not serene? I've been there (more than once). Today I'm sharing my 3 non-negotiable garden strategies that I use every single year to ensure my garden is a place of joy and not overwhelm. A must-listen if you're trying to grow food …
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We're doing our best to switch as many products as possible to brands that are Made in the USA. It's not always easy (or possible), and really shouldn't be 100%. Join us for today's Pantry Chat and hear why we think it's important and how we're going about it. For any links mentioned in the podcast, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfam…
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This episode blew my mind! I've been around plenty of working dogs, but they've always been used for working large numbers of livestock on huge pieces of land. However, this conversation with Jordyn Kelly of Working Aussies Homestead completely changed my mind. Listen as she shares the creative, time-saving ways she uses dogs around her homestead (…
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This week, we're talking about something a little "off-topic" from homesteading but that we think goes hand in hand with being prepared for modern life. I'm chatting with Franklin Sanders from The Moneychanger and Volunteer Precious Metals, all about the top principles to know when buying gold and silver. For more information, visit the blog post h…
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In this episode, I talke with Brian MacFarland of Five Forks Farm in Bruceton Mills, WV. Brian and his wife are just at the one year mark of having pigs on pasture. Farrowing has been tough for them the last year, but they are using these experiences to grow and hone their craft when it comes to raising pigs. Brian shares his "failures" in a honest…
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Ever wondered what happens when a social media influencer with a million followers swaps the digital spotlight for a tech-minimal lifestyle? This episode features Erin Lochner, the inspiring powerhouse behind "The Opt-Out Family." Erin takes us on a journey from her high-profile career in social media to her decision to embrace a technology-minimal…
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Join me for this week's Pantry Chat podcast with my guest host @MelissaKNorris as we discuss everything @modernhomesteadingconference . For more information, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/modern-homesteading-conference/ Grab tickets to this year's Modern Homesteading Conference here: https://modernhomesteading.com/ Th…
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With gardening scaled back due to some timing issues with the milk cows, the spotlight is on the lifesaving benefits of mulch, especially as we brace for an impending drought. Learn how mulch can transform your garden by saving time, reducing weeds, and conserving precious water. Get ready for a treasure trove of practical gardening advice as we ex…
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With more viruses popping up over the past decade, it's important to understand and know how to use medicinal herbs, more specifically, antiviral herbs. Join me with Dr. Patrick Jones from HomeGrown Herbalist as we discuss the common antiviral herbs and their uses. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/antiv…
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In this episode, I talk with Bryson Lipscomb of Triple Oaks Farm in Virginia about how he and his wife took a simple hobby farm and in less than 3 years turned it into a large scale operation that has them both working full time now on the farm. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. htt…
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We're chatting some more about our glyphosate toxicity and what we're doing to combat the toxins we have in our system... including changing up one of our FAVORITE things! Have you missed what's going on with our health? You can get caught up on all of our glyphosate toxicity videos here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/our-journey-with-glyphosate-t…
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Raising rabbits for meat has gained popularity in recent years. Mostly because of their relatively low maintenance compared to other livestock. Daniel Salatin is sharing the ease and practicality of raising rabbits for meat, covering everything from their benefits to practical considerations like daily care, feeding, processing, and breed selection…
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In this episode, I talk with Maj Jim Brickson (retired) about his farm/homesteading efforts on 50 acres in Northern Minnesota. Jim and his wife are both retired from the military and looks to enjoy the golden years on the farm. We talk about some of the challenges that poses as well as how to manage aging and farming work. Check out the Brickson Yo…
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I love to cook... I love to plan... but I've never been able to stick with a consistent meal planning system. And it bugged me for YEARS. However, when I realized our unconventional life requires an unconventional meal plan, everything changed. In today's episode, I'm sharing my best tips for getting from-scratch food on the table without rigid rec…
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Fat is stored energy. When looking at a self-sufficient and resilient homestead, fat sources must be considered. In this Pantry Chat, we'll discuss why it's important to raise fat sources on your homestead and how to do it! For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/fat-sources-on-the-homestead/ MORE ABOUT US! WE…
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Herbs have been used to doctor animals for millennia, but sadly it's tough to find information on how to use them in our modern age. Today I'm so thrilled to be joined by Dr. Patrick Jones-- a veterinarian, naturopath, and herbalist who knows this topic inside and out. Dr. Jones sheds light on the complexities of herbal dosages, species-specific ri…
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What are the top three diet changes you can make right now to drastically improve your health? Join me for this podcast with Sally Fallon Morell as she shares her recommendations. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/3-diet-changes-to-improve-your-health/ - Nourishing Traditions by S…
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In this episode, I talke with Chuck Lewis of Sheraton Park Farms about how his farmer's market setup has evolved over time to produce the most efficient and profitable setup for his farm. Chuck dies into the details of cost and things to consider when setting up for a market. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebo…
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Sometimes growing vegetables in a wintery climate can feel like an extreme sport... So when I received an email from Nate of the Manti Homestead sharing how he built an off-grid greenhouse that's growing bananas, passionfruit, and more in the Utah snow, I was intrigued. Nate shares a wealth of knowledge in this value-packed episode. Prepare to have…
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We've been compiling all your gardening questions and saving them up so we could do another gardening Q&A Pantry Chat podcast! Watch to see if we answered your question... then be sure to check out the blog post for our ultimate guide to garden planning. https://homesteadingfamily.com/garden-planning-tips Thanks to Pleasant Hill Grain for sponsorin…
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Does a garden really require blood, sweat, and tears to grow well? It's easy to think that, but what if we found a way to work *with* nature instead of against it? In today's episode, I'm sharing the most underrated garden hack and how it has forever transformed my growing spaces. Podcast Episode Highlights My garden challenges My tree growing stor…
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In this episode, I speak with Tyler Hill of Evergreen Farm in Pennsylvania. Tyler is working 53 acres with chickens, sheep and pigs. Pigs are his most recent addition and through providence, he ended up with a breeding pair of AGH X Hampshire. We explore the challenges of this cross and what he has liked and what he plans to do differently. Also, j…
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Learn about Baker Creek heirloom seeds (@RareSeedsBC ) and their commitment to the Safe Seed Pledge, and you'll see why Homesteading Family has been a loyal customer for over 15 years. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/baker-creek-seeds/ Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:53 - GMO Tomato Seeds ~~~~~~~~~~…
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We talk a lot about returning to our roots and reclaiming heritage skills... but what role does your family heritage REALLY play in your homesteading efforts? How can you lean on it for motivation during the stressful times? And what do you do if you DON'T have a rich heritage to draw from? Today's guest, Dolores Taranto, speaks more beautifully to…
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Learn about urban foraging and the skillsets needed to forage for food in your surrounding areas. Whether you are living in a rural area, suburban, or urban area, these tips will help get you started and these are our 12 favorite herbs to find in the wild. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/urban-foraging…
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In this episode, Rob Dowdle and I am have a comprehensive discussion on issues we have all faced with processors. Our conversation turns from the sad horror stories to how to manage issues and tips on how to prevent them in the first place. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://…
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Sourdough bread made with freshly-milled flour. It's many a homesteader's dream, but those whole wheat loaves can easily turn into a nightmare if you're not prepared. I am so excited to be joined by Mary of The Rose Homestead in today's episode. She's mastered the art of baking light, fluffy loaves with freshly-milled whole wheat flour and she's sh…
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Mushrooms are packed with nutrition and are easily grown at home. Learn the basics in this podcast interview with Chris Gilmour as he shares how simple it is to grow mushrooms at home. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-grow-mushrooms-at-home/ Learn more about Chris' class, The Mushroom Course and …
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In this episode, I talk with Mindy Lipinski of Revercomb Farms in VA about how they manage their pigs on pasture and how they have added education opportunities to not only share their knowledge and experience but also to create additional income for the farm. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pa…
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Ever been accused of being a "fun hater?" If so, you're not alone. In fact, it seems to be a common trait in those of us drawn towards old-fashioned things. Find out the difference between fun vs. flow and why your fun-hating ways may actually be a superpower. Podcast Episode Highlights Perceptions of 'fun' How an interview made me think about 'fun…
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Old-fashioned wisdom is really important to us as parents, and it has always served us very well. So it's no surprise that we draw on this wisdom for our family's top ten parenting principles as well. For more information, be sure to visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/top-10-parenting-principles/ - American Blossom Linens: Thi…
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