S14 E9: The 7 Hour Business To Fund Your Backyard Farming
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A homestead that funds itself... that's the dream, isn't it? We've covered a number of income-producing ideas on the show over the years, and I have another one for you today.  I'm joined by the brilliant Marjory Wildcraft as she outlines how you can turn seed-saving into a viable and profitable income stream to add to your homestead this year. Podcast Episode Highlights Marjory Wildcraft's background and interest in growing foodWhat is the 7 Hour Business concept for funding a backyard farm (and why it's important)Tips for seed savingA closer look at what seeds you can save (types of seeds)Different techniques for seed saving (depending on the type of plant)Range of viability of seedsThe business side of seed savingFinal thoughts on seed savingPodcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned Learn about Marjory Wildcraft's Backyard Food Production webinar: http://www.backyardfoodproduction.com/ Jill's favorite seed company: http://theprairiehomestead.com/seeds   Get weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application
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