Laura Millat from The Girly Homesteader Podcast shares her story of becoming a homesteader when she felt like she didn't fit any of the molds.  While she navigates her journey, she jokes about homestead scout badges and has put together a beautiful and useful planner that you can get for 15% off with code KODY15. Show Links Laura's Website: www.thegirlyhomesteader.com Bug Bite Thing: https://amzn.to/49Ur2AQ Kody's Links: Homestead...

Jen Roberts from Farm Fresh Family gives insight into why so many of us have been called to the homestead life. Jen has an amazing and inspirational story about becoming a gluten-free homesteading family. Check out Jen's Gluten-Free Cook, and don't miss her second one launching this week! Find Jen: Website: www.farmfreshfamilyfl.com IG: www.instagram.com/farmfreshfamily Gluten Alert Dog Training: www.instagram.com/oakleighsnoseknows Book suggestion, Energy Bus: https://amzn.to/3V38RnS Book...

I can't believe I recorded the 100th episode of The Homestead Education Podcast! I have shared so much with you, had so many amazing guests, and been through so many ups and downs. Tune into today's episodes to hear where we've been and where we are going! Episode Links: Homestead Business: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business Local Food Worksheet: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/local-food Speaking Schedule: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Homestead Curriculum:...

We are pumping our bodies with synthetic vitamins in an effort to get healthy. Why not use what nature has given us? I'm referring to organ meat. Before you run away gagging, James Berry from Pluck Seasoning is on the podcast today to tell us all about using freeze-dried organ meats in our food. Get 20% off with code: KODY20 Podcast Links: Pluck Seasonings Website: https://eatpluck.com/ Comfort Crisis Book: https://amzn.to/3IhUa8Z Find...

Homesteading and entrepreneurship have a symbiotic relationship in that we make our own schedules and are always seeking new adventures. Janet Garman from Timbercreek Farm and Sawdust Publishing shares the joys and pitfalls of owning a business while homesteading and why we make those choices.   Find Janet Timber Creek Farmer: https://www.timbercreekfarmer.com/ Sawdust Publishing: https://sawdustpublishing.com/ Hope For Homesteaders: https://hopeforhomesteadersfoundation.com/ Find...

Learn about seen starting procedure and timing with Jason Spahr from Survival Garden Seeds. Jason also shares the benefits of Survival Garden seeds and the benefits of their site. Get 20% off Survival Garden Seed Packs: https://survivalgardenseeds.com/?ref=KODY10 Enter to Win the Homestead Survival Pack before 2/11/2024: https://survivalgardenseeds.com/pages/homestead-education-contest?ref=KODY10 Find Kody:  Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com

We always feel like we have to stick to the plan or tough it out with homeschool curriculum. Christine Weller from Schoolhouse Teachers joins us today to chat about when it's ok to pivot and make those changes in your homeschool. We talk about different learning styles and meeting the needs of each of your children.  Take a minute to check out Schoolhouse Teachers: www.schoolhouesteachers.com And feel free to reach out to Christine directly at: [email protected] Find...

This is the rawest conversation I will hopefully ever share with you. At the same time, I hope that you take this information to help you and your family grow and build your own homestead education. Links Homestead Bundle: https://thehillsidemarket.com/pages/ultimate-homesteading-package?sca_ref=5214991.61SYL0S1cP The Worst Hard Times: https://amzn.to/4b2OMnh Little House on The Prarie Series: https://amzn.to/3vGuyiT Four Agreements: https://amzn.to/4b0KRY4 Find Kody: Website:...

Homesteads follow an agrarian schedule to meet the needs of the seasons and the market. Learn how I plan my homestead by month and tips for a successful year every year. Don't forget to check out the Ultimate Homestead Bundle before Jan. 21, 2024! Episode Links Ultimate Homestead Bundle: https://thehillsidemarket.com/pages/ultimate-homesteading-package?sca_ref=5214991.61SYL0S1cP Homestead Planner Book: https://amzn.to/3NY1qtA Seed Starting Site: www.garden.org Free Homestead Guides:...

Making money on your homestead helps offset your living costs but can also help keep you or your spouse home with the family. However, sometimes, it is hard to wade through food and agriculture regulations! I break it down for you by product type and where to find information for your state.   Episode Links: How to Start a Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business/ Survival Waitlist: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/survival   Find Kody Website:...

Homesteads are a year-round job, but you have to reset at some point in your agrarian schedule. Learn how I reground for the year on my homestead, for my business, and our homeschool. There are a ton of links, so browse them for some handy tips! Links: Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com PNW Pigs: www.hannerhomestead.com Survival Course: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/survival Prepper Planner: https://amzn.to/3GVxbzw Frixion Pens: https://amzn.to/3GVmEVh Homestead Business Coaching:...

I like to "slow down" for the winter. Although that usually means that I am reading, baking, and creating more. So call it what you will. Either way, in this episode, I share many of the books I read this year and which are waiting in the queue. Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com PNW Pork: www.hannerhomestead.com Good Reads Profile: www.goodreads.com/kodyhanner Books for Homestead Kids Blog: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/what-are-my-homestead-kids-reading/ Amazon Storefront:...

Here is a recap of the co-op survival course I taught this semester. For co-ops or your homeschool classroom, encourage the kids to get their hands dirty and push outside their comfort zone! Kody's Show Links Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com PNW Pork: [email protected] Survival Waitlist: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/survival/ YouTube Heifer Video: https://youtu.be/wgRITGLus04https://youtu.be/7sURdFvZcwg?si=5USoA4eVdDbNaeJo Homesteaders Guide to...

Planning and starting a homestead can feel incredibly overwhelming, even for those who live a rural life already. Join me for an insightful conversation with my friend and business manager, Hailey Patterson, as we discuss her fears and roadblocks to starting a family homestead.  Find Hailey Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100035743236008 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hai.ray25/   TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@rayleyhai   Kody's Show Links Website:...

Karen Morris from "Are You Prepared, Mama?" shares about her journey to a year without the grocery store and what that can mean for you. Find Karen Website: www.areyourpreparedmama.com A Year Without The Grocery Store: https://amzn.to/46tS3bG Workbook: https://amzn.to/49VLEZx Prepared Planner: https://amzn.to/3SVsNYJ Our favorite Frixion Pens: https://amzn.to/47F2KcY Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com

If you have ever considered sign language as a second language or wanted to teach it in your homeschool, Larry Leonard from the American Sign Language Center has an option for you. Larry tells an interesting story of his life immersed in the deaf community, and how that has formed him into the teacher he is today. Find Larry Leonard https://americansignlanguagecenter.com/ Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook:...

After trucking my family across the country to conference after conference this year, my six-year-old made quite a name for himself. Because of that, I thought it would be fun to interview him similarly to many of my other guests to see what he might have to say. Enjoy "What did Wade say?" Find Kody: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Links from today's episode: Let's Talk About Lard YouTube: https://youtu.be/ATKkw1_x9w4 Spokane Spices: https://bit.ly/spokanespice The Modern Homesteading Podcast:...

Nick & Lisa Meissner from Sustainable Preparedness and The Ready Life Podcast share some amazing, thought-provoking information in regard to setting up an off-grid system.  Did you know that you don't have to make huge sacrifices or spend a fortune setting up an off-grid system? Do you have your priorities lined out when considering an off-grid system? The Meissners give so many wonderful tips and have a ton of resources for you to start planning today! Find The Meisners:...

Kimmie Pitman shares her family's inspirational story of opting out of the system and hitting the road to pursue an RV life. She and her husband are committed to being the ones who teach their children while experiencing life! Find Kimmie: https://www.instagram.com/wildpitmans/ Find Kody: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com Links from today's episode: Ancient Civilizations: https://amzn.to/46Pi0n1 Horsemanship With Brandy: https://www.horsemanshipwithbrandy.com/a/2147685007/rrU2e6mV  

MaryPat Sass, the daughter of a dairyman and the wife of a crop farmer, joins The Homestead Education Podcast to share her passion for preserving traditions. After an evening chat with her husband's grandmother one night about stories of years passed on the farm, MaryPat saw a need to preserve those memories for generations to come.  Find MaryPat Sass Intstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marypat.sass/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-crops/id1686265288 Journals:...

Are you ready to think outside the milk jug? Rachel Hester from Whoopsy Daisy Farm tells about her journey to raising dairy sheep and their deep-rooted history. While she was beginning her journey, she realized that there was minimal information available on sheep dairying. This led Rachel to write her book The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep to share the information she has acquired and vetted to help you explore the dairy sheep. Find Rachel Instagram: www.instagram.com/whoopsydaisyfarm Get...

Does the soil in your garden provide everything your plants need? Karson breaks down how to test and amend your soil naturally along with some fun stories! Learn how to use sea salt and clays to get the most from your soil and provide for your livestock with Redmond Agriculture's products. Get the Remond Agriculture Soil Test: https://bit.ly/homesteadsoil Kody's...

There’s a reason homesteading and homeschooling often go hand-in-hand. We recognize the shortcomings in the system and want to create a better childhood and a better future for our kids—one where they are free to be creative, healthy, active, smart, resilient, and resourceful. But as simple as that kind of life sounds, it’s not always easy.  Today’s podcast guest gets it. Ginny Yurich is the genius behind the 1000 Hours Outside movement and the author of the upcoming book Until the...

Fall is here again, and I'm ready to pull out my starter and make ALL THE BREAD for soup season. But have you ever wondered what is up with sourdough? In the last few years, sourdough’s been blowing up the internet as people all across the world try their hand at baking tangy, complex, DIY loaves and recipes. In today's episode, we'll tell you how the sourdough craze got its start and how you can jump on the bandwagon just in time for your next bowl of soup.  Today’s podcast guest Kristen...

Ever think about combining your love for homesteading with adoption?  In this episode, I talk with Marlin and Lisa Miller of Plain Values Magazine. We dive deep into the Miller’s heartfelt adoption journey and their unique connection to the Amish community. Marlin and Lisa explain how homesteading has provided a safe, stable, and healthy environment where their children can truly bloom. Special needs children have stolen the Millers’ heart and inspired them to create organizations that bring...