If you've ever wanted to grow food, get chickens or start composting but not quite sure where to start, this is for you! Erica Mock, homesteader, mama and holistic wellness farmer joins us to discuss all things garden, farm animals and regenerative soil.  Erica has been a huge help as Heidi has expanded The Ranch and is here today to share her wealth of knowledge!  Erica opens up about her background, from being a horse-kid to becoming an entrepreneur in LA, and how the pandemic led her back to North Carolina. She shares practical tips and simple strategies for starting your farming journey and honoring your food source at every stage, from growing herbs to raising animals for food. Heidi and Erica encourage you to start where you are, no matter the size of your garden, and offer strategies for connecting back to nature, finding inspiration, and getting your hands in the dirt. Topics Covered: (2:58) Erica’s background, what led her to the farm life, and how she navigated the pandemic (12:08) An overview of Erica’s farm animals and her decision to raise them for food (21:11) Strategies for starting your gardening journey – even in a small space  (29:39) Where Erica gained her farming & gardening knowledge  (34:37) Tips for navigating a “food forest”  (38:38) How Heidi overcame the challenges she faced at the beginning of her journey  Follow Erica:  On Instagram: @go_slowandsteadyLearn more on Erica’s website  Follow Heidi: Receive weekly love notes from The Ranch Contact Heidi: [email protected]