On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Rachel Hester About Dairy Sheep On The Homestead and Her New Book, The Guide To Homestead Dairy Sheep. Rachel Talks About Why Dairy Sheep Are A Great Livestock For The Homestead, The Advantages and Challenges, and More. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 222 – October 4, 2023 Continue Reading

Join Rachel on this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast as she interviews Rob Kaiser of York Meadow Farm about how his family started their farm businesses. Listen as Rob goes into detail on getting a licensed kitchen up and running, taking products to market, and getting food in local stores. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 230 – December 6, 2023 Find the show notes and links of things discussed at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/growing-and-operating-a-farm-business-with-guest-rob-kaiser/

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Brad and Starla Walker about their journey into homesteading, healthy eating, large families and a multigenerational perspective, the role their faith plays in homesteading, and their elderberry business. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 229 – November 29, 2023 Find the show notes and the links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/faith-family-and-farming-with-guests-brad-and-starla-walker/

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Marjory Wildcraft about preparedness, food security, and overcoming the biggest hurdles to growing your own food. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 228 – November 15, 2023 Find the show notes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/overcoming-the-biggest-hurdles-to-growing-food-with-guest-marjory-wildcraft/

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Sophia Nguyen Eng about her family’s journey into homesteading, including leaving Silicon Valley to move to the Appalachian Mountains, going back to their roots in food and farming, and growing and cooking nutrient-dense foods using Asian techniques. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 227 – November 8, 2023 Full Show Notes and Links Mentioned Can Be Found At: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/food-security-healthy-eating-and-homesteading-community-with-guest-sophia-eng/

On this podcast episode, Harold talks with Bevin Cohen about homestead-level seed and nut oil production, how it's done, and the many beneficial uses of the oil and the byproducts of the process. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 226 – November 1, 2023 Find the shownotes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/small-scale-seed-and-nut-oil-production-with-guest-bevin-cohen/

On this podcast episode, join Rachel as she interviews Dave & Amanda Allen, who have a small 7-acre homestead in Indiana. Their homestead has been a work in progress since they moved there. Listen and learn about goats, fencing, soap, and more. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 225 – October 25, 2023 Find the shownotes and links mentioned go to https://redemptionpermaculture.com/goats-fencing-soap-and-more-with-guests-dave-amanda-allen/

On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about the apple harvest and all the ways they are processing and preserving the harvest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 224 – October 18, 2023 Find the shownotes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/apple-harvesting-processing-and-preserving/

On today’s podcast episode, Rachel talks about 11 kitchen hand tools she considers must-haves on the homestead and why she recommends them. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 223 – October 11, 2023 For The Show Notes and All The Links Mentioned, Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/11-kitchen-hand-tool-must-haves/

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Market Farmer and Nurseryman David Hughes. They talk all about nut trees, from picking the right trees to plant, tree maintenance, and how to utilize the harvest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 221 – September 27, 2023 Find the show notes and links mentioned at: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/growing-nuts-on-the-homestead-guest-david-hughes/

Join Rachel as she talks to Mike and Lacie of The Fit Farmer YouTube channel. They cover their journey to homesteading, yurt living, health, bodybuilding and Mike gives us a few tips on staying healthy and fit as a homesteader. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 240 – April 17, 2024 Find the shownotes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/homesteading-yurt-living-and-staying-fit-with-guests-mike-and-lacie-dickson/

Rachel interviews Nigel Palmer who is author of The Regenerative Grower's Guide to Garden Amendments, gardener and teacher. They talk about why we should be sourcing our amendments locally, how to, and how easy it is to start with common household kitchen tools. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 239 – April 3, 2024 Find the Shownotes and Links Mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/closed-loop-soil-fertility-with-guest-nigel-palmer/

Join Rachel as she interviews Krista Green of Zone 3 Vegetable Gardening. Krista offers many great tips for season extension, seed starting, transplanting, and more for a head start to a productive garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 238 – March 27, 2024 For Shownotes and Links Mentioned Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/gardening-in-cold-climates-with-guest-krista-green

On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about urban and suburban homesteading and whether or not it is worth it, practical, or even really possible right where you are, or should you even bother and just move to the country. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 237 – March 17, 2024 Find the shownotes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/purpose-and-possibilities-of-small-scale-urban-and-suburban-homesteading/

On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about everything you need to know about starting your garden from seeds. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 236 – March 3, 2024 Find the shownotes and links mentioned at - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/getting-started-with-seed-starting/

On today’s podcast episode, Rachel has a conversation with Takota Coen about creating systems for the homestead for greater self-sufficiency, sustainability, and profitability using permaculture principles. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 235 – February 21, 2024 For Show Notes and Links Mentioned Go To - https://redemptionpermaculture.com/creating-systems-for-a-gardening-and-homestead-revolution-guest-takota-coen/

On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk about their favorite vegetable varieties to grow and why. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 234 – February 7, 2024 Find the show notes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/our-favorite-vegetable-varieties-to-grow/

On today’s podcast episode, Harold and Rachel discuss planning a survival garden, from things to consider to what crops are best to grow. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 233 – January 24, 2024 Find the shownotes and the links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/planning-a-survival-garden/

Join Rachel as she interviews Sonya Boone of Dave and Sonya in Michigan about everything freeze drying. Sonya has decades of experience in the kitchen as a professional baker and food preserver. She owns a homestead in southern Michigan with her husband Dave. Find all the shownotes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/everything-freeze-drying-with-sonya-boone/

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold talks with Steve Rice about his journey into homesteading and his farm business growing flowers, elderberry, and fodder trees. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 231 Find the show notes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/from-sowing-a-few-seeds-to-a-farm-business-guest-steve-rice/