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Homestead Summer Reading List

This free summer reading list includes over 50 hand-picked books for preschoolers, elementary students, teens, and parents that inspire curiosity about where food comes from, how farms work, and the skills needed to live a more self-sufficient life....
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Episode 177: Why Agriculture Education Should Be the Foundation of Everyone’s Education

This episode dives into the crucial need to redefine agriculture education for today's society. I share my personal journey, insights into food systems, and why foundational knowledge about where our food comes from is more vital than ever—regardless of whether you’re a farmer or not....
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Episode 173: Growing a Food Community | Insights from Susan Poizner on Fruit Tree Care and Community Orchards

Episode Highlights In this episode, Susan Poizner shares her journey into urban orchards, emphasizing the importance of understanding and caring for fruit trees. Her insights are especially valuable for community […]

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Episode 170: How to Avoid Burnout in Agriculture | Farming, Mindset & Leadership

Learn how farmers and agricultural families can prevent burnout, set boundaries, improve mindset, and balance farm life, family, and business with AgriMinds founder Kacee Bohle....
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Episode 168: How to Turn Tree Sap into Syrup | Homesteading, Food Systems & Self-Sufficiency

Learn how to tap trees and make your own maple syrup at home—even in the Western U.S. This episode breaks down tree tapping, sap collection, and turning syrup into a practical homesteading skill for self-sufficiency....
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Episode 167: How Farmers Can Make Direct-to-Consumer Work | Agriculture, Marketing & Modern Farming

Learn how farmers are making money in today’s economy with direct-to-consumer sales, marketing strategies, and multiple income streams with Lexi Wright of Farming on Purpose....
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How to Practice Livestock Injections Safely Using Oranges

A hands-on science project teaching proper livestock injection techniques using oranges. Great for homeschool, ag education, and farm kids....
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Episode 164: What People Need to Know About Raising Working Dogs

A real conversation about raising working dogs, livestock guardians, and what happens when a farm dog goes missing—plus the misconceptions many people get wrong....
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Episode 163: How to Prep Without the Tinfoil Hat: Practical Emergency Readiness with Lindy Bryant

Former Air Force officer Lindy Bryant joins Kody to talk realistic prepping for families, singles, seniors, and urban or rural homesteads—without the doomsday drama....
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Episode 162: How to Sell Farm-Raised Meat Online (and Actually Make a Profit)

Learn how to sell farm-raised meat online with Katie Olthoff, co-founder of Chop Local. In this episode, Kody and Katie break down direct-to-consumer meat sales, pricing, processing laws, and smart marketing strategies to help farmers build profitable, transparent businesses from their own farms....
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Episode 156: From Field to Front Door: How Agriculture Touches Every Life

Explore how agriculture is part of everything we do in this Homestead Education Podcast episode with Kody Hanner....
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Episode 153: Modern Pioneers in the Kitchen with Mary Bryant Shrader

In this episode, Mary Bryant Shrader of Mary’s Nest shares her journey to traditional cooking, money-saving tips, real kitchen skills, and a free homeschool cooking curriculum....
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