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....
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....
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 […]
A real-life look at homesteading with Mary Lewis—starting later in life, growing food in any space, and building a self-sufficient lifestyle with practical skills, simple living, and a mindset focused on progress over perfection....
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....
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....
Is our food system sustainable? In this episode, we break down agricultural policy, farming realities, and why rebuilding self-sufficiency may be the key to the future....
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....
Learn how to make homemade udder balm using simple, natural ingredients like beeswax and oils. This easy step-by-step guide helps protect and soothe livestock skin while teaching practical homesteading skills....
A New Year reflection on homesteading, executive functioning, and family life—plus an update on Ranger, real responsibility for kids, and building capable, confident learners at home....
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....
