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Episode 182: Agriculture, food policy, and county fair lessons from a summer on the homestead

County fair lessons, wildfire season, and major agriculture headlines come together in this solo episode as Kody explores how food policy, local agriculture, 4-H, and hands-on education help build capable kids and stronger communities....
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You Don’t Need a Homestead to Homeschool – But Your Kids Still Deserve an Agriculture Education

Agriculture education isn’t just for farm kids. Learn why every homeschool family can teach food systems, nutrition, science, and self-sufficiency—no homestead required....
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Episode 180: How Hands-On Experience Transforms Future Farmers and Ranchers with Trent Van Leuven

Discover how hands-on learning and agricultural education prepare students for real-world careers, resilience, entrepreneurship, and lifelong success....
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Episode 178: How Preserving Food Builds Resilience and Cuts Costs During Crises with Jeremy & Stacy Hill of Gooseberry Bridge Farm

Preserving Food, Farming Wisdom, and Building Resilience with Jeremy and Stacy Hill. Discover how Jeremy and Stacy Hill from Gooseberry Bridge Farm combine traditional farming, food preservation, and resilient homesteading to reconnect with nature and community...
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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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