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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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Episode 174: The Power of Rural America| Amanda Radke on Reclaiming the Food Narrative

In this episode, Amanda Radke shares her journey as a fifth-generation cattle rancher, passionate educator, and advocate for the real stories of American agriculture....
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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 172: How to Teach Kids Real-Life Learning | Homesteading, Trades, & Purpose-Driven Learning

Learn how to teach kids real-life skills through homesteading, trades, and hands-on learning with Daniel Salatin of Polyface Farm. Discover practical education beyond the classroom....
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Episode 171: How to Build a Homestead from Scratch | Lifestyle, Gardening & Real-Life Skills

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....
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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....