Guides and Inspiration

from The Homestead Education

Our most recent articles

More articles

how to do better in agriculture in 2026 food, education, & the future

Episode 166: How We Can Do Better for Agriculture in 2026 | Food, Education & the Future

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....
podcast feature image guest

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....
copy of large blog graphics 3

How to Make Udder Balm from Scratch

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....
copy of large blog graphics 2

Homestead Education Projects Hub

Explore Homestead Education’s projects blog with new monthly activities for your homeschool routine, real-life agriculture science that actually sticks....
copy of large blog graphics

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....
chicken gizzard

How Chicken Gizzards Work: A Hands-On Digestion Experiment

Learn how a chicken’s gizzard digests food using strong muscles and grit through a simple, hands-on balloon experiment....
165 podcast blog post

Episode 165: How to Build Executive Functioning on the Homestead

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....
working dogs blog

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....
Categories

Visit our shop to get your curriculum today!

Education that Matters!