The Homestead Education

Have you ever considered how the food you eat gets its nutrients? Well, it is all from the soil. This means if your soil is deficient or contaminated, so is your food. Gregg Forster from Wisconsin Mineral Solutions shares how to balance your soil with some simple changes and great products. Tune in for insightful information on soil science and responsible land management. Sponsored by BaseCampEd - It Takes a Village, Build Yours Today! Episode Links Find Gregg Forster and suggested downloads: https://www.wisconsinmineralsolutions.com/ Albrect Papers on Balancing Soil: https://amzn.to/3FCnf10 Neem oil for orchards: https://amzn.to/3ZbPMRM Explanation of Mineral Wheel: https://vbfarms.com/minerals-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important/ Kody Links JUNE DOMESTIC ORDERS OVER $250 SHIP FREE WITH CODE: JUNESHIPFREE Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

If your homestead isn't compliant, you can find yourself in trouble. Alexia Kulwiec from Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund has helpful tips for you.  Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) protects the rights of farmers and consumers to engage in direct commerce through legal representation and policy work. Our members receive help drafting the agreements they need to provide food directly to consumers. We are there for farmers facing inspection and regulatory issues and may provide representation of members facing litigation if it fits our mission. We work to influence state and local policy to ease the regulatory burden placed on independent farmers. Sponsored by BaseCampEd App - It takes a village, build yours today! Episode Links Find FCLDF: www.farmtoconsumer.org Phone: 703-208-3276 Email: info@farmtoconsumer.org Digital Thermometer: https://amzn.to/4mv48Xn Find Kody Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation    

Many people in rural communities are silently facing the pain of sexually related trauma. Amy Ebat from SRT Services shines light on getting help for yourself or someone in need.  Sponsored by BaseCampEd App It takes a village, start building yours today! www.basecamped.com Episode Links Learn more about SRT Services: https://srtservices.org/ Kody's Links Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

Solutions for controlling the chaos of adult ADHD can be as diverse as the people who manage it every day. Jaclyn Paul shares how she approaches ADHD with her family. Jaclyn Paul lives in Baltimore with her family and is the author of the bestseller Order from Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD. Sponsored by BaseCampEd App - The Free Way to Start Your Community Today Episode Links: Find Jaclyn: https://jaclynpaul.com/ Get Jaclyn's ADHD Book: https://amzn.to/4m7e5tW Comfort Crisis: https://amzn.to/3EToYi5 Little Critters Books: https://amzn.to/42IihIP Getting Things Done by David Allen: https://amzn.to/43eZhBQ Find Kody: Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

Rural women are forces of nature because they are determined and strong. They are also leading the charge in creative entrepreneurship. Jessica Garza from Moose Valley Ranch joins me in exploring growing a rural business and the challenges with marketing, kids, and time management.  Plus, Jessica shares some spot-on social media marketing tips and diversifying cash flow. Sponsored by BaseCampEdApp! It takes a village! Episode Links Find Jessica: www.moosevalleyranch.com Jessica's Social Media: www.instagram.com/moosevalleyranch Find Kody Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

Running a successful homestead business goes beyond marketing and accounting. You need to understand the economics of your homestead as well. The principles of economics are not just a global issue; they should guide the operation of any business. Homestead Economics & Business Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteadeconomics/ Episode Links Farmer's Defence Sleeves: https://farmersdefense.com/HOMESTEAD_EDUCATION Survival Garden Seeds: https://survivalgardenseeds.com/?ref=KODY10 Livestock Culling: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/culling-livestock/ Incubation Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/courses/incubating-eggs-for-profit/ Homestead Business Resources: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business/ Legal and Regulatory Considerations: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/how-to-navigate-food-laws-while-diversifying-income-with-your-homestead-business/ Find Kody Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

The snow is melting (hopefully!), the birds are singing, and there's a palpable energy in the air – it's SPRING on the homestead! Today, we're diving into essential tasks and tips to help you make the most of this vibrant season and set your homestead up for a productive year. Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or just starting out, spring is a time of renewal and action. Let's dig in! Take some time to check out The Homestead Education Podcast's sponsor, BaseCampEd! This free new app helps families connect with like-minded people to build community. Visit https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/basecamped Episode Links: Tuttle Twins: https://tuttletwins.com/ Homestead Economics Waitlist: https://thehomesteadeducation.myflodesk.com/lko4k06t8x True Leaf Ground Cover: https://trueleafmarket.com/products/garden-cover-crop-mix How to Test Your Soil: https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/products/soil-test-kit?srsltid=AfmBOooYStGEezf75syXE-0USSxaAtEbbqrlh0sMSiMpM6ijr1Met2d1 Incubation Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/incubation-course/ Business Coaching: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/business-call/ Find Kody Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

As our country embraces an amazing new grassroots health movement for our families, we will also be looking at healthy foods, weight, and childhood obesity. I, for one, am 100% on board for this, as I am one of many in my generation facing the results of an unhealthy America. We have chronic diseases, struggle with our weight, and deal with inflammation, all while helping our kids who struggle with nuerodivergencies from the same food issues.  This episode is packed with great information on homesteading, homeschooling, and how health can look different for everyone. Take some time to check out The Homestead Education Podcast's sponsor, BaseCampEd! This free new app helps families connect with like-minded people to build community. Visit https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/basecamped Episode Links Tuttle Twins Magazine: https://www.tuttletwins.com/magazine Homestead Bundle: https://homesteadeducation--impactbundles.thrivecart.com/homestead-bundle/ Submit a Question: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/helpmegrow Raw Milk Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHAa6jrxjHS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Cookbook Waitlist: https://thehomesteadeducation.myflodesk.com/cookbook Farmer's Defense Sleeves (Get 10% off - HOMESTEAD_EDUCATION) - https://farmersdefense.com/HOMESTEAD_EDUCATION Redmond's Real Salt - https://glnk.io/oq72y/homestead-education Find Kody Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation  

When a homesteader gets invited to Capital Hill in DC for National Ag Day, we tend to glean some information between the lines.  Hear my insights on what is going on in Ag policy and the next big steps for rural agriculture education! Episode Links: National Ag Day: https://www.agday.org/ National Grange: https://www.nationalgrange.org/ Find Kody Advertise with Me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/instagram.com Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation  

I had an appointment with my general practitioner last week. She told me about all the moms that come through her office with anxiety over what to feed their kids. Every day, new information exposes new dangers in our food supply, causing new (and seasoned moms) to question what they are putting on their tables. Episode Links: Cheddar: https://amzn.to/3QYx3o0 The Grange: https://www.nationalgrange.org/ Lab Grown Milk: https://www.forbes.com/sites/daphneewingchow/2025/02/24/first-lab-grown-whole-cows-milk-to-debut-in-the-us/ Get 10% off Redmonds RealSalt: https://glnk.io/oq72y/homestead-education Join Waitlist For My CookBook: https://thehomesteadeducation.myflodesk.com/cookbook Buy Homemade Cost-Cutting: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/homemade-cost-cutting/ Find Kody Advertise with Me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/instagram.com Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

Have you ever wondered what homesteading is like in the southern hemisphere, specifically Australia? Well, our friends down south are pursuing self-sufficiency much in the same manner as we are. Join me in a chat with Stephanie from Living Traditions in Australia to explore the differences in climate, predators, spiders, homeschooling, and politics.  Episode Links Living Traditions IG: www.instagram.com/living__traditions_ Living Traditions Website: www.livingtraditionshub.com Kody's Link Submit a Question: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/helpmegrow Advertise with Me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/instagram.com Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thehomesteadeduaction

With the rise of homesteaders, finding our place in the food system is hard. Bringing up the question of the difference between Aggies and homesteaders. Join me in diving into agriculture policy, small farm statistics, and ag education! Episode Links Homestead Education Blog: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homemadestories Submit a Question: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/helpmegrow Advertise with Me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/instagram.com Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thehomesteadeduaction  

Season 6 Premiere! Join me as I delve into the launch of 'Grandma's Old Recipes: Rhythm of a Homestead Kitchen,' a celebration of culinary heritage and the joy of homegrown food. We'll discuss upcoming speaking engagements, share our vision for a self-sufficient future, and invite you to participate in our listener Q&A. Submit your questions at thehomesteadeducation.com/helpmegrow and join the conversation! Episode Links: Therapy Light: https://amzn.to/3QmKMVf Cookbook Waitlist: https://thehomesteadeducation.myflodesk.com/cookbook The New Wooly Whey: www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com Sponsorship: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events/ Ask questions to be answered by me! www.thehomesteadeducation.com/helpmegrow   Find Kody: Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/instagram.com Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thehomesteadeduaction  

Everyone is creating goals for the New Year, and I am loving it! Life gets messy, so take some time to clean out your brain. This week, I have some actionable steps for creating result-driven goals. Then I share what my goals are for my business, homestead, homeschool, and personal life! Plus, I am announcing my word of the year! Episode Links Episode Blog: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-131-guidlines-for-creating-result-driven-goals-in-your-life/ Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/423zvAi Find Kody: Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation  

Just because we live on a homestead, it doesn't mean that my children react to an orange like Laura Ingalls Wilder. We also don't chase every consumer trend for the holidays. We focus on our needs, family, and home-cooked food. Hear how we celebrate on our homestead and how I plan to bring in the New Year! Episode Links Episode about Homestead Misconceptions: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-126-are-there-misconceptions-about-being-a-homesteader/ Business/Homestead Coaching: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business/ Episode with Durenda Wilson: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-106-an-honest-talk-about-raising-boys-with-durenda-wilson/ Pray for and donate to Durenda's medical costs: https://www.givesendgo.com/durenda-wilson What topics do you want me to cover?: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation  

What homestead skills are worth the time to learn? It's hard to decide which skills provide the best value and which ones will burn you out. Don't try to learn every skill all at once; learn the ones that provide the most value first. Then, you will have the time and money to focus on everything else.  Episode Links Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com Raising Self-Sufficient Kids Book: www.raisingselfsufficientkids.com Starting a Homestead Business: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business/ Storey Guides: https://amzn.to/3DA6Dp2 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z0oi2k-EQtU   Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation  

Running a business can be challenging, but the logistics of running a homestead business can have you ready to throw in the towel.  I'm here to tell you about some of the challenges we have faced while growing our homestead business and how you can avoid them for yourself. Podcast Links Homesteaders Guide to Relocating: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/relocating/ How I Saved My Struggling Homestead Episode: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-saved-our-struggling-homestead/ How to Make Money on Your Homestead Episode: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-episode-93-how-to-make-money-on-your-homestead/ Homestead Money Makers: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/low-cost-homestead-money-makers/ Starting a Homestead Business Planning Guide: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/how-to-start-a-homestead-business-planning-guide/ Poultry Incubation Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/incubation-course/ Business Coaching: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/business-call/ Find Kody: The Homestead Education Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/ Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/ Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/

Get a homesteader's perspective on homestead gift ideas that your friends and family will actually use and appreciate. Homestead (and homeschool) families can be some of the toughest to buy gifts for because they are opting out of consumerism. I have put together a list of great items that will excite everyone! Podcast Links 60 Homestead Gift Ideas: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-gift-ideas/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q3sKxlj9TSA Raw Milk Explained: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/home-dairying/ Farm Fresh Pork: www.hannerhomestead.com Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Homestead Science Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation  

Do you ever feel people have misconceptions about what it means to be a homesteader? Or do you ever feel like you aren't meeting the bar with your homesteading? Homesteading doesn't have to fit in a box. In fact, as a homesteader, you are creating your own box! Join me to talk about what it means to be a homesteader and how you can better reach your homestead goals. Podcast Links Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sosjhsb8F_8 Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com Raising Self-Sufficient Kids: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/ Hanner Homestead IG: www.instagram.com/thehannerhomestead Find Kody: Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation    

In a special episode, my husband, Ron Hanner, joins me to discuss why we began homesteading. We hope no one else ever has to face this story, but we are so happy that we have reached a place where we can hopefully help you on your journey toward self-sufficiency! When the American food system is broken, we share how we have fixed it for ourselves. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WmInikh9n4s   Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation      

No matter what climate you live in, you must prepare for harsher seasons by doing certain things. Having lived in both mild and harsh areas, I have some tips for dealing with your animals, equipment, and your home. I also provide you with tons of resources to plan your winter preparedness. Podcast Links Raising Self-Sufficient Kids: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/ Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com Homestead Winter Preparedness: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-winter-preparation/ Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch this episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation  

I remember proudly bringing a ziplock baggie filled with cut-out boxtops to school to help fundraise. This is something that I would be embarrassed to do today for a host of reasons. This leads to the question of whether we should be boycotting BoxTops for Education. Podcast Links Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com Raising Self-Sufficient Kids Book: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/ Dog Food Recipe: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/dog-food/ Oatmeal Packets: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/oatmeal-packets/ 1000 Hours Outside: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/ BoxTops for Education: https://www.boxtops4education.com/ Feeding You Lies by Vani Hari: https://amzn.to/3YFL5zB BHT: https://davidsuzuki.org/living-green/dirty-dozen-bha-bht/#:~:text=Health%20and%20Environmental%20Hazards&text=Long%2Dterm%20exposure%20to%20high,in%20certain%20situations%20%5B5%5D. Food Dyes: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2957945/ Reagan-Udall Foundation (Associated with FDA): https://reaganudall.org/about-us/policies#:~:text=The%20Reagan%2DUdall%20Foundation%20for%20the%20FDA%20is%20an%20independent,made%20to%20the%20FDA%20Foundation. Farmers Vs. Foodies Book: https://amzn.to/3UnBv1W Weston A Price Foundation: https://www.westonaprice.org/#gsc.tab=0 Rogue Food: https://roguefoodconference.com/ Find Kody The Homestead Education Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/ Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/ Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/

Our nation's kids are being faced with a whole new problem that parents and educators have created. They are unhireable.  Hear my take on how we can address the problem by raising self-sufficient kids! Episode Links Homestead Trivia Card Game: www.homesteadtrivia.com "Raising Self-Sufficient Kids Book" Signed Copy: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/ Amazon: https://amzn.to/40el0cc "Be You" by Rozy Kilmer: https://amzn.to/4eZ6glV Watch Episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation Find Kody: Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Instagram: www.instragram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Subscribe: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/subscribe  

There has been a lot of controversy over whether a rural childhood is better than an urban one. I'm here to say that, even though I'm happy right where I'm at in the country, it's all about how you raise them! Be the first to order my new book, Raising Self-Sufficient Kids - An Honest Mom's Guide to Intentional Parenting! https://bit.ly/selfsufficientkidsbooks Find Kody: Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Watch the podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

In today's world, our children face unprecedented challenges. Let's give them a true opportunity to learn! Listen today and why you should be homeschooling your kids, along with tons of tips and resources! Episode Links Prairie & Pine Curriculum (Use code: HOMESTEADEDUCATION for 10% off): https://www.prairieandpinecurriculum.com/ Guide to Start Homeschooling: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/start-homeschool/ Business or Homeschool Coaching: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/business-call/ Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Watch the podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation  

Stocking your basement with freeze-dried foods and bottled water isn't the worst idea, but would you be able to sustain your family when the basement is empty? Today, I'm sharing my thoughts on how to prepare for short- and long-term shutdowns without a ton of extra work or money. Episode Links Nutritional Health Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-117-asking-questions-about-nutritional-health-with-rachel-hester/ Self-Sufficient Kids Pre-Order: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/ Introduction to Homestead Science Textbook: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/introduction-to-homestead-science-textbook/ Homemade Cost Cutting: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/homemade-cost-cutting/ Seed Saving: https://amzn.to/3Yg6jEC Emergency Medicine Handbook: https://amzn.to/4fdaA1w The Art of Natural Cheesemaking: https://amzn.to/46dQ9gR Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch this episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

My friend Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm and I decided it was time to start asking questions and take a deep dive into the nutritional health that homesteaders are pursuing. We share our personal stories and then bring in all our shared knowledge and personal contacts to understand what's happening to our bodies when we are doing it all right or especially when we aren't. I hope you enjoy our banter and stories. Below are links to everything we talked about. We also ask that you share your nutritional questions with us. Find Rachel Email: whoopsydaisyfarm@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoopsydaisyfarm Find Kody Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadeducation Podcast Links Get Kody's E-book Free on Homemade Cost Cutting: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/subscribe Plexus Gut Health Products: https://mysite.plexusworldwide.com/homemaderevelation doTERRA: https://referral.doterra.me/10277735

My friend Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm and I decided it was time to start asking questions and take a deep dive into the nutritional health that homesteaders are pursuing. We share our personal stories and then bring in all our shared knowledge and personal contacts to understand what's happening to our bodies when we are doing it all right or especially when we aren't. I hope you enjoy our banter and stories. Below are links to everything we talked about. We also ask that you share your nutritional questions with us. Find Rachel Email: whoopsydaisyfarm@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoopsydaisyfarm Find Kody Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadeducation Podcast Links Kody & Rachel's Podcast on Sheep Dairying: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exploring-the-dairy-sheep-with-rachel-hester/id1621155247?i=1000630419134 Hanner Homestead (Pork Sales): https://www.hannerhomestead.com Bone Marrow Transplant: www.bethematch.com Gut Health (so much info out there!): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6682904/ Omnivores Dilemma: https://amzn.to/3RVgqKH Joel Salitin Books: https://amzn.to/3S2jWD9 GAPS Diet: https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/the-gaps-diet-a-powerful-healing-protocol/#gsc.tab=0 BioFeedback Machine: www.spianaturalhealth.com    

As homeschooling through the high school years becomes more popular and accepted, it is important to ensure you support your whole student. Kris Cox of Homeschool with Confidence shares how to guide your student through high school, from career assessment to transcript planning. Find Kris Website: www.hswithconfidence.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krismcox/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kris.m.cox/ Books: https://hswithconfidence.com/shop/   Kody's Links Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Sponsor Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Watch Episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation  

As a certified teacher turned homeschooling mom herself, Natalie Burns from Homeschool Teaching Simplified is on a mission to empower homeschooling moms with the tools to teach critical thinking skills, without sacrificing time from the core subjects, so you can see your child take initiative for their learning. "How can we continue to engage with society when we are not growing?" - Natalie Find Natalie Website: www.homeschoolteachingsimplified.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschoolteachingsimplified Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Sponsor Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Watch Episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

In the early 1900s, American families had an average of four magazine subscriptions. Today, magazines with educational content are making a comeback with the help of visionaries like Carolynne Hill of Hillside Market. Find Carolynne Website: www.thehillsidemarket.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehillsidemarket Kody's Links Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education  

Self-sufficiency is more than growing your own food; practical crafts are also skills that have been put by the wayside. Brittany Ford of Mountain Girl Makes It joins me to discuss ways to create on your homestead. Find Brittany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountain_girl_makes_it/ Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Homesteading Kids Community: www.homesteadingkids.com Advertise with me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/  

There are conversations floating around social media that "Back To The Land" movements come in 6 year cycles. So join me on a journey through my research to decide if homestead influencers still have a place on social media. Staking Her Claim: https://amzn.to/44Ouj2y Kody's Links: Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Homestead Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Homesteading Kids Community: www.homesteadingkids.com Sponsor the Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/  

Sometimes, I just feel the need to share some updates. This episode talks about what happening on our homestead, with our business, the kids, my products, and my favorite books. There is a lot of information in this episode, so check out some of the links below for more information. Episode Links Sponsor the podcast: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship Event Schedule: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Books and Reading GoodReads Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kodyhanner Big Chicken by Maryn McKenna: https://amzn.to/3K1Wr90 12-Week Year by Brian P Moran: https://amzn.to/3wzkr00 Born in the Country by David B Danborn: https://amzn.to/3yjKDMI Worst Hard Times by Timothy Egan: https://amzn.to/44FalHI The Mountain is You Brianna West: https://amzn.to/3V0DSHx Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier: https://amzn.to/44DUfhx Old Fashioned on Purpose: https://amzn.to/44GWnFa Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff: https://amzn.to/44Favii 1984 by George Orwell: https://amzn.to/3wKwuaO What are you reading? Email me: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com   Homestead Science: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Survival Basics: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/survival Homesteading Kids Community: www.homesteadingkids.com

Tiffany Noone of Fern Woods Farm shares her story of getting started homesteading, nostalgia of a childhood on her grandmother's farm, and her new children's book coming out this summer! Find Tiffany Website: https://www.fernwoodsfarm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fernwoodsfarm/ Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Advertise on The Homestead Education Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/    

Through total exhaustion and jetlag, I share the beauty of praising and uplifting homestead women.  Podcast Links Become a Sponsor: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsor Women's Homestead Society Episode: https://bit.ly/WHSepisode Sophia Eng's Episode: https://bit.ly/sophiasepisode Nourishing Asian Diet: https://amzn.to/3UjWstF Rachel Hester's Episode: https://bit.ly/rachelhesterepisode The Homestead Sheep Dairy: https://amzn.to/3JFKGVx   Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com  

Roxy Kilmer from Simply Seeded and author of new children's book, Be You. Roxy is a fellow homesteader who teaches you to grow where you are planted! Find Roxy Website: https://www.simplyseeded.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyseededtoo Book Be You: https://amzn.to/44dVCmJ Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Join a Community of Homestead Parents: www.homesteadingkids.com Watch Video Episodes: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

My goal was to teach self-sufficiency skills to the next generation, but it has also been laid upon my heart to teach parents how to instill in their kids a desire for self-sufficiency. I would like to tell you some of my story of an honest homestead mom. Episode Links: Hanner Homestead: info@hannerhomestead.com Hillsider Magazine (available until 4/22/2024): https://thehillsidemarket.com/collections/hillsider-library/products/spring-edition-24?sca_ref=5214991.61SYL0S1cP Homesteading Kids Community: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading-kids-community Find Kody: Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com  

Raising boys often makes us question why in the world they were designed the way they were. But as Durenda Wilson, author of Raising Boys to Men, so hilariously puts it, stupidity is not sustainable. Meaning there is hope for these rambunctious little guys who have blessed our lives! Find Durenda: Website: www.durendawilson.com Get her book, Raising Boys to Men: https://amzn.to/3J9tlnR Find Kody: Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Poultry Incubation Waitlist: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/poultry-incubation-course/ Homesteading Kids Challenge: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/poultry-incubation-course/        

Dale Cox is a food scientist who has developed several science curriculums on food science and then also on physics through the use of Legos. He has an interesting story about how he pursued a career in food science, and we discuss the merits of food education for our youth. Dale's Links: Website: https://edible-knowledge.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authordalewcox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edible_knowledge/ Kody's Links: Farm 2 Table Direct Show: https://www.youtube.com/@thefarm2tabledirectshow My Events Schedule: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Homesteading Kids Challenge: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading-kids-challenge Website: www.thehomesteadsciencecurriculum.com Homestead Science Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation    

Get an introduction to backyard chickens with Dalia Monterroso, the self-proclaimed President of Chickenlandia. Dalia has a popular YouTube channel (Welcome to Chickenlandia), a podcast (Bawk Tawk), a chicken course, and a couple of chicken books out there to share her knowledge with you. Podcast Links Website: www.welcometochickenlandia.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WelcometoChickenlandia Podcast: https://welcometochickenlandia.com/welcome-to-the-podcast/ Dalia's Book, Let's All Keep Chickens: https://amzn.to/3IQuYGT Homestead Education's Chicken Responsibility Chart: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/chicken-chores/ Kody's Links Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_educaiton

Unschooling is a homeschooling method that is rapidly growing in popularity, especially within the homestead community. Diana Peterson from Radically Unschooling shares how kids will rise to embrace their own learning when given the opportunity. However, the key to successful unschooling is learning how to unschool ourselves.  Episode Links Find Diana: www.instagram.com/radically.unschooling Unschooling to University: https://amzn.to/4a18Aqe Homestead Education Planner Pages: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/homestead-student-planner-pages/   Kody's Link: Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Homestead Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com  

Laura Millat from The Girly Homesteader Podcast shares her story of becoming a homesteader when she felt like she didn't fit any of the molds.  While she navigates her journey, she jokes about homestead scout badges and has put together a beautiful and useful planner that you can get for 15% off with code KODY15. Show Links Laura's Website: www.thegirlyhomesteader.com Bug Bite Thing: https://amzn.to/49Ur2AQ Kody's Links: Homestead Business: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business Speaking Schedule: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Homestead Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com

Jen Roberts from Farm Fresh Family gives insight into why so many of us have been called to the homestead life. Jen has an amazing and inspirational story about becoming a gluten-free homesteading family. Check out Jen's Gluten-Free Cook, and don't miss her second one launching this week! Find Jen: Website: www.farmfreshfamilyfl.com IG: www.instagram.com/farmfreshfamily Gluten Alert Dog Training: www.instagram.com/oakleighsnoseknows Book suggestion, Energy Bus: https://amzn.to/3V38RnS Book suggestion, Hunt Gather Parent: https://amzn.to/3wMIRCS Kody's Link: Research Overwhelm: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-research-overwhelm/ Homestead Business: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business Speaking Schedule: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Homestead Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com  

I can't believe I recorded the 100th episode of The Homestead Education Podcast! I have shared so much with you, had so many amazing guests, and been through so many ups and downs. Tune into today's episodes to hear where we've been and where we are going! Episode Links: Homestead Business: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business Local Food Worksheet: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/local-food Speaking Schedule: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Homestead Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com

We are pumping our bodies with synthetic vitamins in an effort to get healthy. Why not use what nature has given us? I'm referring to organ meat. Before you run away gagging, James Berry from Pluck Seasoning is on the podcast today to tell us all about using freeze-dried organ meats in our food. Get 20% off with code: KODY20 Podcast Links: Pluck Seasonings Website: https://eatpluck.com/ Comfort Crisis Book: https://amzn.to/3IhUa8Z Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com  

Homesteading and entrepreneurship have a symbiotic relationship in that we make our own schedules and are always seeking new adventures. Janet Garman from Timbercreek Farm and Sawdust Publishing shares the joys and pitfalls of owning a business while homesteading and why we make those choices.   Find Janet Timber Creek Farmer: https://www.timbercreekfarmer.com/ Sawdust Publishing: https://sawdustpublishing.com/ Hope For Homesteaders: https://hopeforhomesteadersfoundation.com/ Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com  

Learn about seen starting procedure and timing with Jason Spahr from Survival Garden Seeds. Jason also shares the benefits of Survival Garden seeds and the benefits of their site. Get 20% off Survival Garden Seed Packs: https://survivalgardenseeds.com/?ref=KODY10 Enter to Win the Homestead Survival Pack before 2/11/2024: https://survivalgardenseeds.com/pages/homestead-education-contest?ref=KODY10 Find Kody:  Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com

We always feel like we have to stick to the plan or tough it out with homeschool curriculum. Christine Weller from Schoolhouse Teachers joins us today to chat about when it's ok to pivot and make those changes in your homeschool. We talk about different learning styles and meeting the needs of each of your children.  Take a minute to check out Schoolhouse Teachers: www.schoolhouesteachers.com And feel free to reach out to Christine directly at: cweller@theoldschoolhouse.com Find Kody www.thehomesteadeadeducation.com  

This is the rawest conversation I will hopefully ever share with you. At the same time, I hope that you take this information to help you and your family grow and build your own homestead education. Links Homestead Bundle: https://thehillsidemarket.com/pages/ultimate-homesteading-package?sca_ref=5214991.61SYL0S1cP The Worst Hard Times: https://amzn.to/4b2OMnh Little House on The Prarie Series: https://amzn.to/3vGuyiT Four Agreements: https://amzn.to/4b0KRY4 Find Kody: Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com  

Homesteads follow an agrarian schedule to meet the needs of the seasons and the market. Learn how I plan my homestead by month and tips for a successful year every year. Don't forget to check out the Ultimate Homestead Bundle before Jan. 21, 2024! Episode Links Ultimate Homestead Bundle: https://thehillsidemarket.com/pages/ultimate-homesteading-package?sca_ref=5214991.61SYL0S1cP Homestead Planner Book: https://amzn.to/3NY1qtA Seed Starting Site: www.garden.org Free Homestead Guides: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homemade-freebies/ Animal Health Guide: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/winter-animal-health/ Find Kody Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com