Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land
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CHEESEMAKING For BEGINNERS on the Homestead
Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land
05/11/22 • 39 min
Homesteady #Podcast 115 - Cheesemaking 101 with Robyn from Cheese from Scratch
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This spring we bought a new cow! (You will learn more about her later...)
She is giving us GALLONS AND GALLONS of delicious farm fresh milk, and so in an effort to use all this milk, K started making cheese!
A few searches on instagram led her to...
Robyn from Cheese From Scratch
Website and Cheesemaking Course
On this channel Robyn teaches how to make all sorts of cheeses, and the best part, she shows you how to do it all with very simple equipment you may already own!
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200 Easy Homemade Cheese Recipes
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Simple Way to Make 10X MORE MONEY FARMING
Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land
06/06/22 • 46 min
Want to start or grow a farm from scratch to be your full time income? Checkout Farm Builder...
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MOST farmers don't make enough money from their efforts to live off their earnings.
It's a sad but true statement.
An article written last year on the usda website stated that 96% of farm households get some income from off-farm sources and on average that off-farm income was 82 of their total income.
Yep. Farming for a living is hard.
And yet many of us want the life of a farmer...
So, can it be done? Can we make a living... living the life we want, farming full time? YES.
Jordan and his wife Laura figured out how to do this starting a regenerative multi-species pasture-based farm from scratch, both of them coming out of military jobs!
How? He shares their story in the latest episode of our podcast!
Jordan didn't exactly grow up farming.
"I did not grow up on a farm per se. I grew up on what now would now be called a homestead. We had egg laying chickens, a few pigs, and a herd of dairy goats...
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How To ACTUALLY Catch Fish
Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land
04/10/17 • 58 min
On this episode of Homesteady, Aust will reveal the secrets to actually catch fish when you go fishing. As fishing is something best done with your buddies, Aust has his fishing buddies, Uncle Bourbon, who is a fly fishing guide (find him here), and James, or "Pickles," as his guests on this show to share tips, tricks, and strategy. While there are many types of fish, this episode focuses on fresh water "panfish", specifically bass and trout.
***The Suburban Escapee here: New to fishing? Haven't fished since you were a scout? This cheat sheet of fishing terms will help when you are listening to this episode!***
Truth: "Fishing" is synonymous with "disappointed." Aust shares a story of his childhood fishing with Uncle John. On a bucolic day, planned for fishing under a waterfall, Aust arrives at this special spot to find that the waterfall is completely dried up. However, a couple of things can really change your luck. A little bit of know-how goes a long way.
When should you fish? Where should you fish? And what should you use? This episode will cover this, and so much more, so that next time you go fishing, you will actually catch fish.
The season, month, and weather greatly affect how many fish you will catch. In the Northeast, Aust and his buddies believe that May is the best fishing month. Particularly for fly fishing, the "hatch" is best in May. The spring is the best time to catch the fish, because the fish start spawning and they are "in the shallows" where even the most novice fisher can catch a fish while standing on the shore. A nice, overcast day will be the most comfortable, and fishing early in the morning or at nightfall are the best times of day for catching fish. Remember this rhyme:
If the barometer is risin' on their beds they'll be lyin'
If the barometer is droppin' in your boat they'll be hopin'
Where do you find the fish? It's often said 80% of the fish can be found in 20% of the water. Where to find the fish is dependent upon what type of fish one is trying to catch, the time of year, and what body of water is being fished. Fish like rocks, docks, shallow points, and downed trees. Fish eat insects, so anywhere insects lay eggs and hatch is a great place to cast your lure.
The right fishing gear can greatly improve your chances of catching fish. You need the right size pole, hook, and line to attract your desired fish. Different water conditions, different fish species, and different bodies of water require different gear.
Ready to start fishing? We've got a how-to on YouTube showing you exactly what to get.
Do you have more questions about fishing? Email Aust at [email protected]. Show us your fishing gear and the fish you catch by tagging your social media posts #iamhomesteady.
As we are now recording the podcast LIVE on YouTube and Prepperbroadcasting Tuesday evenings at 9, (join the email list to get the link) we were able to take phone calls from our listeners (and a very special guest!). Our listeners shared their best fish stories and asked advice on how to keep and prepare fish you catch properly for eating, fishing around heavy weeds, and how to best take kids fishing.
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A family, A Tradition and The Elk Hunt of a Lifetime - Pioneering a Tradition
Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land
02/18/15 • 24 min
A father who comes from a long line of hunters takes his daughter on a elk hunt. The spend the day following a set of tracks, calling, and chasing a good size bull elk. When he finaly steps out into the clearing, its all in Abbey's hands to make history.
This story was shared with us by Rae Elliot. You can see all of her work at raeelliotbooks.com and listen to her science fiction podcast Fractured in iTunes.
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Container Gardening, herbs, tomatoes, pots and raised beds
Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land
05/16/14 • 34 min
Container Gardening. In this episode, we discuss the best way to start growing your own food. You will learn how to start a container garden, or raised bed, and what it will cost you up front, as well as what you will earn from it. Enjoy the freshest food around... From your own backyard!
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The Epilogue - Just One More
Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land
02/29/16 • 50 min
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't heard the prologue to this episode:Emergency on the Farm, Just One More, we highly suggest you stop and listen to this episode first. It's about an hour, and highly emotional, so don't forget those tissues!
Thank you, listeners, for your support regarding the loss of Boone.
We were, and continue to be, profoundly moved by your outpouring of empathy. Your stories of the beloved companion animals you have lost help heal the hole in our own heart.
We are heartened by how many of you told us that you have made changes on your own properties- reducing and eliminating your own use of poisons-in honor of Boone. This is why we shared Boone's story.
You have shared these stories with the #forboone Hashtag. PLEASE, keep doing so. It makes his loss continue to have meaning for us and others.On the podcast, we share parts of several of your stories- of your much-loved pets, of the changes you've made on your properties. Our hearts are so grateful for this podcast community.
As you may remember, I was able to get a spot put on the waiting list of Three Cedar's Retrievers list for JUST ONE MORE puppy sired by the same parents as Boone. How did this selection process go for us? Watch this video to find out. It will be the cutest thing you see all day. With the help of Jack's matchmaking skills, we selected "Socks" to come home with us to the farm.
Or maybe, "Socks" picked us.
To be honest, it was hard to get a new puppy while still grieving Boone's loss. But we moved forward and started to build a spot in our family for our puppy. All purebred animals are registered, with a an official name. We re-named Socks "Bones" for his call name, a name that honored Boone. His official name? Three Cedars Boone's Little Brother. After earning the nickname Lazy Bones, for his marked lack of interest in any training activities, Bone matured into an eager retriever.
Which will it be? This one? Hmm... Seems to like us...Yep. That face. THAT face...
Hansome pup Winston Churchill Bones.
#forboone
More than that, he has filled the hole next to me, and has become my new best friend.
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"I QUIT" It Only Took 6 Days OFF GRID in ALASKA to realize we had made a mistake...
Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land
02/08/24 • 31 min
We are not even a full week into our Alaska Off Grid Challenge, and something happens that brings us to a breaking point!
Do we quit? Leave Alaska and head back to the grid?
Watch and find out!
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SHORT: Pigs 101 - How to select good a good breed for your farm, who to buy pigs from, what to feed them, how to move them, and MORE homesteading goodness!
Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land
10/10/15 • 45 min
In this in depth short episode of Homesteady, we dive into the details of raising pastured pigs. We interview Tom Dexter, a man that has been raising pigs for decades. He shares his insights on how to buy the right pigs for your farm. He discusses breeds, feeding, and pig care.
We also share an announcement regarding the Homesteady Pioneer Library!
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WHY IT'S GOING TO GET HARDER TO HOMESTEAD.. and What to Do NOW
Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land
10/18/24 • 44 min
15 years ago, when we started homesteading, it was really hard! Unfortunately, over the last decade, it has only become more and more difficult to start homesteading.
There are 3 major problems you will face if you decide to start homesteading. Learn what they are, and how to overcome them in this episode of the Homesteady Podcast.
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Lost. A Wilderness Survival Podcast Story
Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land
10/26/15 • 72 min
In this Episode of the Homesteady Campfire, we meet Aust's friend "Sweet Lou", and hear his story of survival in the wilderness.
A true "city boy"
Sweet Lou and his friend Jonathan pick Mount Washington, located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, as their first ever overnight backpacking trip.
Use Coupon Code "homesteady" at checkout for 10% off your Leatherman PurchaseNot only is Mount Washington the highest peak on the Eastern seaboard,
it's also, according to Gear Junky, the eighth most dangerous mountain in the WORLD.
How do Sweet Lou and Jonathan fare?
Follow along Sweet Lou's trip on his Instagram Feed: @lfvision_ and join us around the Homesteady Campfire (I would suggest with a nice hot pouch of chicken a la king) for this comedy of errors on the mountain with the world's most dangerous weather!
Special Guests Heather and Josh Weigh in
As you know, normally we end the show with Accountant Mike giving the ceremonial "thumbs up" or down to the topic. Since this weeks topic was about hiking and wilderness survival, we decided to bring in some experts. Heather and Josh breakdown Luis' performance on the mountain. Does he pass their test?
Hear more from our guests at The First 40 Miles Podcast.
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Click to Join the Email List to win a Leatherman Knife! From the Suburban EscapeeI wish I was sitting with all of you, literally around a campfire, listening to this story.
I don't want to post spoilers, but let me tell you: I was literally freaking out while listening to the tale of Sweet Lou's adventure. I laughed, I yelled at the podcast, and I nervously bit my nails while waiting to see how things were going to turn out for the intrepid adventurers.
Also, I make EPIC s'mores.
Wilderness backpacking is more than a simple walk through the woods.
The amount of preparation, training, skills, and gear that is necessary varies depending upon you who speak to, and where you are going; but going to the eighth most dangerous mountain in the world for your first overnight is generally not recommended.
That being said: I wanted to share my favorite fire-starting tip with all of you, from my very first camping trip. Which coincidentally, also happened in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, at Crawford Notch State Park.
At nineteen, I had never been camping before.
When I told my parents I was going camping with my then boyfriend and a group of friends, their response was, "Why?" My parents are not fans of "roughing it," and while we certainly spent long days outside as kids, those days ended with showers and beds.
My then boyfriend and his best friend were accomplished Boy Scouts.
They spent the drive up to the park bragging about past campfires; how big, how hot, how much wood they gathered.
When the time came to make a fire for the evening, they went and bought wood at the ranger station, came back, and proceeded to build a fire.
If only tall tales could fuel an actual fire.
Boy Scouts or not, that thing would NOT light. After about thirty minutes of fruitless effort, they decided that the only solution was lighter fluid.
The boys piled into the car and took off for the nearest gas station.
My two friends and I (one of them my own longest-standing friend) stood around the un-lit fire and watched the car drive away.
"You guys," I said, all my freshman anthropology classes on my mind, "Cavemen made fire. This cannot possibly be that hard. I mean, we have a lighter."
"They didn't put enough tinder," said my oldest friend, a seasoned camper, who had watched the proceedings with quiet amusement, "We need something that will smolder and get really hot."
We started going through our bags of food and supplies. I pulled out a tube of the greasi...
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Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land currently has 136 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Podcasts, Sports and Wilderness.
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The episode title 'CHEESEMAKING For BEGINNERS on the Homestead' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land is 53 minutes.
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Episodes of Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land are typically released every 19 days, 20 hours.
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The first episode of Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land was released on May 16, 2014.
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