Homesteady - Stories Of Homesteading Farming Hunting And Fishing

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Have you ever dreamt of starting a farm? Do you picture living on a homestead, gardening and raising chickens? Do you love foraging for wild edibles? Do you spent the fall season, in the crisp autumn wood hunting for wild game? Is your perfect morning spent drifting downriver, fishing for the night's dinner? Homesteady is a show that focuses on living a more sustainable life. We talk about all the ways a modern Homesteader can put food on the table, from the fields, streams, gardens and woodlands. Our roads may be rocky, but with the right skills and knowledge we can make Homesteady.

Episodios

  • Why You Should Be Planting Fruit Trees and Bushes On Your Homestead

    25/04/2017 Duración: 55min

    Trees are a generational gift. There is significant symbolism associated with trees. Trees have signified wealth throughout history. Having your own tree meant prosperity. On this episode of Homesteady, we are focusing on fruit trees. In focusing on fruit trees, and planting fruits, we are expanding upon the idea of "bearing fruit" to a discussion of assets and liabilities. Assets put money in your pocket; liabilities take money out of your pocket. Making connections between wealth, a homesteading lifestyle, and the practical steps you can take to leave the rat race, and the hands-on work of raising animals, planting plants, and building infrastructure is part of the Homesteady culture. To this end, we'd like to bring you a quote from the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Aust learns the following important lesson: You must know the difference between an asset and a liability. But what does this have to do with fruit trees? It's like planting a tree. You water it for years; then one day it doesn't need you anymore.

  • Escape The Rat Race

    17/04/2017 Duración: 53min

    What do you think about when you hear, "The Rat Race?" On this episode of Homesteady, we will explore the idea of the "rat race." What is it? And, most importantly, how do you escape it? We will explore these ideas, and give you some steps on how to escape it and live your idea of your ideal life. The term "the rat race" finds its origins in a series of experiments where rats, motivated first by hunger, and then by avoiding pain (behaviorism's operant and classical conditioning for you fellow psychology enthusiasts out there) develop patterns of repetitive behavior based upon the ease or difficulty of attaining the goal set up by the experiment. When we say, "I want to escape the rat race, buy a homestead, and move out to the country," how do we do it? In order to escape the rat race, we need to understand it. Using the aforementioned experiment as a guide, there are essentially four elements to the rat race: The rat The race The stress The reward Let's break down each piece. The Rat. There is sc

  • How To ACTUALLY Catch Fish

    10/04/2017 Duración: 58min

    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? An

  • Should You Raise Pastured Pigs On Your Homestead?

    03/04/2017 Duración: 50min

    On this episode of Homesteady, we examine the question: Should you get pigs on your Homestead? Aust brings us through history, recounting the trials of General Peter Stuyvesant in New Amsterdam to keeping pigs from destroying the Dutch fort with their rooting. Known as "mortgage lifters" for their dependable moneymaking attributes, Aust has been raising pigs on his homestead for five years, and sells them for his most profitable homestead business. We've discussed pigs many times before, on the blog and on the podcast (here, here, here, here, and here to give you a few.) Now, with experience as a guide, Aust and Mike are able to give detailed information on the financial and practical applications of raising pigs. What is the right kind of homestead for pigs? How do you know if pigs would be a good fit for you? From grass to woods, pigs are versatile and able to flourish in diverse landscapes. However, there are several things to consider before deciding to buy pigs for your property: How far are the neig

  • Practical Preparedness - Being ready for survival through the everyday emergencies that we are most likely to face.

    27/03/2017 Duración: 01h26min

    Sometimes we find ourselves playing a game of “what if” in the world of homesteading and prepping. What if the grid went down? What if there was another world war? What if there was a pandemic? These games of what if can be a fun mental exercise. But the reality is that these disasters will probably not ever happen to us. BUT… That does not mean we will not experience disasters in our life. We absolutely will experience disasters. The disasters that will happen to us may not harm as many people as a WWIII or Global Pandemic. But they have the same ability to ruin our own life, and maybe those around us. What is the disaster that WILL happen to you? It could be… A loss of a Job A Health emergency (You or a loved one) A local natural disaster (depending on where you live) These disasters actually happen all the time, and to all of us. The truth is that someday you or a close loved one will absolutely experience one of these 3 disasters, if not all of them. Are you ready? Not for the Zombies or Plagues… Bu

  • Is owning a Family Cow "Worth It?"

    20/03/2017 Duración: 51min

    Since the very first episode of Homesteady, we have been asking the question: IS THIS WORTH IT? Will the investment of your time, money, and energy into your latest homesteading endeavor give you a return? And how do we measure these returns: financially, emotionally, in terms of gains in personal health and nutrition, or more broadly in relation to overall environmental sustainability? On this episode of Homesteady, we take an in-depth look on our LIVE YouTube stream to examine, even more closely, The Family Cow. In a Homesteady first, Emily, our guest for tonight, was invited onto the show after she sent Aust an email highlighting the missed points on the first family cow episode. Emily OWNS a family cow and Aust and Accountant Mike engage her tonight in a live discussion, fueled by viewer questions, to truly examine the family cow from every angle. Emily lives in mid-Missouri on three acres, with a small garden, chickens, three farm cats, and a family cow. Emily knew two years prior to even purchasing he

  • Raising Meat Chickens - Pastured Poultry... Is it Profitable?

    13/03/2017 Duración: 01h01min

    Meat Chickens are a great gateway animal into raising your own meat and becoming, overall, more sustainable. On this episode of Homesteady, we revisit chicken ownership. As we examine homestead chickens closer, we have to wonder: are chickens a "gateway animal?" Does buying chickens lead to more chickens, then to pigs, goats, sheep, and even (perhaps) a cow? John Suscovich from the Growings Farms Podcast and Farm Marketing Solutions became a full-time farmer. But First: We've got some changes happening on Homesteady! We are going weekly! For the next two months, we are going to broadcast weekly. We are hosting a LIVE SHOW at 9:00 PM EST, every week, live with Accountant Mike. Watch us on YouTube, on the Homesteady Channel, or on Prepperbroadcasting.com. Today is our first time using our YouTube live-stream from last Tuesday evening! Did you know we will be live AGAIN this and EVERY Thursday event at 9:00 PM EST Cornish Crosses' were Aust's first meat bird. Purchased at Tractor Supply Co, and treated more

  • The Family Cow - Should We Get One?

    06/03/2017 Duración: 01h20min

    On this episode of Homesteady, Kendra and Aust pack up the family and record on location at Local Farm-, a dairy farm in Cornwall, Connecticut. The reason for the trip? Kendra and Aust are interviewing cows and farmers to figure out for themselves: Is a family cow a good fit for our homestead? Debra Tyler, the dairy farmer of Local Farm, compares a relationship with a cow to a marriage. "Somebody I used to milk with said milking cows is worse than being married...and I say, there are good marriages out there, and a lot of advantages to good marriages. And there are a lot of advantages to the needs of a cow."  As Aust concurs, it makes sense to "court" a cow, the way you would court a partner, as becoming the owner of a cow affects every aspect of daily life on the homestead. Deb shares with us,"My main focus is getting people and cows together." With this mission, Deb has opened her farm to interested cow owners. Twice yearly, she runs workshops on what the lifestyle of a family cow is like. She also off

  • UPDATE: We're NOT selling the farm...

    06/02/2017 Duración: 39min

    On this episode of Homesteady, Kendra and Aust sit down together (with their adorable baby!) to talk about the change in their plans to sell their farm, and their exciting new plans for 2017. Why were Aust and Kendra going to sell the farm? Where Aust and Kendra live in Connecticut, land is very expensive. In selling the farm and traveling, they were hoping to find a larger homestead in a more affordable part of the country. A large homestead would allow hunting on the property, increased permaculture practices, and the ability to further diversify the homestead. With the intent of traveling and moving, Kendra and Aust worked hard to ready the house and the farm. They made repairs, had a tag sale to minimize their belongings, and sold their sheep and goats. They listed the house with a realtor. BUT. Life happens.  Family circumstances have changed, and Kendra and Aust now see themselves in Connecticut, near family, for a few more years. A cross-country trip is still in the works, but the house won't be so

  • How To Farm or Homestead When You Have No Extra Money

    17/01/2017 Duración: 01h14min

    “It doesn’t matter where you start: you can find acres of diamonds no matter where you are at.” Are you excited for this new year? Or are you thinking, "This year, I want to REALLY homestead, but I don't have the money." Your concern is valid. Growing a farm- or farm business- does require money. So how do you do it if you don’t have any money? On this episode of Homesteady, we look at the steps it takes to walk away from a "typical" job and responsibly take charge of your finances- and your life. John Pugliano, of The Wealthsteading Podcast, and owner of Investable wealth, LLC, currently runs, "independent investment advisory firm that specializes in helping clients build wealth with active portfolio management." John’s clients start with an investment portfolio of $250,000 to invest. Oh wait, you don’t have an extra $250K hanging around? Here's a secret: John didn't start out that way either. "To me, wealth means freedom."-John Pugliano, The Wealthsteading Podcast In our first interview, John shar

  • Homesteaders On the Road

    17/01/2017 Duración: 52min

    Homesteading – On the Go!   “Seeing you don’t object, I’ve decided to go see the West. Are there any homesteaders amongst us who haven’t found inspiration in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House Series? As you know from our last podcast, Aust and Kendra are packing up the four kids and taking them West. Like the Ingalls family, they are looking for greener pastures. The desire to hit the road. What motivates this? Is homesteading so challenging that after awhile, everyone wants to quit? We realized many listeners were forlorn after learning we were selling the homestead to travel- “First Justin Rhodes (and wife Rebecca) and Dirtpatch Heaven (Julianne and John), now you guys-doesn’t anybody just want to keep farming?” Instead of ignoring this question, we figured we would attack it head on. There seems to be a common thread amongst homestead families. They want to give their families the best, but they can’t afford to when just starting off. So, to save a little money, they decide to do a few things th

  • How To Make Money Raising Goats on the Homestead

    05/10/2016 Duración: 43min

    Goats can earn you an income on your homestead! Find out how in Part 2 of our Goat episode of the Homesteady podcast, brought to you by www.thisishomesteady.com . In this episode we talk to Brittany Colebush, from BCB Shepherdess http://brittanycolebush.com/ Brittany shares with us how she has turned her love of being a shepherdess into a great business. Then we enjoy listening to Accountant Mike break down the numbers and see whether or not he gives goat farming a "thumbs up". Find out if he does in this episode of Homesteady. Brought to you by the Homesteady Pioneers. Homesteady Pioneers gain access to the pioneer library, full of exclusive pioneers only podcasts and videos. Become a Pioneer HERE: https://www.thisishomesteady.com/head-west-become-pioneer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Big Announcements from Homesteady

    29/08/2016 Duración: 10min

    In this quick episode we share some announcements with you!  We have a tag sale coming up soon on the farm, come by and say hi!  We also have a new project in the works, head on over to www.thisishomesteady.com to sign up to our email list and receive the news when our new project goes live!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • How Livestock and Rotational Grazing (with the help of moveable fencing) Can Save the Planet...

    30/07/2016 Duración: 01h02min

    Imagine you are watching majestic lions hunting their prey on the edge of the Kalahari Desert in Zimbabwe. These beautiful animals roam in packs, looking for vulnerable prey. Traversing wide, open spaces, the predators and their prey keep each other in balance. On this episode of Homesteady, Aust introduces us to the work of Allan Savory, of The Savory Institute. Allan grew up in Zimbabwe, and regularly saw lions, elephants, and many other species while assisting his father in surveying the Hwange Game Reserve. "My father made it impossible not to love the bush. By the time I left high school I could not imagine spending my life anywhere else." Alan pursued a degree in ecology, and his life's work is preventing desertification. Alan takes us through history, highlighting the fact that preserving our natural resources is necessary not only for our survival, but for maintaining a peaceful coexistence between nations. Again and again, wars have ensued over resources; gold, spices, oil. Imagine if the world was

  • Chickens 101 - Eggs, Coops, Breeds, Meat, Feeders and Fencing and Much More!

    09/07/2016 Duración: 57min

    Are you thinking about making the leap into backyard chickens? Or maybe adding some new breeds to your current flock?  Maybe you want to start a small farm business, selling meat, and want to know the right breeds to start with?  In this episode of Homesteady we share with you a sneak peak of the Go Homestead! Course, letting you listen to the entire lesson on chickens.  Learn about the Pros and Cons, equipment needed, best breeds, and more! And visit www.thisishomesteady.com to sign up for the free video course.  We also make a big announcement in this episode about a change to the Pioneer Program. Become a Pioneer at https://www.thisishomesteady.com/head-west-become-pioneer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Homesteady LIVE Q and A - May 23, 2016

    07/06/2016 Duración: 01h45min

    How much land do I need to homestead? What is the best breed of pig to raise? When is a goat episode of Homesteady coming out?  Are these the questions that keep you up at night?  We hope not! But you can learn the answers to them. Check out the special Homesteady Live Episode!  This was our first time ever Live Streaming an episode. We answered your questions, submitted before the show, and asked live on air! Enjoy sitting with Accountant Mike, and Aust, and listening to the Q and A.  This episode was brought to you by www.premier1supplies.com and www.growjourney.com Join us for the next live recording by becoming a Homesteady Pioneer at www.thisishomesteady.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • How To Start Homesteading

    04/05/2016 Duración: 01h21min

    How do I start Homesteading? Ever ask yourself that?  We have an answer for you.... On your mark...get set...GO! What do these words actually mean? It means to find your lane, get in your position, and then off to the finish line. What's your finish line? Are you on your mark? Can you see your own finish line? In this episode of Honesteady, we are focusing on the stories of people who made homesteading happen. What's stopping you? Whatever the roadblocks are, today's episode is going to help you bust through those barriers. We're also trying a new set-up with this write-up. In the past, links to our guests, our sponsors, additional information, and products we love have been interspersed throughout the write-up. This time, there will be a list of links at the end of the post. Let us know what you think! On your mark... Marianne Our first guest, Mary Anne, is from Norway. Despite a 24/7 on-call job, Mary Ann draws on her Norwegian heritage and the stubbornness she attributes to it to motivate h

  • Ducks - ducklings, brooding, the mess and the eggs - and answering the big question.. Have you been Abduckted?

    04/04/2016 Duración: 01h20min

    Have you ever brought a duck INSIDE your house to live? Do you have ridiculously cutesy names for every one of your ducks? Do you refer to yourself as a duck person? Then you've been AB-DUCK-TED. Ducks. How could anyone resist adding adorable, fuzzy, ducklings to their poultry flock? Whether for meat or for eggs, ducklings are pretty adorable. But...ducks grow up. Into messy, smelly, adult ducks, who need water and an overall wet place to live. Aust's short experience at his homestead with ducks has prompted him to give ducks a firm thumbs down. Or has it? In this episode of Homesteady, we sit with Aust's friends Lauren and Joe or "Pac-man," and hear the story of Little Foot Farm, and their "Ab-duck-tion". Despite warnings to the contrary from Aust and Kendra...Lauren and Joe are Duck People. The are passionate about their ducks at Little Foot Farm, and have some sage advice to get the most enjoyment out of your ducks. If you're deciding to get ducks, prepare. Things turn out much, much better. Don't

  • The Epilogue - Just One More

    29/02/2016 Duración: 50min

    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 m

  • Bears in the Dark Woods

    16/02/2016 Duración: 48min

    In this Episode of the Homesteady Campfire, we listen to a tale of dark woods, big bears, and a Woman who decided to try to feed her family by hunting a large black bear.  Robin Follette decided one morning that she wanted a change in life. She had been a Market Farmer for years. She knew the importance of raising and harvesting your own food. But she wanted to take farm to table lifestyle one step further. She wanted to learn to hunt.  Her Father was a hunter, and she remembered as a young girl all the boys leaving for hunt camp.  Girls were not allowed to hunt.  Now, as she realized her daughter was about to Graduate, and her life was going to be changing. She figured it was the perfect time to take on a new life challenge. She was going to learn to hunt. Years later, she still had no success in the field. Close calls, and some scary interactions with bears and moose, but no meat in the freezer.  One day a 400 Lb Boar began showing up on Robins Game Camera. This bear was frequenting her spot, often

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