FarmHopLife Podcast

Recorded on March 22nd, 2022 Matt Sorrell of Freebird Homestead tells me the extreme event that got him and his wife out of NYC to a 100 year old farm house outside the city and start homesteading. We talk about wearing his dogtags as a mindset, systems thinking, his to-the-point handyman youtube channel, and remote tutoring services. Freebird Homestead Twitter Freebird Homestead Youtube FarmHopLi...

Recorded on March 20th, 2022 "we like the challenge of putting something together" Matt talks to Tenzin and Stacey Botsford of Red Door Family Farm in Athens, Wisconsin where they have 36 acres for their organic vegetables, operate a Farm to Family program, and also supply boxes of food to Afghan refugees. We talk about successes, failures, challenges, sustainability, employees, soil healt...

Matt and Kaitie have a happy announcement! We also talk about the long hard road to get here, how it went, how this one's going, and how that affects our timeline! Be sure to leave a comment or question or send an email! FarmHopLife Links

Recorded March 15th, 2022 "growing tobacco isn't that hard" Josiah Young of Over the Moon Farm near Kansas City, Missouri comes on to talk about automation, goats, timber framing, growing tobacco, and a lot more! Josiah's Twitter FarmHopLife Links

Recorded March 8th, 2022 "I got bit by the bug and I went crazy" Matt talks with BowTiedFarmer (on Twitter) about how he got started, why his raised beds failed, what works for him, the hard parts of homesteading, why he's anon and more! BowTiedFarmer Website BowTiedFarmer Twitter FarmHopLife Links

Recorded March 2nd, 2022 "...health is not the priority" Matt chats with Ashley and Dylan Schnese of Steady Presence Farm. We talk about community, cops arresting chickens, and being prepared. Steady Presence Links FarmHopLife links

Matt and Kaitie go over ideas we've had about making income while on the road. Airbnb extras, campground coffee, partnering with farmers and homsteaders, value for value, and some quick money ideas.

Recorded February 19th, 2022 "Well when you're the daughter of a demi-god...." Matt is joined by Lauren to talk about her upbringing of parents that were 1840s fur trappers in the 1980s, living off grid in a teepee on the Blackfoot reservation, permaculture, bitcoin, the need for strong me, and so much more. Lauren on Twitter FarmHopLife Social

Matt and Kaitie talk about what to do with the house. Airbnb or rent? And discuss the challenges of getting there by shifting focus.

Recorded February 9th, 2022 Matt sits down with Kayliegh Harte of Chicken Harte Homestead. We talk about her son with autism and how goats have greatly improved his capabilities, why ducks suck, and the why of homesteading. Chicken Harte Instagram Devin Michael Housman Memorial Scholarship Fund FarmHopLife Linktree

Matt and Kaitie go over what our plan is for FarmHopLife, things we're working towards, and things we're doing now to get ready for the journey! FarmHopLife links

Recorded on January 30th, 2022 Matt interviews Geoffrey from Long Story Farms to discuss how he got started, why he grows his own food, and still maintaining a time intensive work life. Long Story Farms Twitter Long Story Farms Facebook Long Story Farms Instagram FarmHopLife links

Matt and Kaitie introduce themselves and explain what is FarmHopLife Leave a comment or send an email! FarmHopLife website

Recorded on January 6th, 2022 Matt interviews Ariel from A Tiny House Called Fy Nyth video blog. We talk about life growing up in Pennsylvania, family, off grid living, self reliance, and why she still uses a flip phone. Fy Nyth YouTube Fy Nyth Odysee Fy Nyth Flote Fy Nyth MeWe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FarmHopLife Social Links

Joe Senger tells us what keeps him up at night. Spoiler alert! It's chicken breeds FarmHopLife Social Links:  https://linktr.ee/farmhoplife Graze and Roam Instagram

Joe Senger explains what happened when he switched to an organic chicken feed. I couldn't believe the difference FarmHopLife Social Links:  https://linktr.ee/farmhoplife Graze and Roam Instagram

Joe Senger of Graze and Roam farm in Victor MT gives us 10 tips on farming FarmHopLife Social Links:  https://linktr.ee/farmhoplife Graze and Roam Instagram

Recorded on October 10st, 2021 Matt interviews Joe Senger of Graze and Roam Farm remotely about getting started farming Social Links:  https://linktr.ee/farmhoplife Graze and Roam Instagram

Recorded on October 10th, 2021 Matt interviews Joe Senger of Graze and Roam Farm remotely about getting started farming Social Links: https://linktr.ee/farmhoplife Graze and Roam Instagram