Plans and Provisions Homestead

#007 - As food prices are soaring and the basic availability of everyday items is anything but guaranteed, we also face a deeply concerning trend as it relates to our nations farming population.  Put quite simply, our farmers are getting old with approximately 2/3 of the 3.4 million American farmers within a decade of retirement age.  Couple that with the seemingly broken food supply chain and the...

#006 - In this solo show I take a few minutes and talk about my family's experiences in homeschooling. I explain some of the reasons why we have chosen to homeschool and some of the great things that have come of that decision. I also describe some of the challenges we have faced in our decision to educate at home and make some recommendations for those who may be just getting started. For th...

#005 - The homesteading movement in America is growing at a rapid pace as many people look to find meaning and security by leaving behind city life in favor of a slower and more self sufficient lifestyle.  Thankfully, there are people who have been living that lifestyle since before homesteading was a buzzword and are willing to share their wisdom and experience with those of us just getting start...

#004 - In this solo show I take a few minutes and introduce you to the homestead and talk about some of the current and future projects we'll be taking on.  I get into our chicken program and how we've found an exciting compromise to our ideal practice of pasture raising our birds.  I get into the details of our new meat rabbit project and talk about what kind of animals we're plann...

#003 - Fermentation is all around us.  It is used to some degree in a surprising number of common, and not so common, items of food and beverage all around the world.  It is found in every culture and on every continent and, while it has served to nourish and sustain generations of different cultures around the globe, it is declining in popularity in proportion to the rise of commercialism and mas...

#002 - I’m sure that most of you would agree that building and maintaining health and wellness should be at the forefront when it comes to living a more independent and resilient life.  Today, I’m joined by master herbalist Judson Carroll   He is the author of four books including one of his most recent: “Herbal Medicine for Preppers, Homesteaders and Permaculture People” which I read recently and...

#001 - Globalization and the industrialization of pretty much everything has undoubtedly created many benefits that people across the world enjoy and take for granted.  Things like transportation, communication, entertainment and the internet are just a few of those benefits that are, without a doubt, a blessing.  However, as the industrialized economy continued to centralize more and more of the...