The Homestead Education Podcast

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://ww...

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...

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 Unsch...

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....

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:...

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-f...

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 Cr...

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://sawdustp...

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...

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...

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: htt...

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...

Making money on your homestead helps offset your living costs but can also help keep you or your spouse home with the family. However, sometimes, it is hard to wade through food and agriculture regulations! I break it down for you by product type and where to find information for your state.   Episode Links: How to Start a Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-busines...

Homesteads are a year-round job, but you have to reset at some point in your agrarian schedule. Learn how I reground for the year on my homestead, for my business, and our homeschool. There are a ton of links, so browse them for some handy tips! Links: Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com PNW Pigs: www.hannerhomestead.com Survival Course: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/survival Prepper Planner: h...

I like to "slow down" for the winter. Although that usually means that I am reading, baking, and creating more. So call it what you will. Either way, in this episode, I share many of the books I read this year and which are waiting in the queue. Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com PNW Pork: www.hannerhomestead.com Good Reads Profile: www.goodreads.com/kodyhanner Books for Homestead Kids Blog: h...

Here is a recap of the co-op survival course I taught this semester. For co-ops or your homeschool classroom, encourage the kids to get their hands dirty and push outside their comfort zone! Kody's Show Links Website:  www.thehomesteadeducation.com PNW Pork:  info@hannerhomestead.com Survival Waitlist: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/survival/ YouTube Heifer Video: https://youtu.be/wgRITGLus...

Planning and starting a homestead can feel incredibly overwhelming, even for those who live a rural life already. Join me for an insightful conversation with my friend and business manager, Hailey Patterson, as we discuss her fears and roadblocks to starting a family homestead.  Find Hailey Facebook-  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100035743236008 Instagram-  https://www.instagram.com/hai...

Karen Morris from "Are You Prepared, Mama?" shares about her journey to a year without the grocery store and what that can mean for you. Find Karen Website: www.areyourpreparedmama.com A Year Without The Grocery Store: https://amzn.to/46tS3bG Workbook: https://amzn.to/49VLEZx Prepared Planner: https://amzn.to/3SVsNYJ Our favorite Frixion Pens: https://amzn.to/47F2KcY Find Kody Website: www.thehome...

If you have ever considered sign language as a second language or wanted to teach it in your homeschool, Larry Leonard from the American Sign Language Center has an option for you. Larry tells an interesting story of his life immersed in the deaf community, and how that has formed him into the teacher he is today. Find Larry Leonard https://americansignlanguagecenter.com/ Find Kody Website: www.th...

After trucking my family across the country to conference after conference this year, my six-year-old made quite a name for himself. Because of that, I thought it would be fun to interview him similarly to many of my other guests to see what he might have to say. Enjoy "What did Wade say?" Find Kody:  www.thehomesteadeducation.com Links from today's episode: Let's Talk About Lard YouTube: https://...

Nick & Lisa Meissner from Sustainable Preparedness and The Ready Life Podcast share some amazing, thought-provoking information in regard to setting up an off-grid system.  Did you know that you don't have to make huge sacrifices or spend a fortune setting up an off-grid system? Do you have your priorities lined out when considering an off-grid system? The Meissners give so many wonderful tips...

Kimmie Pitman shares her family's inspirational story of opting out of the system and hitting the road to pursue an RV life. She and her husband are committed to being the ones who teach their children while experiencing life! Find Kimmie: https://www.instagram.com/wildpitmans/ Find Kody: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com Links from today's episode: Ancient Civilizations: https://amzn.to/46Pi0...

MaryPat Sass, the daughter of a dairyman and the wife of a crop farmer, joins The Homestead Education Podcast to share her passion for preserving traditions. After an evening chat with her husband's grandmother one night about stories of years passed on the farm, MaryPat saw a need to preserve those memories for generations to come.  Find MaryPat Sass Intstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marypat....

Are you ready to think outside the milk jug? Rachel Hester from Whoopsy Daisy Farm tells about her journey to raising dairy sheep and their deep-rooted history. While she was beginning her journey, she realized that there was minimal information available on sheep dairying. This led Rachel to write her book The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep to share the information she has acquired and vetted to...

Does the soil in your garden provide everything your plants need? Karson breaks down how to test and amend your soil naturally along with some fun stories! Learn how to use sea salt and clays to get the most from your soil and provide for your livestock with Redmond Agriculture's products. Get the Remond Agriculture Soil Test: https://bit.ly/homesteadsoil Kody's Links Website: www.thehomesteadeduc...