Homestead Shop Talk

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Ep. 74 It's butchering season, not holiday season Nov 22, 2024

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Jason, Al, and Ben discuss the seasonal changes in their homesteading activities, focusing on butchering workshops, the quality of pork, DIY projects, and the challenges of content creation during the winter months. They reflect on their experiences with community engagement through workshops, the importance of maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and the balance between work and personal time as the year comes to a close. The conversation also touches on future aspirations and the desire for breaks amidst the busy homesteading lifestyle. In this episode, the hosts share their experiences from a busy week on the homestead, including butchering animals, introducing new feeder pigs, processing a deer, and building infrastructure for their farm. They discuss the challenges and joys of homesteading, animal husbandry, and the interactions with wildlife, all while maintaining a light-hearted and humorous tone. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore various themes including the benefits of pasture feeding for livestock, share movie recommendations, discuss winter outdoor projects.

Sow the Land: https://www.youtube.com/@SowtheLand

Lumnah Acres: https://www.youtube.com/@LumnahAcres

Hollar Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead

Homestead Shop Talk is a weekly audio podcast hosted by Jason Contreras (@sowtheland), Ben Hollar (@thehollarhomestead) and Al Lumnah (@lumnahacres). Three dudes with different homesteads talking about homestead life, content creation, growing a homestead and building a life worth living for. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 73 Impact of Upcoming Changes on Farm Food Nov 15, 2024

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Jason, Al, and Ben discuss their recent activities in homesteading, including weather conditions, pig farming experiments, and butchering classes. Ben shares insights from his pig butchering class, highlighting the camaraderie among participants and the challenges of teaching. Al recounts his experience butchering turkeys and pouring concrete for a cattle chute, emphasizing the importance of proper techniques and weather considerations. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various topics ranging from building structures for livestock, wildlife encounters, holiday preparations, and personal experiences with Christmas traditions. They share insights on DIY projects, community feedback on their work, and the challenges of managing home projects while engaging with their audience. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of farming, including the challenges of content creation related to farming videos, the impact of political changes on small-scale farming, and the future of local economies in agriculture. They share personal experiences and insights on navigating social media, the importance of small farms, and the potential for legislative changes to support local farmers.

Sow the Land: https://www.youtube.com/@SowtheLand

Lumnah Acres: https://www.youtube.com/@LumnahAcres

Hollar Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead

Ep. 72 This Week on the Homestead with Al, Ben and Jason Nov 08, 2024

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Jason, Al, and Ben discuss various topics related to homesteading, including upcoming workshops, a bizarre discovery of a dead moose in Al's pond, the confirmation of a pregnant cow, and the ongoing development of infrastructure for cattle. Jason shares his experiences with tree service work and processing pork, highlighting the challenges and rewards of homesteading life. In this conversation, the hosts discuss their experiences with butchering animals, the emotional challenges of farming, and the impact of content creation on their lives. They share insights from consultations with experts, the difficulties of home improvement projects, and the unexpected challenges that arise in their weekly farming adventures.

Ep. 71 Fences, Lard and Chainsaws Nov 01, 2024

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Jason, Al, and Ben discuss their favorite movies, delve into Al's recent fencing project, and share experiences about the changing weather as winter approaches. They explore the challenges of working on a homestead, including dealing with rocky soil and the importance of planning for seasonal changes. The conversation highlights the balance between family life, homesteading tasks, and the impact of weather on their projects. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of farming, including breeding timelines for pigs and cows, the challenges of managing livestock during cold weather, and the implications of artificial insemination in cattle breeding. They also share experiences from a recent viral social media moment and a successful pig processing workshop, reflecting on the outcomes and lessons learned from their farming practices.

Sow the Land: https://www.youtube.com/@SowtheLand

Lumnah Acres: https://www.youtube.com/@LumnahAcres

Hollar Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead

Ep. 70 Will Helene Get More People into Homesteading Oct 25, 2024

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Jason, Al, and Ben share their experiences from the past week, including breakfast routines, busy homesteading activities, and a successful butchering class. They discuss community engagement, unexpected opportunities with chickens, and challenges faced with basement mold. They also explore heating solutions for the upcoming winter and reflect on community preparedness in light of recent events. The discussion highlights the importance of self-sufficiency and the mindset of homesteading, emphasizing the need for backup plans and resources.
Sow the Land: https://www.youtube.com/@SowtheLand

Lumnah Acres: https://www.youtube.com/@LumnahAcres

Hollar Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead