Plans and Provisions Homestead

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037: White House on the Hill with Jake and Becky Feb 21, 2023

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I’ve said it before and it’s certainly said a lot in the homestead world, chickens are the ultimate gateway animal. For many, the first time they got a few laying hens in the backyard was the point at which they would say they first started their homestead journey. For my wife and I, it all started with 4 hens and 2 ducks and only grew from there as we forged ahead on our path. We had to start somewhere and, while due to lack of experience that first backyard flock sadly didn’t last us very long, we learned valuable lessons that we would apply to our every expanding homestead journey.

In today’s episode, I welcome Jake and Becky who share how they got their start on their journey with 6 hens on a rented one acre homestead. Things really took off from their as they grew their flock, outgrew their first homestead and began building a very successful YouTube channel called “White House on The Hill”.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

* How they were inspired to pursue a homesteading lifestyle by watching YouTube channels like Justin Rhodes and Farm Marketing Solutions (John Suscovich)

* How their original flock of 6 hens grew to the point of needing a larger property

* How they grew their channel to becoming a full-time income

* Their advice for those working to build their own content creation business

* Their early challenges getting established and making the leap financially into full time homesteading and content creation

* How they’ve dealt with criticism and negativity as their online reach grew

* They’re decision to maintain transparency on their channel and showing the bad times as well as the good.

* How they got started hatching their own eggs and their experience trying and testing lots of different incubators

* How they hatched their way to a menagerie of exotic birds on their homestead.

* Their experience raising emu’s on their homestead and their hopes to breed them

* They both give their advice to those just getting started on their homestead journey

CHECK OUT THE WHITE HOUSE ON THE HILL YOUTUBE CHANNEL:

https://www.youtube.com/@whitehouseonthehill

WHITE HOUSE ON THE HILL'S INSTAGRAM:

https://www.instagram.com/whitehouseonthehill/

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036: 5 things every chicken owner should know Feb 14, 2023

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What do chickens eat? Are chickens vegetarians? Can chickens eat my kitchen scraps? Why aren't my chickens laying eggs? Are backyard chicken eggs cheaper than store bought eggs?

In this solo show I share some of the things that I think are important for new chicken owners to know as they get started with the ultimate "gateway animal" on their homestead. There's been a lot of talk lately about egg prices and issues with chicken feed and I thought I should put my two cents in.

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035: Running Your Homestead Like a Business with Leah Lynch Feb 07, 2023

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Getting started on your homestead journey is truly exciting and, for many, it’s something that may have been on the drawing board for many years. In the year or two prior to moving onto my homestead, I spent countless hours reading and watching videos, trying to absorb as much as I could that I hoped would help in my new journey. While there is tremendous value in having so many resources to turn to for information and inspiration, there is the chance that we can develop unrealistic expectations, which can develop into stumbling blocks during out first steps on our journey.

Today’s guest has a message that, in my opinion, is absolutely critical to anyone who plans to start homesteading. Her name is Leah Lynch and she provides guidance and resources to help folks take control of their time and money, as well as to make intentional, intelligent decisions toward their homesteading goals. She teaches small livestock care, time management and homestead income strategies through her blog, YouTube channel and online community.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

* Leah shares the top reasons she believes homesteaders find themselves “broke and burned out”

* How to use time blocking to make good decisions that fit your available time and abilities

* The importance of not comparing yourself to others and just focusing on your own path

* The need to run your homestead like a business, whether you are after profit or not.

* The 5 things to consider when planning a new venture on your homestead

* Some thoughts on how to choose profitable options for raising livestock

* A formula for making significant money off of a small flock of laying hens

* How to “clean up the mess” for those whose homesteads haven’t turned out as expected

* The need to be cautious and intentional with attachment toward your animals that will be consumed or sold

* Her philosophy of gardening that focuses on growing things that either save money or she really enjoys eating

LEAH'S WEBSITE AND BLOG - https://leah-lynch.com

LEAH'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL - http://youtube.com/@LeahLynchBlog

PROFITABLE BACKYARD FARM EBOOK - https://leah-lynch.com/profitable-backyard-farm-playbook

PRODUCTIVE BACKYARD FARMERS CLUB - https://leah-lynch.com/join

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034: February Farm Update Feb 03, 2023

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After taking a much needed break during the month of January, I'm back with an update on everything that's been going on around the homestead. It's mostly been a month of spending time indoors and planning for the warmer, longer days of spring and summer.

I did get some things done outside around the homestead recently and I've made some changes to the podcast starting this month.

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033: 2022 in Review Dec 28, 2022

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In this solo show I share some of our biggest successes and failures in our first year of homesteading. I also share some of my vision for 2023 here on the homestead.

I also announce that I will be taking a break from podcasting for the month of January. Lots of great content coming your way next year as well as some new developments you won't want to miss!

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032: The Omnivore's Guide to Home Cooking with Judson Carroll Dec 14, 2022

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Food is at the heart of every life, every home and every community, but sadly that fact has slowly been forgotten over many decades of progress in the centralized and industrialized food systems in America. Replaced by processed, adulterated and factory farmed foods, many of the traditions of the American food culture have not only been forgotten, but in many cases outright shunned.

Well today I welcome back Judson Carroll, a true American omnivore who not only has a passion for eating and cooking a variety of foods, but has shared that knowledge and passion with the world through his recent book “The Omnivore’s Guide to Home Cooking for Preppers, Homesteaders, Permaculture People and Everyone Else”

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

* Judson’s story of learning to cook from his Grandmother

* The basics of how to raise snails for food and the fact that their eggs are very similar to caviar

* The decline of the family table and community meals

* The loss of food culture and traditions in America

* The value of eating as seasonally and locally as possible for the best possible health

* The possibilities offered by eating small game such as groundhog, which can be compared to high quality pork

* The diversity of edible aquatic species and the folly of the designation of some species as “trash fish”

* The inherent prejudices developed by many against eating certain foods and how/why that has come to be

* A little history of soup in America

* Some tips and tricks for home fermentation including some great recipe ideas like fermented hot sauce and “redneck kimchi”

VISIT JUDSON'S SUBSTACK:

https://judsoncarroll.com

LISTEN TO JUDSON'S SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HERBS PODCAST:

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/southern-appalachian-herbs/id1540427015

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NBHEtJe8IXmlnFvCdmDox

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031: December Farm Update Dec 02, 2022

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It's the first Friday of December so that means it's time for an update on everything that's been going on around the homestead.

It's a slow time of year, but we did get some chicken butchering done over the past month and the freezer is packed. I share some of our ups and downs in our rabbitry and reflect on a full year of homesteading on our new property.

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030: Homesteading for Beginners with Mona Weathers Nov 30, 2022

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The homesteading movement is indeed a rapidly growing movement and with that comes the fact that there are lots of newcomers to this way of life. In many ways, the movement away from more conventional ways of life is a radical change for many who find themselves going against the grain of many decades of culture and conditioning. There are lots of unforeseen challenges that, quite honestly, aren’t really being addressed in much of the current content surrounding the homesteading movement.

Well today’s guest has set out to address some of those very issues which really have nothing to do with the nuts and bolts of homestead life. Her name is Mona Weathers and she is the host of the “Homesteading for Beginners Podcast”, where she plays the role of “homestead coach” to new homesteaders, as well as homestead dreamers.

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:

* Mona’s definition of the word homesteading

* The importance of starting your homesteading journey where you are rather than waiting for the perfect situation

* The importance of getting connected with community

* The value of relying on trading with your community rather than taking on everything in the quest for self-sufficiency

* The two most common challenges new homesteaders face

* How to avoid overwhelm through planning and cautious movement forward

* The concept of developing multiple income streams to build a strong, long term financial position on your homestead

* The need to get back to working as a community and get away from the conditioning the be as independent as possible

* What motivated her to start the Homesteading for Beginners Podcast

* What people can expect by joining the Homesteading for Beginners Community

LISTEN TO MONA'S PODCAST ON APPLE:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteading-for-beginners/id1636732326

LISTEN TO MONA'S PODCAST ON SPOTIFY:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jG3YZ9yxdZZxvtSX4elW1?si=YR4g8EorTkimDFrPemMfAw&nd=1

CHECK OUT MONA'S WEBSITE:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com

CONNECT WITH MONA ON INSTAGRAM:

https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

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029: Homestead Cheesemaking with Robyn Jackson Nov 15, 2022

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As my family heads into our second year on our homestead, the idea of having a milk cow has fallen in and out of favor as we plan and dream of the future. There’s no doubt the allure of having fresh milk, butter, sour cream and (most importantly) homemade cheese on our homestead, but so far, we have made no plans to add any dairy animals to our land. We love the idea, as I’m sure many of you do, but are cautious to move forward with such a large commitment and have concerns over what it would take to work that system into our current lifestyle.

Well, today’s guest is, in my opinion, one of the very best resources for those who are interested in diving into the world of homestead level dairy production. Her name is Robyn Jackson, and through her online business “Cheese from Scratch” she teaches, inspires and connects cheesemakers and milkmaids from all over the world.

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:

* The differences between beef and dairy breeds and her plans to cross a Jersey and beef breed in the future for hybrid vigor

* Starting to make cheese from purchased milk as a great fundamental homestead practice

* The difference between pasteurized and ultra-pasteurized milk in regards to cheesemaking

* The fermentation process of cheesemaking using lactic bacteria

* There’s a cheese for everybody and the basic gear and ingredients needed to get started

* Taking steps to close loops of supply by developing a ‘clabber culture’

* The value of feta, brie, mozzarella and ricotta as beginner cheese recipes

* The stigma around owning a dairy animal and the reality of planning life around a milking schedule

* You don’t have to make a large variety of cheeses but should find what fits your lifestyle and location to determine your ‘homestead cheese’

* How to manage a schedule for the year and fit the extra work of cheesemaking into your life

* How children can become a fun component of the dairy lifestyle

ROBYN'S CHEESEMAKING 101 COURSE:

https://cheesefromscratch.com/course/homestead-cheesemaking-101-course/

THE MILKMAID SOCIETY:

https://cheesefromscratch.com/milk-maid-society/

ROBYN'S INSTAGRAM:

https://www.instagram.com/cheese_from_scratch_/

THE CHEESE FROM SCRATCH WEBSITE:

https://cheesefromscratch.com/

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028: November Farm Update Nov 04, 2022

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It's the first Friday of November so that means it's time for another update on what's been going on around the homestead.

In this update, I share:

* A hard freeze has brought an official end to the gardening season

* The continued work to preserve the abundance of tomatoes we grew

* Our first litter of kits (baby rabbits) was born and died all within 24 hours

* We’re expecting another litter and hoping for a better outcome

* The success in getting our Cornish Cross chickens harvested and how the kids have been adapting to the experience

* The health and growth of our beef calves

* The loss of water pressure on the homestead due to a failing well pump

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