The couple, Stephen and Morgan, talk about their newest animal -- a baby lamb they named Ramchop, also affectionately called "Ba" by their kids.
Guest Speaker Jessica Hinton from The Hidden Paradise Farms speaks to Morgan and Stephen about how agritourism is helping their farm and family thrive! Support Hidden Paradise by booking a stay or buying products here: https://thehiddenparadisefarms.comHow to enter to 50th episode giveaway: Send 3 friends your favorite podcast episode Screenshot the message you sent out to friends (you can blot out their name at the top of the screenshot) Email the images to qacrefarm@gmail.com Drawing ends Friday 3/22/25 at midnight, winner will be revealed next podcast!
Have you ever considered homeschooling? Or are you currently homeschooling your young kids and are looking for more information? Morgan and Stephen have been homeschooling two toddlers for the past year. They share their experiences with local homeschool co-ops, homeschool library, curriculum ideas for preschool age and more!Busy Toddler Curriculum: https://shop.busytoddler.com/product/playing-preschool-complete-program/Other resources: https://www.readingfoundation.org/readyforkindergartenhttps://www.readingfoundation.org/resources/hub
Stephen recently tested out 3 different methods to make lard from his Kune Kune pigs. In this episode, the couple discusses their favorite method and why.
I’m 2024, Stephen and Morgan added Kune Kune pigs to their farm. Discover what they have learned about this breed the past four months.
Stephen and Morgan talk about 2024 -- all of the projects, planned and unplanned, as well as accomplishments that happened throughout the year! Stay tuned for what's next for the Growing Family in 2025...
Stephen and Morgan talk about parenting their two children, who are different genders but are both toddlers.
Stephen and Morgan are excited to chat about the growing farm, including the kids, the animals and the garden!! This is a longer episode with lots of information about the couple's farm and family life.
The Growing Family hosts, Stephen and Morgan, go over the ways they have been forgiving in their yard and some ideas of what you can be on the lookout for as well!
Stephen and Morgan are back to share about the animals they are raising on their homestead.
It's Father's Day, so Morgan decided to record a short episode about Stephen and what she appreciates about him. Stephen had no idea about this episode as he was outside with the kids in the garden!
Morgan learned all about making goat milk soap in a recent class. She shares some of the main tips she unearthed from the class at Copper Chick Soapery in Crossville, TN. Links: https://www.copperchicksoapery.com/ www.quarteracrefarms.com Send us your shirt ideas at qacrefarm@gmail.com
Morgan and Stephen talk about Mother's Day and have two surprise guests on today's episode.
Stephen and Morgan, hosts of the Growing Family podcast, list their goals in a 40 day challenge to get closer to each other in their marriage. This challenge is called Producing Partnerships. Listen now and join in with some goal making of your own.
Stephen and Morgan go over what they think their individual and collective parenting styles are and why.
Morgan, Stephen and the kids packed up the car for a roadtrip to the KY Sustainable Living Fair in Bowling Green. It was an amazing experience the family would recommend to anyone interested in pursuing or continuing a homesteading lifestyle. Links: KY Sustainable Living Fair Living Free in Tennessee Permapastures Holler Roast Coffee Hidden Cycle Apothecary Hickory Ridge Soaps Two Old Crows Homestead Food Plant Nursery, Brookville IN
We tried to stay focused but we covered many topics including our new Swedish Flower Hens and much much more!
The Growing Family shares the process of building a dog kennel and the estimate of how much a basic structure may cost.
Stephen and Morgan are back and discuss 2024 goals for the new farm.