The Modern Homesteading Podcast

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Rachel Hester About Dairy Sheep On The Homestead and Her New Book, The Guide To Homestead Dairy Sheep. Rachel Talks About Why Dairy Sheep Are A Great Livestock For The Homestead, The Advantages and Challenges, and More. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 222 – October 4, 2023 Continue Reading

After a long winter break, we finally sat down again to record another episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast. It had been months since we last talked together, and as we caught up, it became clear that even though winter can feel slow, homesteading never really stops.Spring is creeping in. The snow is melting in some places, the mud is arriving in others, and everywhere homesteaders are beginning to prepare for the busiest time of the year.This episode turned into a simple homestead update — talking about maple syrup season, garden plans, animals, compost, and the everyday work that makes a homestead function.And honestly, that’s what homesteading really is.Not constant excitement, but the steady rhythm of seasonal work.

Winter is a season with its own kind of work.Find the full show notes at: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/winter-homestead-reality-check-what-actually-gets-done/

In today’s episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, I'm diving into one of the most practical, delicious, and surprisingly simple ways to boost your year-round food production: Growing a Four-Season Salad Garden — even in cold climates.Find The Full Show Notes at: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/growing-a-four-season-salad-garden-how-to-harvest-fresh-greens-all-year-long/

When you start the journey toward self-sufficiency, it often feels slow. You look at everything you still want to do — grow more food, raise more animals, build better systems — and it can seem like you’re barely making progress.But here’s the truth: You're Further Along Than You Think!Self-sufficiency doesn’t happen overnight. It grows one small habit at a time.And many homesteaders are far more self-sufficient than they give themselves credit for.If you’ve been wondering whether you’re “there yet,” this list will encourage you. Chances are, you’re already walking the path — and much further along than you realize.Let’s look at 21 signs you’re becoming truly self-sufficient.Find the full show notes at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/ways-to-know-youre-growing-in-self-sufficiency/