Join hosts Harold Thornbro and Rachel Jamison on The Modern Homesteading Podcast as they talk about all things homesteading! They discuss things like gardening, livestock, permaculture, food preservation, foraging, hunting, fishing, and the know-how and skills that will help you in your homesteading journey, and occasionally they have guests and we get to hear about what others are doing on their homesteads.
In this podcast episode, Harold and Rachel share their insights on how to generate income from a small homestead. They explore 23 different strategies, offering a mix of tried-and-true methods alongside more creative and unconventional ideas. Whether you're already familiar with some of these concepts or looking for fresh inspiration, they provide practical tips and…
On this podcast episode Rachel talks about some of the beneficial ways to use grains in the homestead kitchen, focusing on grinding. soaking, and sprouting of grains. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 255 – September 8, 2024 Listen To The Podcast If you’ve been wondering about the best way to process grains in your homestead…
On this podcast episode for the first time ever I'm replaying an older episode where I briefly tell my story of why I started homesteading and why you should consider homesteading right now, right where you are. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 254 – September 1, 2024 Listen To The Podcast When most people think…
On This Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel have a discussion about the benefits of preserving a year's worth of SOMETHING from the homestead as opposed to trying to grow everything you need for the entire year. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 253 – August 25, 2024 Listen To The Podcast When considering putting up a…
On This Podcast Episode Join Rachel as she interviews Charles Mayfeild of Farrow Skincare about the health and wellness benefits of pastured fats. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 252 – August 18, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Charles is a father, bestselling author, entrepreneur and risk management strategist. He previously owned Mayfield Pastures, a regenerative…
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Rachel Talks About The Kitchen Power Tools She Has and Recommends. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 251 – August 11, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Mixer Kitchenaid: https://amzn.to/3YuHqF7 This is what I currently have and love, though I have taken to doing most of my recipes by hand. I just enjoy…
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss 21 Myths and Misconceptions About Homesteading. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 250 – August 4, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Myth 1: Homesteading is Easy The learning curve: acquiring new skills (gardening, animal husbandry, DIY repairs) Homesteading requires learning a multitude of new skills. Gardening, animal husbandry,…
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss All The Things To Consider When Choosing A Site To Build Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 249 – July 28, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Practical Steps for Homestead/Permaculture Site Selection Research: Gather information about different areas through online resources, local government offices, community groups,…
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Talk About Building A Homestead Library. They Dive Into Why You Might Want One, How To Get Started and Build One, and Book Suggestions In Many Categories. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 248 – July 14, 2024 Listen To The Podcast The Why: Importance of a Homestead Library…
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Nitrogen Fixing Plants. How Do They Work, What They Are, and How Best To Incorporate Them Into Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 247 – July 6, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Permaculture gardening is a great way to improve sustainable and self-sufficient ecosystems. One of…
On this podcast episode, Harold has a conversation with Mary Smith from Mary's Heirloom Seeds about Summer planting for a fall crop. They discuss how to determine when and what to plant and go over a few vegetable varieties to consider. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 246 – June 28, 2024 Listen To The Podcast…
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Avoiding Burnout While Homesteading By Being Aware Of The Ebbs and Flows, Ups and Downs, Hectic Times and Peacefulness of Homesteading and Navigating That Journey With Balance. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 245 – June 23, 2024 Listen To The Podcast Excitement: you want to do it…
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Everything You Need To Know About Getting Started Growing Beans On Your Homestead. From The Different Types Of Beans To Grow, To Caring For The Plants, To Harvesting, and Even Using Them For Some Of Your Favorite Dishes. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 244 – June 9,…
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss How To Care For Your Animals When The Weather Turns Hot. Having Livestock and Even Pets Comes With The Responsibility Of Reducing Their Stress As Much As Possible During Times Of High Temperatures, Here's How You Can Help Them. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 243 – June…
