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.



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11 Kitchen Hand Tool Must Haves

On today’s podcast episode, Rachel talks about 11 kitchen hand tools she considers must-haves on the homestead and why she recommends them. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 223 – October 11, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Welcome to the Modern Homesteading Podcast! I'm Rachel Jamison, and today we're delving into an essential aspect of homesteading…

Dairy Sheep on the Homestead: Guest Rachel Hester

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,…

Growing Nuts on the Homestead: Guest David Hughes

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Market Farmer and Nurseryman David Hughes. They talk all about nut trees, from picking the right trees to plant, tree maintenance, and how to utilize the harvest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 221 – September 27, 2023 Listen To The Podcast David has been a market…

Growing Fruit Trees – The Basics and Beyond: Guest Susan Poizner

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Author and Radio and Podcast Host Susan Poizner. They talk about all things Fruit Trees, from picking the right trees to plant, tree maintenance, and how to ensure a healthy organic harvest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 220 – September 20, 2023 Listen To The Podcast…

Suburban Beekeeping and Homesteading: Guest Katie Brandt

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold Has A Conversation With Beekeeper and Suburban Homesteader Katie Brandt. They talk about all the things she and her family are doing on a small piece of land in the suburbs including beekeeping and her passion to help others get started homesteading right where they are. The Modern Homesteading Podcast,…

Homesteading and Responsible Preparedness

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel talk about responsible common sense preparedness that we should all be doing, and that will help you prepare for potential disasters and emergencies. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 218 – September 6, 2023 Listen To The Podcast National Preparedness Month is an observance each…

12 Books For Homesteaders Not About Homesteading

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold Talks About 12 Books That Can Help You Homestead That Aren't About Homesteading. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 217 – August 30, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Books About Productivity 168 hours, we all have exactly the same amount of time. So how do some people…

12 Things We Learned About Homesteading Watching One Of Our Favorite Shows

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel talk about 12 things they learned about homesteading growing up watching Little House On The Prairie. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 216 – August 23, 2023 Listen To The Podcast About Little House On The Prairie TV Series Based on the books by Laura…

Building An Efficient And Productive Homestead: Guests Parker and Lauren Holmes

On today's episode, Rachel interviews Parker and Lauren Holmes of Holmestead Provisions.  Parker and Lauren started out on a different path but an apprenticeship at Polyface Farms changed the trajectory of their homestead and their way of thinking.  The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 215 – August 16, 2023 Listen To The Podcast You can find their…

Enjoying Hard Work On A Multigenerational Homestead: Guest Jonah Curtis

On Today's Podcast Episode, Rachel interviews Jonah Curtis. Jonah has a multigenerational family homestead in central Michigan. They talk about growing livestock, preserving food, and the family discovering mastodon bones in what is now their Mastodon Garden! The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 214 – August 2, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Introduction to Jonah Curtis…

Herbalism, Foraging, and Holistic Medicine: Guest Aron McNicholas

On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold Has A Conversation With Functional Medicine Practitioner and Clinical Herbalist, Aron McNicholas About Herbalism, Foraging, and Holistic Medicine. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 213 – July 24, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Aron McNicholas is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Clinical Herbalist. He began his herbalism journey by studying with…

Coffee Chat About Our Homesteads and What We’ve Been Up To

On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold and Rachel Have A Chat Over Coffee About Their Gardens, What's New On The Homestead, What They've Been Up To, and What's Coming Up. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 212 – July 17, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Reflecting on the Joys and Challenges of Homesteading: A Coffee Chat with…

Cultivating A Continuous Garden Through Succession Planting

On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold and Rachel Discuss Succession Planting, What It Is, The Benefits and Challenges Of It, And How To Implement Succession Planting Into Your Garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 211 – July 10, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Harnessing the Power of Succession Planting: A Homesteader's Guide Introduction to Succession Planting…

The Benefits Of Bartering For The Homestead: Guest Rick Beach

On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold Has A Conversation With Rick Beach, Owner of Wolf Beach Farms and Admin of The Homesteaders Of Indiana Bartering Facebook Group, About The Benefits and Challenges Of Bartering and How You Can Get Started. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 210 – July 3, 2023 Listen To The Podcast After 20…

Learn Management Skills To Reach Goals and Avoid Overwhelm: Guest William Horvath

On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold Has A Conversation With William Horvath From PermacultureApprentice.com About Farm And Homestead Management To Accomplish Your Goals, Maintain The Operation, and Avoid Overwhelm. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 209 – June 26, 2023 Listen To The Podcast William Horvath is a geologist turned permaculture farmer and educator. He runs a…

Minimize Inputs With Ecological Soil and Habitat Building Systems: Guest Helen Atthowe

On Today's Podcast Episode Harold Has A Conversation With Helen Atthowe about Systems Thinking To Balance Profitable Yields With Minimum Soil Disturbance, Soil-Building For Microbial Abundance and Diversity, and Habitat Building For Natural Enemies and Enhanced Biological Control. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 208 – June 19, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Helen has worked…

Homesteading For The Enjoyment Of The Lifestyle: Guest Mandy Roth

On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold has a conversation with Mandy Roth of Evergreen Winds Homestead about her homestead, the things she and her family are doing, and the reasons she is doing it. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 206 – June 7, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Embracing Homesteading: A Conversation with Mandy Roth on…