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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Nomadic and Yurt Living with Guests Joe and Fae Baker

In this episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Rachel interviews Joe and Fae Baker about their journey into nomadic and yurt living. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 185 – January 23, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Embracing the Nomadic and Homesteading Lifestyle: The Journey of Joe and Faye Baker Welcome to the Modern Homesteading Podcast…

21 Useful Backyard Build Projects For Your Homestead

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About 21 Useful Backyard Build Projects For Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 184 – January 19, 2023 Listen To The Podcast 21 Useful Backyard Build Projects for Your Homestead Introduction Welcome to the Modern Homesteading Podcast with hosts Harold Thornbro and…

Homesteading Plans And Provisions With Guest Jason White

Join Rachel as she interviews Jason White, host of the Plans and Provisions Podcast, about his family's journey into homesteading, about their homestead, and future plans. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 183 – January 16, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Exploring Homesteading: A Conversation with Jason White of Plans and Provisions In this engaging episode…

Best Places To Get Trees, Bushes, Vines, and Canes For Your Homestead

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Their Picks For Some Of The Best Places To Get Trees, Bushes, Vines, and Canes For Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 182 – January 12, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Where To Get Trees, Bushes, Vines, and Canes For Your…

Growing Insects For Small Livestock Feed

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Several Insects That Can Be Farmed To Feed Your Small Livestock And Cut Feed Costs. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 181 – January 9, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Exploring Alternative Livestock Feed: Raising Insects on the Homestead In this episode, we delve…

Our Picks For The Best Organic Seed Companies

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Their Picks For The Best Organic Seed Companies To Purchase Seeds For The Garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 180 – January 5, 2023 Listen To The Podcast What Makes A Good Seed Company For Organic Gardening? Recognizes The Importance Of Organic…

12 Things You Can Start Doing To Begin Homesteading Even If You Don’t Have Land

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Skills And Tasks You Can Get Started With Right Now, Right Where You Are, To Begin Homesteading Even If You Don't Have Any Land. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 179 – January 2, 2023 Listen To The Podcast Homesteading, the art of self-sufficiency,…

Homestead Healthy Eating With Guest Kelly The Kitchen Kop

Join Rachel as she interviews Kelly The Kitchen Kop and Discusses Healthy Eating On The Homestead Through Wise Food Choices and Home Cooking. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 178 – December 29, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Kelly is a registered LPN, author, blogger, homeschool mom and healthy lifestyle advocate. She is very active in…

Habits, Goals, Time Management, and Building Skills

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Setting and Accomplishing Goals By Developing Habits, Managing Time, and Building New Skills. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 177 – December 26, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Harnessing the Power of Habits and Goals for Effective Homesteading: A Comprehensive Guide Welcome to our…

Ethical Homesteading vs. Unethical Homesteading

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Ethical vs. Unethical Homesteading and The 3 Ethics of Permaculture. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 176 – December 19, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Ethical Homesteading is a way that takes responsibility for the earth, other people, and gives thought to the future.…

Learning Primal Survival Skills For Real World Application With Guest Luke Weinhagen

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold Has A Conversation With Luke Weinhagen, Author Of The Book "The Primal Primer," About Using Traditional Knowledge To Face The Real World. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 175 – December 15, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Luke Weinhagen is a Certified Situational Awareness Instructor, former United…

Crappy Winter Day Gardening Projects

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Garden Projects You Can Do On Days That Aren't Gardening Friendly, Like Those Crappy Winter Days. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 174 – December 12, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Harold and Rachel Discuss: Make Garden Markers Wood Burn, Pencil, Paint, Rocks, special…

Fodder Tree Crops For A More Resilient Homestead With Guest Nick Ferguson

Join Rachel as she interviews Nick Ferguson and Discusses Fodder Tree Crops for your Homestead and Animals To Increase Self Sufficiency, Sustainability, and Resilience. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 173 – December 8, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Nick Ferguson is an Ecosystems Engineering consultant who works all over the USA and internationally. He specializes…

Homestead Tool Maintenance, Repair, and Organizing

https://youtu.be/6heQL4bxM_g On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss Homestead Tool Maintenance, Repair, and Organizing. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 172 – December 5, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Tool Maintenance Cleaning Tune Ups and Service Engines Oil Changes Spark Plugs Grease Belt Replacements Bearing Maintenance Lawn Mower Trimmers Rototillers Chainsaws…

Connecting Homesteaders and Building Skills with Homesteaders of Indiana

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast Harold Has A Conversation With Paul Circle and Brooke Schafer, Two Of The Administrators Of The Homesteaders Of Indiana Group. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 171 – December 1, 2022 Listen To The Podcast The Homesteaders of Indiana: Fostering Community and Sustainability Today's episode is a special…

Gifts From Homesteaders and For Homesteaders

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss The Gifts Homesteaders Can Make On The Homestead For Family and Friends and Also Gifts Homesteaders Might Like To Receive. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 170 – November 27, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Homesteading Gifts: From Crafted Treasures to Practical Tools With…

Thanksgiving On The Homestead

On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About Thanksgiving On The Homestead. They Dive Into The Food Storage To Pull Out There Favorite Dishes For The Special Day And Share About Their Traditions And What They Are Especially Thankful For On The Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 169 –…

Getting Started Safely Foraging For Mushrooms With Aaron and Jill Grenchik

Join Rachel as she interviews Aaron and Jill Grenchik, Aaron and Jill are professional foragers who actually make a living foraging, teaching, and selling at the farmers market and online. They harvest a lot of wild mushrooms and have gone through the process of becoming certified through Michigan.  They also recently acquired The Institute for Sustainable…

8 Ways To Make Use Of Fallen Leaves

https://youtu.be/i8WUclgtrbw On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Share 8 Valuable Ways To Make Use Of The Fallen Leaves On The Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 167 – November 15, 2022 Listen To The Podcast 8 Ways To Make Use Of Fallen Leaves On Your Homestead 1. Leave Them Where…

Farm Life And Business With Guest Jill Baker

Join host Rachel Jamison as she interviews Jill Baker of Baker's Green Acres in Marion Michigan. In this episode we discuss homeschooling, health, and balance all while running a farm, butcher shop, milk, and meat CSA, plus starting an online membership website.  The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 166 – November 11, 2022 Listen To The…