The Homestead Journey

On today's episode we are talking about how growing up on a homestead gives up opportunities to teach our kids responsibility. This is an episode that probably is more about what we've done wrong than what we've done right. But, I hope you find it helpful as you navigate the tricky waters of giving your kids the right levels of responsibility. Enjoy, Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletter http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/support http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHomesteadJourney https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

This is week's episode is a difficult one. As a society, I think we have a tendency to avoid dealing with death and loss. And so I fully expect that this will end up being the least downloaded episode ever on this podcast. But, I think it is so important that we talk about death. And I think that if we do it right, kids raised on a homestead will have a much better perspective on death and a much better ability to process it. Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletter http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/support http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHomesteadJourney https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

Raising kids on a homestead leads to some interesting conversations. They learn so much about life by living the homesteading lifestyle. They learn about the birds and the bees, the cycle of life, the fragility of life and so much more. Enjoy!! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletter http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/support http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHomesteadJourney https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net Visit http://thehomesteadjourney.net/basics to get your Free Printable Just the Basics Guides today.

On this episode, we begin a multipart series about raising kids on a homestead. Over the next several weeks we'll talk about how life on the homestead leads to lessons in life, death and loss, responsibility, and value of hard work and food. And we'll end the series with an interview with my son, Brian Jr. However, to kick things off, we talk about the importance of involving your kids in things not on the homestead. My strong belief is that if you fail to do that, you could very well teach your kids lessons in resentment; resenting the homesteading lifestyle, but more importantly, resenting you. Enjoy! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletter http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/support http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHomesteadJourney https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

On this episode I am joined once again by Jack Pollner from The Mindful Homestead as we discuss homestead scale maple syrup production. We also discuss why Jack decided NOT to make maple syrup this year on his homestead. In this episode we mention his barrel evaporator: This Barrel Will Make Liquid Gold! - DIY Barrel Maple Evaporator Pt 1 This Barrel Will Make Liquid Gold! - DIY Barrel Maple Evaporator Pt 2 We also discuss their latest endeavor, The Dapper Pig. Enjoy!!! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletter http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/support http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHomesteadJourney https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

On this episode, I am honored to be joined by Amy Dingmann from the blog and podcast, A Farmish Kind of Life. Her podcast was one of the first homesteading podcasts I discovered and she has been a source of encouragement to me. Part of the reason why is because Amy keeps it real. In a world where many times content creators focus on the Instagram worthy and neglect the "ugly parts" of homesteading. And so, today Amy and I talk about the importance of keeping things real in a cottage core and "pretty pretty princess" world. I also give you my thoughts on the current avian influenza situation that is sweeping the United States and the things I'm doing to keep my flock healthy. Amy's links are below: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife/ https://www.youtube.com/c/FarmishKindofLife https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ http://firesidefreedom.net Enjoy!! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletter http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/support http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHomesteadJourney https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehomesteadjourney)

This week I received confirmation of what I had feared. The farm truck will cost more to repair than it's worth. And so, now it's time for me, a guy who is so not a car guy, to begin searching for a new farm truck. And so I decided to reach out to some local buddies of mine to have them help me talk through what I need to consider. Hopefully, if you find yourself in a similar spot, you'll also find their advice helpful. Enjoy!! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHomesteadJourney https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

Last year I bought the Proletariat Wire Weeder (aka hoe, although that seems to get people in trouble on Facebook and Youtube). And so after using it for a season, I decided to give you my thoughts on it. Spoiler alert, I highly recommend it. And so I reached out to Never Sink Tools and asked for a coupon code and they delivered. Use code: HOMESTEADJOURNEY at checkout for 5% off any wire hoe or click the link below. https://www.neversinktools.com/discount/HOMESTEADJOURNEY?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fwire-hoes Enjoy!! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHomesteadJourney https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

We are back, kicking off season 3. And we are starting with a garden episode. I think that no matter how long you've been gardening, you struggle with deciding what to plant and how much to plant. And that all starts with knowing how much and what to buy from a seed perspective. Seeds aren't cheap. Garden space is at a premium. And so on this episode, I share with you 5 things I think you should do before you buy another seed. Enjoy!! Brian Seed viability chart I mention. http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHomesteadJourney https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehomesteadjourney)

Back in December, when I put the podcast on hiatus, I promised you that I would come back with at least one more episode to let you know if I was going to quit for good or continue on. On this episode, I reveal that decision. Enjoy!! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHomesteadJourney https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

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Part of the feedback I got from the survey was a suggestion that I share some of the books I find helpful. This is the list General Homesteading: 1. Back to Basics 2. The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It: The Complete Back-to-Basics Guide by John Seymore 3. From Home To Small Town Homestead: Pursuing Self-Sufficiency and Sustainability No Matter Where You Live by Harold Thornbro 4. The Encyclopedia of Country Living, 50th Anniversary Edition: The Original Manual for Living off the Land & Doing It Yourself by Carla Emrey 5. The Backyard Homestead: Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre! Carleen Madigan Gardening: 1. Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew 2. Gardening Without Work by Ruth Stout 3. Gaia's Garden by Toby Hemenway 4. New Organic Grower / 5. 4 Season Harvest Eliot Coleman Raising Chickens: 1. Chickens: The Small-Scale Poultry Flock: An All-Natural Approach to Raising Chickens and Other Fowl for Home and Market Growers by Harvey Usery Canning: 1. Ball Blue Book of Canning 2. Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving Fermentation: 1. The Art of Fermentation by Sandoor Katz Books on Food: 1. Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and Diet Dictocrats by Sally Fallon 2. The Bad Food Bible: How and Why to Eat Sinfully by Aaron Carroll Autobiography/Biography: 1. Coop: A Family, a Farm, and the Pursuit of One Good Egg Michael Perry 2. Saving the Guinea Hogs: The Recovery of an American Homestead Breed by Cathy Payne 3. Up Tunket Road: The Education of a Modern Homesteader Philip Ackerman-Leist 4. LIttle House on the Prairie (Farmer Boy) Books In My Queue: The Ethical Meat Handbook by Meredith Leigh Pure Charcuterie by Meredith Leigh Polyface Micro by Joel Salatin The Rodale Book of Composting Enjoy!! Brian Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net Support the show (https://www.patreon.c

This week I ran across an article entitled: Meet the Appalachian Apple Hunter Who Rescued 1,000 ‘Lost’ Varieties It is the story of a retired chemical engineer named Tom Brown who since 2001 has been searching for and "rescuing" apple varieties from the Appalachians. He actually stumbled across this "hobby" by visiting a farmer's marked in 1998 where he found a little stand filled with what he refers to as "strange looking apples." And through this "hobby", he has been able to save over 1,000 apple varieties that may have been lost forever. As I read the article and then had subsequent conversations with people, it got me to thinking that while most of us will never save 1,000 apple varieties, as homesteaders we can do something It may be helping to save a particular breed of animal, or cultivating a variety of vegetable year after year passing the seeds on to subsequent generation, or passing on a skill; but all of us can do something. Enjoy!! Brian

This week I ran across this article that discusses the importance of fermentation to gut health (microbiome) and I found it very fascinating. As someone who has struggled with gastro-intestinal issues and has found help through fermented products, it really resonated with me. I challenge you to read the article and I hope you enjoy my thoughts. You can fill out the survey I mentioned by going here. Enjoy!! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast http://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomestead https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

My buddy Jack Pollner from the Mindful Homestead and I have been talking for awhile about whether or not a homesteading convention in New England is needed. And I also wonder if other regional conventions might be needed? So, on this episode we talk about that. Below, are a list of conventions that I am aware of along with their "region" as I see it. Homesteaders of America (Southeastern) Okie Homesteading (Western) Homesteading Life (Mid-western) Mother Earth News Fair (Texas / Pennsylvania/North Carolina) You still have time to fill out the survey to win FABULOUS prizes. Enjoy!! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast http://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomestead https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

In February of 2019, approximately 4 months after we took delivery of our Kioti CK3510SE, I did a video about why we purchased that particular tractor. I have had many people ask for a follow up video and so now, after 3 years of ownership, I am following that video up with the issues I've had with the tractor as well as my thoughts on whether or not I'd buy it again. To jump right to the start of the tractor content, head over to 12:30 You can fill out the survey I mentioned by going here. Enjoy!! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast http://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomestead https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net November's Sponsor: CreekRoad Pottery Al has loaded a number of hand made Farmhouse shave bowls. While designed for the wetshaver, these can be used as soup and cereal bowls among other things. Use promocode: creekroadshave2021 for 20% off during the month of November or while supplies last.

The most watched video on my Youtube channel is my initial thoughts on our Kioti CK3510SE. Very frequently, I have been asked about providing an update to that video since we have had our tractor now for 3 years. But, before I do an update on that, I thought that perhaps an episode on some of the things a homesteader should consider when buying a tractor would be helpful And so, on this episode we talk about understanding what you need, what you want and what you can afford before buying a tractor. Enjoy!! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast http://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomestead https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

One of the members of the supporting listeners program reached out to me with recommendations on a burner for outdoor canning. And so on today's episode, I share with you some of the things you should consider when coming up with a setup for outdoor canning. National Center For Home Food Preservation: https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/nchfp/factsheets/canning_portable.html Pennstate Extension: https://extension.psu.edu/is-canning-on-a-portable-burner-safe Camp Chef Explorer Stove: https://amzn.to/3vpeA8K Enjoy!! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast http://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomestead https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

On this podcast, I am joined by Meredith Leigh, the person who ran the charcuterie workshop that Jack and I talked about last week. We talk about her journey into teaching (which may surprise you) as well as why ethical meat is so important. Information about the upcoming charcuterie class in Maryland can be found here. http://www.mereleighfood.com/ https://www.fermentationschool.com Links to her two books: The Ethical Meat Handbook: https://amzn.to/2ZYgbXv Pure Charcuterie: The Craft and Poetry of Curing Meats at Home https://amzn.to/3Da4hrK Enjoy! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast http://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomestead https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

Last weekend, I attended with Jack Pollner a charcuterie intensive course in Massachusetts. I also was privileged to spend a few nights with Jack, Jackie and Emma at The Mindful Homestead. And so, on this episode Jack and I talk about what we learned and enjoyed about the course that was taught by Meredith Leigh. We talk about two of her books: The Ethical Meat Handbook: https://amzn.to/2ZYgbXv Pure Charcuterie: The Craft and Poetry of Curing Meats at Home: https://amzn.to/3Da4hrK Enjoy! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast http://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomestead https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

Description Transcript On this episode I am honored to be joined by Carl from The Self Sufficient Hub Podcast. Carl is a homesteader living in the UK with his wife and young family. He hosts the self sufficient hub podcast and YouTube channel and is 3 years into working towards self sufficiency. This September he is undertaking a self sufficient challenge where he is only eating things he can procure himself - right down to salt and spices. Enjoy!! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast http://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomestead https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.hjp)

On this episode I am joined by Holly Stockley from the Vintage Americana podcast. We talk about how having 2 special needs daughters lead them towards the homesteading lifestyle. We talk about how homesteading and animals have benefited them and how they are gradually moving from a suburban lifestyle to a homestead that they are building in the country. We also discuss Holly's podcast and in part we touch on something called "Cottage Core" that Holly refers to as the "Pretty Pretty Princess" version of homesteading in a recent blog post you can find here. Along the way we have a few laughs. Enjoy!! Brian You can find Holly online at: https://vintageamericanapodcast.com/ http://brambleberrymeadow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast/ http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast http://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomestead https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

Back on episode 39, I talked about the fact that you CAN can. Many people are afraid to try. But, some people also don't fully understand the risks. On this episode I talk about 5 of the most common mistakes I see people new to canning make. My goal isn't to scold you; so if you've made this mistakes please don't take it that way. My goal is to help you can safely so that you can enjoy the bountiful harvest and others can as well. Enjoy!! Brian Here is a link to the National Center for Home Food Preservation Here is a link to the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving (affiliate link) Here is a link to the Presto Canner I mention. Enjoy! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast http://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomestead https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net Support the show (https://www.buyme Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/the.hjp)

On today's episode we talk about lacto-fermentation. Can you believe that I am 100 episodes in, and I haven't dedicated an episode to this topic? I couldn't believe it myself. So, today we talk about what it is, it's benefits, and how easy it is to get started doing it. Enjoy!! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast http://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomestead https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net

Sometimes I can get so focused on raising and growing food that I lose sight of other things. On this episode I talk about a big mistake I almost made and why sometimes, the homestead needs to take second fiddle to other things in your life. Enjoy!! Brian http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shop http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast http://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomestead https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=en https://teespring.com/stores/thehomesteadjourneypodcast Brian@thehomesteadjourney.net