# homesteading (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover homesteading. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tools, Not Toys: Rethinking Screens and AI for Kids](https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-street/2026-08-20/tools-not-toys-rethinking-screens-and-ai-for-kids) _2026-08-20 · Main Street_ North Dakota weighs limits on school technology as experts examine teen AI safeguards, addictive design and the science behind seemingly magical experiments. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s46/audio/2026/08/6851-monitor-tech.mp3) ## [Expert Council Q&A – Episode – 3886](https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/expert-3886) _2026-08-20 · The Survival Podcast_ Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on politics, community building, email security, fitness, investing, cooking, bitcoin and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in… [Listen](https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2026/08-26/epi-3886-experts.mp3) ## [The 10.15 Project: Running Across North Dakota for Babies Gone Too Soon](https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-street/2026-08-19/the-10-15-project-running-across-north-dakota-for-babies-gone-too-soon) _2026-08-19 · Main Street_ Explore North Dakota adventures, plans to protect farmers affected by the F-M diversion and a 480-mile relay honoring babies gone too soon. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s46/audio/2026/08/6850-10-15.mp3) ## [Beyond the Generator: Building Real Backup Power – Epi-3885](https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/beyond-generators) _2026-08-19 · The Survival Podcast_ Learn how to build practical backup power with generators, batteries, solar, and emergency heat without overspending. Tune in and build a smarter plan. [Listen](https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2026/08-26/epi-3885-back-up-power.mp3) ## [Why Rural Newspapers Still Matter in North Dakota](https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-street/2026-08-18/why-rural-newspapers-still-matter-in-north-dakota) _2026-08-18 · Main Street_ Publisher Jill Friesz explains why rural newspapers matter and what it takes to keep them alive, plus aging farm equipment and Colorado River rights. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s46/audio/2026/08/6849-nd-newspapers.mp3) ## [Dehydrating for The Everyday Person – Epi-3884](https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/dehydrating-everyday) _2026-08-18 · The Survival Podcast_ When you talk about dehydrating food many jump right to the prepper angle. And not just the common sense prepping angle we make part of lifestyle design at TSPC. No the 500 buckets ready to ride out the zombie apocalypse kind of prepping. The truth though is dehydrating is likely mans oldest form of food preservation along with perhaps salting, which is honestly just another form of dehydration.… [Listen](https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2026/08-26/epi-3884-dehydrator-days.mp3) ## [Medical Records, ChatGPT and Helping Young Learners Thrive](https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-street/2026-08-17/medical-records-chatgpt-and-helping-young-learners-thrive) _2026-08-17 · Main Street_ Dr. David Kunstman examines sharing medical records with ChatGPT, while Frannie Tunseth offers tips to help young learners start school strong. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s46/audio/2026/08/6848-chatgpt-health.mp3) ## [Monday Mayhem on The Survival Podcast – Episode-3883](https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/mayhem-001) _2026-08-17 · The Survival Podcast_ Today we launch something new on The Survival Podcast and it has been a while since we have, so we are due for a shake up. Today we begin something we are going to call Monday Mayhem going forward. Monday shows will now be very old school in feel if you have been around TSPC since the first few years. Less polish, less visual aids in the live streams just be riffing on a few topics and what ever… [Listen](https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2026/08-26/epi-3883-monday-mayhem.mp3) ## S19: E12: Midlife Skincare: What ACTUALLY Works _2026-08-17 · Old Fashioned On Purpose_ In this episode, I’m talking with Emilie Toups of Toups & Co. about what actually happens to our skin as we age and why so many mainstream skincare products may not be helping. We dig into a simple, natural skincare routine that anyone can start doing at home plus how these options compare to mainstream ingredients like retinol. Emilie also shares how to make the switch to natural skincare without… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/469465/episodes/19632915-s19-e12-midlife-skincare-what-actually-works.mp3) ## Don't Make THESE Preserving Mistakes _2026-08-15 · Everyday Homesteading_ Preserving season can be incredibly rewarding, but when the garden is producing faster than you can keep up, it can also become overwhelming fast! Over the years, we've learned plenty of lessons the hard way about what makes harvest and food preservation season easier... and what makes it much harder than it needs to be. In this episode, we're sharing some of the biggest food preservation mistakes… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1248539/episodes/19632216-don-t-make-these-preserving-mistakes.mp3) ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/l52WBoLKRvzB) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [Fair Housing at Risk, Smart Glasses and Nature Up Close](https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-street/2026-08-13/fair-housing-at-risk-smart-glasses-and-nature-up-close) _2026-08-13 · Main Street_ A federal delay threatens fair housing services, Greenland warns an oil company, nature goes live on camera, and smart glasses raise privacy concerns. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s46/audio/2026/08/6847-smart-glasses.mp3) ## [Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3882](https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/experts-3882) _2026-08-13 · The Survival Podcast_ Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on socialism, cooking mushrooms, smoke inhalation injuries, tech for the homestead, getting your spouse on board with health and fitness, new gun policies and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject… [Listen](https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2026/08-26/epi-3882-experts.mp3) ## [E-Ride Safety, Fargo Cider and a Degree 50 Years in the Making](https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-street/2026-08-12/e-ride-safety-fargo-cider-and-a-degree-50-years-in-the-making) _2026-08-12 · Main Street_ North Dakota e-bike rules, Wild Terra’s cider culture, Lawrence Waldron’s homesteading wisdom and Bart Schott’s college degree—earned at 75. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s46/audio/2026/08/6846-bart-schott.mp3) ## [Affordable Homes Without a Massive Mortgage – Epi-3881](https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/low-cost-homes) _2026-08-12 · The Survival Podcast_ Today we are joined by Dalton Bradshaw of New Candle Cottages to discuss off frame modular homes and whether they can offer a realistic path back toward the American dream of home ownership. With conventional housing costs putting more pressure on buyers, we look at how modular construction compares with both manufactured homes and traditional site built houses. We will dig into what these homes… [Listen](https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2026/08-26/epi-3881-small-homes.mp3) ## [Helping North Dakota Learners Start School Strong](https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-street/2026-08-11/helping-north-dak-learners-start-school-strong) _2026-08-11 · Main Street_ ND Teacher of the Year Frannie Tunseth shares practical ways parents can build curiosity, confidence and strong learning habits as young children head back to school. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s46/audio/2026/08/6845-frannie.mp3) ## [Guns, Bitcoin, Griddles and Business – Epi-3880](https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/btc-griddles-guns) _2026-08-11 · The Survival Podcast_ Today we go with an old school style just Jack variety show. We will lead off with a gun topic which is always fun. The folks at Kel-Tec released the Nub SUB-SDP this year, is it worth owning and why might nub have more than one meaning here. Trump changed the vaccine schedule, why it is good news and why all criticism is baseless. In the same lane we now know Fauci new miscarriages were a risk… [Listen](https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2026/08-26/epi-3880-bitcoin-griddles-more.mp3) ## [Hope After Loss and North Dakota’s Emergency Kratom Ban](https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-street/2026-08-10/hope-after-loss-and-north-dakotas-emergency-kratom-ban) _2026-08-10 · Main Street_ A widows retreat offers understanding and healing after loss. Dr. Cole Pueringer explains kratom, its health risks and North Dakota’s emergency ban. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s46/audio/2026/08/6844-jamestown-widow-support.mp3) ## S19: E11: The Worst Garden of my Entire Life _2026-08-10 · Old Fashioned On Purpose_ I’ve had some epic garden failures over the years, but nothing quite like this one. And judging by what I’m hearing, I know I’m not the only person whose garden has struggled this year. In this episode, I’m sharing the three main problems that seem to have created the worst garden of my life and also what I’m learning as I try to unravel them. No polished success story here, just real-time… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/469465/episodes/19610384-s19-e11-the-worst-garden-of-my-entire-life.mp3) ## My Values Are Showing: The Quiet Power of a Home Well Lived _2026-08-08 · Everyday Homesteading_ Homesteading and homemaking are often treated as two separate pursuits, but what if they were never meant to be? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I'm sharing why I believe homemaking is the true foundation of homesteading. From growing food and preserving the harvest to preparing meals and caring for my family, it's all part of the same purpose: creating a home that reflects our values… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1248539/episodes/19559075-my-values-are-showing-the-quiet-power-of-a-home-well-lived.mp3) ## [Hunger, Homesteaders and Radio’s Future](https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-street/2026-08-06/hunger-homesteaders-and-radios-future) _2026-08-06 · Main Street_ Rising hunger and falling lake levels, forgotten advice for homesteaders, and radio’s future amid streaming and ChatGPT health concerns. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s46/audio/2026/08/6841-tech-with-peck-radio.mp3) ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/G9OKfNjizBXD) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3879](https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/experts-3879) _2026-08-06 · The Survival Podcast_ Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on empire collapse, food preservation, plants, guns, rental property, lifestyle design and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for… [Listen](https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2026/08-26/epi-3879-experts.mp3) ## [Saipan, Sovereignty & the Collapse of Empire – Epi-3878](https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/vin-returns) _2026-08-05 · The Survival Podcast_ Today we are joined by Vin Armani to discuss his new book, The Vineyard and The Vessel, and what it has to say about sovereignty, empire, tradition, production, and the structure of human society. We will examine the idea of sovereignty as a vertical relationship under a Divine Landlord, rather than a simple claim to land based on force, legal paperwork, or how long someone has occupied it. We… [Listen](https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2026/08-26/epi-3878-vin-in-saipan.mp3) ## [Fireworks, Landmark Restaurants and the Everlys’ Enduring Sound](https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-street/2026-08-05/fireworks-landmark-restaurants-and-the-everlys-enduring-sound) _2026-08-05 · Main Street_ Horace voters weigh a shorter fireworks season, two landmark restaurants get new life, and the Zmed Brothers carry the Everly Brothers’ harmonies forward. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s46/audio/2026/08/6839-horace-fireworks.mp3) ## [Celebrating 200 Episodes of WHY? With Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein](https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-street/2026-08-04/celbrating-dr-jack-russell-weinstines-200th-why-episode) _2026-08-04 · Main Street_ Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein marks 200 episodes of WHY? We celebrate the milestone with reflections from his family, colleagues and Prairie Public collaborators. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s46/audio/2026/08/6839-jack-tribute.mp3) ## [First Tuesday Coffee Chat with John & Nicole – Epi-3877](https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/coffee-chat-3877) _2026-08-04 · The Survival Podcast_ Today we have our first Tuesday Coffee Chat with John Willis of SOE Tactical Gear and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee. These discussions are always a wildcard and can go anywhere. We usually hit on some current events of course. We also tend to talk about things like entrepreneurship, homesteading and a ton more. In general we try to inspire you a bit, make you laugh a few times,… [Listen](https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2026/08-26/epi-3877-coffee-chat.mp3) ## [Supporting Families With Down Syndrome & The Stories That Stay With Us](https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-street/2026-08-03/supporting-families-with-down-syndrome-the-stories-that-stay-with-us) _2026-08-03 · Main Street_ Designer Genes supports people with Down syndrome across North Dakota, and Denise Johnson shares tender memories of her grandparents’ enduring love. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s46/audio/2026/08/6838-designer-genes.mp3) ## S19: E10: A Different Way to Buy Groceries: Inside Azure Standard _2026-08-03 · Old Fashioned On Purpose_ As food prices continue to rise, buying the cheapest option isn’t always the same as spending wisely. In this episode, I'm chatting with Diana Strayer from Azure Standard. Together, we explore how Azure Standard helps folks access nutrient-dense food, how you can really save money through bulk buying, and also how to shop their sales pages strategically. Our conversation offers a great practical… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/469465/episodes/19572080-s19-e10-a-different-way-to-buy-groceries-inside-azure-standard.mp3) ## The Summer Slump in the Vegetable Garden (How We Survive!) _2026-08-01 · Everyday Homesteading_ Have you ever walked into your garden and felt completely overwhelmed? You're not alone! Every gardener reaches a point where the weeds seem to multiply overnight, the harvest starts piling up, and it feels like there's never enough time to keep up. In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, we're sharing the practical routines, mindset shifts, and garden systems that have helped our family grow… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1248539/episodes/19558312-the-summer-slump-in-the-vegetable-garden-how-we-survive.mp3) ## [Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3876](https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/experts-3876-a) _2026-07-30 · The Survival Podcast_ Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on economics, elderberry, gardening, cooking, Plantar fasciitis, BIP-110 and more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following…. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com Put TSPC Expert in the subject line Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent… [Listen](https://www.survivalpodcast.net/audio/2026/07-26/epi-3876-experts.mp3) ## [The Fight for Food Independence – Epi-3875](https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/food-freedom-726) _2026-07-29 · The Survival Podcast_ Today we are joined by David Stelzer to discuss the story of Azure Standard and what it takes to build real food resilience in an age of fragile supply chains, declining soil health and centralized food distribution. We will look at how one family walked away from conventional farming practices long before organic food became popular, and how the challenges they faced led to the creation of one of… [Listen](https://survivalpodcast.net/audio/2026/07-26/epi-3875-food-freedom.mp3) ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3NqFuRW5ixcH) _2026-07-29 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## S19: E9: It Takes Guts to be Bad at Something _2026-07-27 · Old Fashioned On Purpose_ Being a beginner as an adult is humbling, awkward, and sometimes downright embarrassing—but it also takes a surprising amount of courage. In this episode, I’m sharing a few recent experiences that reminded me just how vulnerable it feels to learn something new, why other people can be so quick to criticize, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with not being good at something yet. I'll share… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/469465/episodes/19543894-s19-e9-it-takes-guts-to-be-bad-at-something.mp3) ## Stop Poisoning Your Soil: It's Worse Than You Think! _2026-07-25 · Everyday Homesteading_ Healthy soil doesn't happen by accident. It starts with protecting the living ecosystem beneath your feet. In this first teaching episode of my Soil Health series, I'm sharing why keeping your soil chemical-free is the foundation for everything else we'll cover. Whether you're growing vegetables, fruit trees, flowers, or pasture, the health of your soil determines the health of your plants. We'll… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1248539/episodes/19489956-stop-poisoning-your-soil-it-s-worse-than-you-think.mp3) ## [E63: When Farm Growth Costs Too Much | Garrett & Isabelle Heydt of Solstice Beef Company](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homesteaders-of-america/episodes/E63-When-Farm-Growth-Costs-Too-Much--Garrett--Isabelle-Heydt-of-Solstice-Beef-Company-e3me116) _2026-07-23 · Homesteaders of America · Homesteaders of America_ Garrett and Isabelle Heydt of Solstice Beef Company join Amy Fewell to share how their love of outdoor education, community, and real food grew into a thriving regenerative farm in Central Virginia—and why they eventually had to simplify it. At their busiest, the Heydts were raising 3,200 broiler chickens, 50 pigs, 200 turkeys, and 40 beef cattle in a single season, all while raising young… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22cde408/podcast/play/123191782/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-23%2F428450662-44100-2-26abeacf54122.mp3) ## S19: E8: My House Is Hot. Here's What We're Eating (and What I'm Learning) _2026-07-20 · Old Fashioned On Purpose_ My house is hot this summer—and after more than a decade of central air, I’m realizing just how accustomed I’ve become to comfort. In this episode, I’m sharing how the heat has made me more aware of my surroundings, more appreciative of certain things, and more thoughtful about what “old-fashioned on purpose” really means in everyday life. I’m also talking about what we’re eating during these… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/469465/episodes/19515082-s19-e8-my-house-is-hot-here-s-what-we-re-eating-and-what-i-m-learning.mp3) ## The Missing Piece of Modern Homesteading _2026-07-18 · Everyday Homesteading_ Have you ever stopped to consider that caring for the land isn't just a homesteading skill, but part of our Christian calling? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I'm joined by Brendan McClenahan from Plant With Purpose and the TEND Initiative to explore what the Bible says about stewardship, creation, and why growing food can deepen our faith. For many Christians, conversations about caring… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1248539/episodes/19489944-the-missing-piece-of-modern-homesteading.mp3) ## S19: E7: When Everything Feels Out of Control I Do This _2026-07-13 · Old Fashioned On Purpose_ As you all probably know by now, my life has been a tad bit crazy lately. So I did the ultimate unplug from reality recently by participating in a horsemanship clinic for 10 days. Of course, that means that when I got back to 'normal', things were a tad overwhelming. In this episode, I’m sharing what happens when worries turn into a negativity spiral, why our brains aren’t built to juggle… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/469465/episodes/19475757-s19-e7-when-everything-feels-out-of-control-i-do-this.mp3) ## 8 Reasons Your Canning Jars Didn't Seal _2026-07-11 · Everyday Homesteading_ Have you ever finished a canning session only to discover one or more jars didn't seal? It happens to every home canner at some point, and even after more than 20 years of canning and preserving food for my family, I still have an occasional seal failure. In this video, I'm sharing the most common reasons canning jars don't seal, how to troubleshoot failed seals, and what you should do if you find… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1248539/episodes/19385364-8-reasons-your-canning-jars-didn-t-seal.mp3) ## [Common Ground Radio 7/9/26: 50 Years of Common Ground](https://archives.weru.org/common-ground-radio/2026/07/common-ground-radio-7-9-26-50-years-of-common-ground/) _2026-07-09 · info@weru.org (WERU-FM) · Common Ground Radio_ Hosts: Seth Kroeck, Holli Cederholm Common Ground Radio is an hour-long discussion of local food and organic agriculture with people here in the state of Maine and beyond. This month: For 50 years, MOFGA’s Common Ground Country Fair has been a gathering place for a movement rooted in organic agriculture, food justice, environmental stewardship, and the belief that communities can build healthier… [Listen](https://weru.s3.amazonaws.com/archives/2026/cgr_20260709.mp3) ## [E62: A Homesteader's Seat at the Secretary of Ag's Table | Interview with AJ Richards](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homesteaders-of-america/episodes/E62-A-Homesteaders-Seat-at-the-Secretary-of-Ags-Table--Interview-with-AJ-Richards-e3lpulm) _2026-07-08 · Homesteaders of America · Homesteaders of America_ AJ Richards is back, and this time he's taking us inside the room with the Secretary of Agriculture. He's not a lobbyist. Nobody's paying him to be there. He's a homesteader from Cody, Wyoming who got invited because he was loud about our failing food system, and he's telling us what's really going on with public land grazing, the regenerative agriculture executive order, and why country of origin… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22cde408/podcast/play/122534006/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-8%2F427558929-44100-2-5d259b4a96c14.mp3) ## How I Preserve a Year's Worth of Food Without Burnout _2026-07-04 · Everyday Homesteading_ Are you working yourself to exhaustion trying to preserve every possible food for your pantry? I used to think a successful pantry meant recreating the grocery store at home. But after more than 20 years of homesteading, I've learned that's one of the fastest ways to burn out. In this video, I'm sharing the mindset shift that completely changed the way I preserve food. Instead of asking, "What do… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1248539/episodes/19385260-how-i-preserve-a-year-s-worth-of-food-without-burnout.mp3) ## S19: E6: How I'm Building a New Life from Old Things _2026-06-29 · Old Fashioned On Purpose_ Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about identity and how we lose pieces of ourselves over time, and what it looks like to slowly come back to who we’ve always been. In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been rediscovering about myself, why old things have been speaking to me so deeply, and how I'm creating a home with secondhand pieces. I’ll also share practical tips for finding the best vintage… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/469465/episodes/19376066-s19-e6-how-i-m-building-a-new-life-from-old-things.mp3) ## Our Daughter is Running the Garden! _2026-06-27 · Everyday Homesteading_ What does it really look like to manage a large homestead garden? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I'm joined by my oldest daughter, Rachel, who has taken over management of our main crop garden this year. We sit down for a candid conversation about what's working, what we're learning, and a few garden bloopers that prove even experienced gardeners don't always get it right! Rachel shares… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1248539/episodes/19327862-our-daughter-is-running-the-garden.mp3) ## S19: E5: My New Old House _2026-06-22 · Old Fashioned On Purpose_ In this episode, I’m giving you a virtual tour of my new old house: the big-picture pieces, the quirky challenges, the garden and yard details, and the interior spaces I’m slowly bringing back to life. I'm sharing the details on how my new old house isn’t polished or perfect, but there’s so much I already love about it, and how I’m learning a ton about how to focus on layers instead of going 'all… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/469465/episodes/19362819-s19-e5-my-new-old-house.mp3) ## The Truth About Soil Health (And Why It Changes Everything) _2026-06-20 · Everyday Homesteading_ What if the secret to healthier plants, bigger harvests, fewer pests, and less work in the garden isn't another fertilizer or amendment? What if it's your soil? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, we're kicking off a brand-new Soil School series by exploring the foundation of every productive garden: healthy soil. You'll learn why soil is much more than dirt, how a thriving soil ecosystem… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1248539/episodes/19327820-the-truth-about-soil-health-and-why-it-changes-everything.mp3) ## [E61: From Zero Experience to a Booming Farm Business: The Power of Authentic Marketing | Dana & Lauren Cavalea of Freedom Farms NY](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homesteaders-of-america/episodes/E61-From-Zero-Experience-to-a-Booming-Farm-Business-The-Power-of-Authentic-Marketing--Dana--Lauren-Cavalea-of-Freedom-Farms-NY-e3ks84s) _2026-06-17 · Homesteaders of America · Homesteaders of America_ You don't need a lifetime of farming experience to build a successful farm. Dana and Lauren Cavalea share how they went from corporate careers and zero agricultural background to growing a thriving direct-to-consumer meat business on more than 300 acres. Along the way, they discuss the realities of raising livestock, selling beef, expanding a farm business, and why adaptability, strong marketing,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22cde408/podcast/play/121560668/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-17%2F426290785-44100-2-bdb5af2a99ff9.mp3) ## S19: E4: The Lessons I Learned From My Most Difficult Horse _2026-06-15 · Old Fashioned On Purpose_ In this episode, I’m sharing the lessons I learned from one of my greatest teachers: my most difficult horse, Tag. We’ll talk about the specific lessons that I learned through lots of training and mentorships as well as why this tough training matters just as much for the human as it does for the horse. More than anything, Tag taught me that progress comes from hard work, paying attention, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/469465/episodes/19296693-s19-e4-the-lessons-i-learned-from-my-most-difficult-horse.mp3) ## Botany in an Hour: The Secret Key to Better Gardening, Foraging & Herbalism _2026-06-13 · Everyday Homesteading_ Have you ever tried to identify a plant, opened a field guide, and immediately felt overwhelmed? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Parks of Botany in an Hour to talk about a simple approach to botany that can completely change the way you look at plants. Instead of trying to memorize thousands of individual species, Rachel explains how learning a handful of plant families can… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1248539/episodes/19321062-botany-in-an-hour-the-secret-key-to-better-gardening-foraging-herbalism.mp3) ## [Common Ground Radio 6/11/26: Meet the New Common Ground Radio Hosts!](https://archives.weru.org/common-ground-radio/2026/06/common-ground-radio-6-11-26-meet-the-new-common-ground-radio-hosts/) _2026-06-11 · info@weru.org (WERU-FM) · Common Ground Radio_ Host: Holli Cederholm Common Ground Radio is an hour-long discussion of local food and organic agriculture with people here in the state of Maine and beyond. This month: Three new cohosts will be joining MOFGA’s Common Ground Radio, MOFGA’s monthly conversation about local food and organic agriculture on WERU Community Radio. In this this special get-to-know-you conversation, current host Holli… [Listen](https://weru.s3.amazonaws.com/archives/2026/cgr_20260611.mp3) ## S19: E3: How I Unbecame a Homestead Influencer _2026-06-08 · Old Fashioned On Purpose_ I thought the homesteading part of me had gone quiet—maybe even fizzled out. For a while, I blamed burnout, but I’m beginning to see there was something deeper happening beneath the surface: a reckoning with identity, purpose, and what naturally happens when the things you love become the things you do for a living. In this episode, I’m sharing my backstory with homesteading, my burnout, and the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/469465/episodes/19255003-s19-e3-how-i-unbecame-a-homestead-influencer.mp3) ## [E60: How One Company is Building a Parallel Food System in America | Pete Strayer of Azure Standard](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homesteaders-of-america/episodes/E60-How-One-Company-is-Building-a-Parallel-Food-System-in-America--Pete-Strayer-of-Azure-Standard-e3juceb) _2026-05-27 · Homesteaders of America · Homesteaders of America_ America’s food system is changing, and the homesteading movement is playing a bigger role than you may realize. In this conversation, Pete of Azure Standard shares the inspiring story behind the nationwide organic food company, their mission to strengthen regenerative agriculture and local food systems, and why more families are seeking clean, trustworthy food sources. We also discuss supply… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22cde408/podcast/play/120582027/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-26%2F424942502-44100-2-9a06581d85eba.mp3)