What does it mean, and why do you need it for successful homestead livestock husbandry? Listen to “Ep. 117 – Grass Fed Genetics” on Spreaker. South Poll Cattle Idaho Pastured Pigs The Pasture Project Some…

Today’s episode is more science and less sociology. Let’s talk about soil microbiomes. Listen to “Ep. 116 – Soil Community” on Spreaker. Genesis No-Till Drill A primer on seed drills by Johnny’s Selected Seeds A…

Today’s episode is more of the “rant” format. Let’s talk about visually stunning social media accounts, aspirations, and whether such content can be “toxic.” Listen to “Ep. 115 – The Death of Aspiration” on Spreaker….

Last weekend, I went to the Homestead Festival in Columbia, TN. This is my review – and some advice if you opt to go to next year’s festival. Listen to “Ep. 114 – Homestead Festival…

Let’s muse today on trying to escape the clutches of coporatized consumerist culture and live lives on a human scale. Listen to “EP. 113 – Think Small” on Spreaker. Farmhouse Fabrics Barnyard Knits Be cautious…

A discussion of mills, some history, some typology, and some thoughts on baking with freshly milled flours. Listen to “Ep. 112 – Back to the Grind” on Spreaker. Westwind Milling Co. Janie’s Mill Grainmaker Mill…

Make room in your life for wild things. And reconnect with them yourself. It’s not just about “touching grass,” it’s about touching reality. Listen to “Ep. 111 – Rewild Yourself” on Spreaker. Native Michigan Grasses…

This episode covers the various factors that affect the flavor of cultured dairy products, and where those cultures came from. Listen to “Ep. 110 – Cultured Dairy, Heirloom Livestock, and the Co-Evolution of Flavor” on…

Let’s talk about kit homes – the original concept, where to find more information on YOUR kit home, and what the modern equivalent is – or could be. Listen to “Ep. 109 – The Ultimate…

This week, we’ll cover a brief history of the oven, and how we’ve returned to a love for wood-fired baking. Below, you’ll find some resources to help you out if you’re interested in building and…