Homesteading

Whether you're an urban homesteader, new to homesteading or have been self-sufficient for decades, this is where we're sharing all things sustainable living. From animal care and off-grid living tips to natural remedies, DIY, gardening and traditional skills. There's something here for everyone.

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Melissa K. Norris Old-Fashioned Living

Buying Homestead Property

If you’re considering buying land and starting a homestead, or even moving an existing homestead to a new property, this podcast is one you'll want to tune into to learn what to look for and things to be aware of BEFORE you buy.

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Apartment Homesteading

Raising Meat Chickens

Homesteading Myths

There seems to be a myth that you have to have a big beautiful farmhouse, or barn, or acreage in order to homestead successfully. This is a complete myth! You can start homesteading wherever you are, at any time, on any size property (even an apartment)! In this post, I'm sharing, or rather de-bunking, many homesteading myths you may think are true.

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Breeding Meat Chicks

If you're looking to raise meat chickens, the next natural step is to consider breeding chickens for a sustainable flock. Learn what it takes to successfully breed chickens, as well as tips and tricks if you're considering this option.

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Chicken Home

Raising Backyard Chickens

Raising Egg-Laying Chickens

Keeping backyard chickens (egg-laying hens) is a wonderful way to offset your food costs by getting farm-fresh eggs. It’s also great to know you’re getting healthy eggs from hens that have been fed non-GMO food and had plenty of access to fresh greens, bugs and worms. But there are some specifics you’ll want to know before bringing your chickens home for the best success. How big does the chicken coop need to be? How much do chickens eat? How do I keep my chickens healthy? And so much more!

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What To Do FIRST On Your Homestead

As a new homesteader, it can be hard to know what to do FIRST on your homestead. Or, if you've been homesteading for a while, what to do NEXT. In this podcast, I'm sharing my tips to know what to do next, and how it worked out for my family when first getting started so many years ago.

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Sourdough Starter From Scratch

Melissa K Norris

Make A Sourdough Starter

Sourdough Starter

Learn how to easily make a sourdough starter from scratch to use in recipes like pancakes, waffles, muffins, and more. Then learn how to know when your starter is strong enough to bake a loaf of bread.

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How Do You Store Homemade Bread

Homemade Sandwich Bread

Sourdough Bread Sandwiches

Sourdough Sandwich

Pasta Making

How to Store Bread

If you've made the plunge into baking your own homemade bread then you're also probably interested in learning how to store homemade bread, including artisan bread, rolls, sandwich bread (and more) to keep it as fresh as possible for as long as possible. There are many options for how to package, wrap and store your bread and I'm sharing them all, including waste-free packaging, how to freeze bread, and countertop storage for keeping bread fresh the longest.

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Food Preservation Methods

The Science of Food Preservation Methods

There are several different methods for food preservation, and in this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast (episode #307) we are going to cover what mechanisms are at play for nine of these methods including canning, fermenting, dehydrating, curing, salt preserving, preserving in oil and so many more!

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How To Profit From Homesteading

How To Homestead With A Full Time Job

Making Money On Homestead

Best Livestock For Small Homestead

Maximize Your Homestead w/ Joel Salatin

Join me in this post (and podcast episode) where I sit down with Joel Salatin to discuss methods for increasing the profits from your homestead, different methods for earning a living from your homestead, and ways to increase production (even on a small homestead). We're chatting about raising grass-fed beef, meat chickens for profit, and even other unique ways to earn a living from your homestead, all while having (or not having) a 9-5 day job. #joelsalatin #polyfacefarms #homesteading

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Medicinal Herbs for Pets & Livestock

Learn how to use herbs safely, effectively and in the appropriate dosage for your pets and livestock with Doc Jones from HomeGrown Herbalist. We're talking about using herbs on dairy cows, chickens and more! Including ways to help treat and prevent many common issues in livestock, including mastitis in dairy cows.

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How to Cook Rabbit

Learn how to cook rabbit, so it's tender and delicious every time. If you've tried rabbit in the past and don't think you like it, this post may change your mind! I'm sharing tips and recipes that will make you fall in love with rabbit meat.

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Buttermilk Substitute

Cultured Buttermilk

Fried Chicken Strips

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

Homemade Buttermilk

Learn how to make real buttermilk from scratch with this simple method. I'm talking true cultured buttermilk, not the buttermilk substitute you make with vinegar or lemon juice. This is the real deal and is the best to use in baking as it results in much lighter and fluffier baked goods like my favorite flaky homemade buttermilk biscuits!

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Healthy Bedtime Snacks

How to Dehydrate Fruit

Learn to make the best dehydrated fruit and enjoy your summer harvest all year long. Dehydrating fruit works especially well for cherries, grapes, and berries. Using an oven or a dehydrator, use my secret trick to speed up the dry time.

Environmentally Friendly Living

What To Do FIRST On Your Homestead

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Garden Planner

Family Garden

Harvest Season

When Homesteading Gets Tough

When the weather grows cold and the garden comes to an end, the busyness of harvest season seems like it's at an all time high. This is when that homesteading overwhelm can set it. So what do we do when homesteading gets tough? Hop on over and listen to this podcast where I get real with you about the realities of homesteading and how I deal with the hard times.