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Podcast Description
The Stumbling Homestead Podcast covers all aspects of modern homesteading. This is a rolling account of the successes and failures of our family, as we tackle (for the first time): moving from the city to the country, small scale farming, raising chickens, raising cows, food storage, preparation for power outages, pets and their role in homesteading, alternate investment strategies, greenwashing, security, food freedom and our liberties, composting, gardening strategies, homeschooling, and eating nutrient dense foods.
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Episode 39: Stumbling Almanac | Tanya and Extra Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Here’s a quick update from the homestead. Enjoy! | 11/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 38: From the Milking Barn | We’re back! After a number of web site issues because of a malware attack, the site has been rebuilt. Here’s a unique episode recorded while I milked the cow. The frequency of future podcasts will be changing to every other week or som[...] | 6/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 37: Hoop Houses and Farm Tuning | Join us this week for homestead updates, including: Our milk cow and rotational grazing using a picket pin Goldfish in water bowls for mosquitoes Dealing with roosters, and introducing young members to an existing chicken flock Hoop House constru[...] | 5/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 36: Radical Home Ec with Kelly Coyne & Erik Knutzen | This week it was a pleasure to speak with Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen about their homestead and new book, Making It: Radical Home Ec for a Post-Consumer World. Join us as we discuss: Their new book, Making It, and the countless valuable do-it-yo[...] | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 35: Barefoot Books | This week it was a pleasure to interview Leah Lesser, mom, and Group Communications Director for Barefoot Books. Barefoot books is a grass-roots mom-founded publishing company that provides childrens books, audio, and video content with a consiste[...] | 5/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 34: Mikey Sklar of Holy Scrap Hotsprings | This week it is my pleasure to bring you an interview with Mikey Sklar of Holy Scrap Hotsprings. Mikey has an interesting story: five years ago he and his girlfriend quit their jobs in New York city and bought a trailer park in a small town in New[...] | 4/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 33: Critical Thinking on the Homestead | Critical thinking is one of the most important skills you can teach kids Critical thinking is a tool: we can use it to sort out the latest crises we hear about every day Learning to recognize logical fallicies as a way to develop better cri[...] | 4/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 32: Stumbling Almanac | This week we discuss a number of homestead updates, with a focus on our recent mistakes. Topics discussed: Accidental spring broccoli Using cow manure too early The loss of a calf Accidental rooster purchase Building Mason Bee houses Am I crazy fo[...] | 4/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 31: Family Harvest Eating with Keith Snow | This week we had the pleasure of interview chef Keith Snow of harvesteating.com. Keith’s website and podcasts cover cooking and eating seasonally with fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients. He’s a great source of ideas and inspiration for [...] | 4/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 30: Poor Richard’s Almanac | Okay, so it’s not Poor Richard, but in the style of this lively almanac of yesteryear, we’d like to do some homestead updates. Join us this week as we discuss our updates and sample a little bit of wisdom from the legendary Benjamin Fr[...] | 4/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 29: Off Grid Living With Cam Mather | This week we had the great pleasure of interviewing Cam Mather, an experienced homesteader and off-grid blogger. Cam operates the independent Aztext Press from his remote 150 acres in Ontario, Canada. Cam can certainly teach us much about marrying[...] | 3/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 28: Anna Hess of The Walden Effect | This week it is our pleasure to speak with Anna Hess of www.waldeneffect.org. The Walden Effect is a homesteading blog (currently in year 5) which chronicles successes and failures of Anna and Mark as they carve out a homestead and a living from t[...] | 3/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 27: Music Instead of TV | A little on the lighter side this week, we’re going to talk about the role of music on our homestead. Topics discussed include: Music as an alternative entertainment option Music as a self-sufficient entertainment source How to raise a musi[...] | 3/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 26: Choosing Land for a Homestead | This week we respond to several listener emails about selecting land. Some factors to consider in choosing homesteading land: Acreage Distance to population Accessibility: long gravel driveways/roads need to be maintained Neighbors Water is vital[...] | 3/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 25: Homestead Home Design | This week’s podcast discusses some ideas for homestead house design, including: Natural building methods Today’s tiny kitchens, and how they are not realistic for homestead food preparation Size of the home Kitchen plus great room as t[...] | 2/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 24: Creating a Local Economy | This week we discuss the challenges facing our continually eroding local economies, and some possible steps that we can take to reverse this trend. We focus on local merchants versus the less-expensive big box stores, local farmers versus distant f[...] | 2/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 23: Free range versus confined chickens | This week we revisit chickens, to discuss feeding and shelter options. Topics discussed: Buying feed: GMO versus non-GMO. Options for feeding your chickens protein. Free ranging versus chicken tractors versus greenhouse confinement. Predators Ref[...] | 2/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 22 : Book Review of Joel Salatin’s Lunatic Farmer | Join us for a book review of Joel Salatin’s latest work: The Sheer Ecstasy of Being A Lunatic Farmer. Chapters are examined in the context of our homesteading activities. References: Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories Edited [...] | 2/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 21: Nutrient Dense Food Storage | Many nutritionally dense foods will soon spoil if left out. The challenge then, is how to develop a three or six month stockpile of these foods. Join us as we discuss storage options for: Fats Meat Nuts and Seeds Herbs, Spices, and Condiments Vi[...] | 1/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 20: Homeschoolers Interviewed | Join us as we interview three homeschooling families and learn from their experiences. We discuss the transition from institutional schooling to a homeschool approach. Topics include: homeschool philosophy, structured versus non-structured curricul[...] | 1/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 19: Holistic Child Care with Dr. Randall Neustaedter | Join us this week as we discuss holistic child care with Dr. Randall Neustaedter. We discuss the philosophy of holistic pediatrics, prenatal nutrition, supplements, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, and informed vaccine decisions. Dr. Neustaedter has pr[...] | 1/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 18: Listener Comments | There’s been a wealth of good information provided recently by listeners via their comments and emails. I thought that it would be useful to share these with everyone this week. Join me, as I discuss: - Gever Tulley, and Five Dangerous Things[...] | 1/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 17: The Power of Community | Modern society has isolated us from our neighbors and enticed us to form virtual communities. Having strong ties with our neighbors is one of the most important steps we can take towards self-sufficiency. I discuss some suggestions for helping fos[...] | 1/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 16: Technology and Atrophy of the Mind and Body | Tip of the week: Christmas giving and Santa Claus Technology and labor saving devices. What is the healthy balance? Society seems on the side of never-ending increased efficiency and reduction of labor. Amish don’t allow electricity or engin[...] | 12/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 15: Homesteading When Kids Don’t Co-operate | Tip of the week: freezing eggs. A discussion of several ideas for dealing with young children who are less than helpful with household chores. Also a discussion of the importance of having children enjoy the tasks associated with homesteading, and [...] | 12/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 14: How Grass Farming Benefits the Environment | Greenwashing and corporate co-opting of the green movement. Global Climate Disruption, reductionist thinking, and the wrongheaded solutions proposed by the mainstream. The popular green revolution seems largely concerned with buying or inventing[...] | 12/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 13: Marjory Wildcraft of Backyard Food Production | Marjory Wildcraft of Backyard Food Production joins us this week to discuss her story, and share some of her extensive knowledge on such topics as: Gardening: How much room do I need to feed my family? How to best involve toddlers and let them g[...] | 12/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 12: Ten Homesteading Tools and Items | 1) Cordless impact driver and reciprocating saw 2) Head lamp 3) Leatherman 4) Muck boots 5) Palettes 6) Fence wire and plumber’s tape 7) Used reliable 4-wheel drive pickup truck 8) Dehydrator 9) Ball jars 10) Computer and high speed internet [...] | 11/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 11: The Argument for Homeschooling | Passive desk based learning has been demonstrated to be a horrible way to learn. John Taylor Gatto (http://www.johntaylorgatto.com/): Taught in NY public schools for 30 years Named NY city teacher of the year 3 different years, and state teacher o[...] | 11/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 10: Ten Easy Nutrient Dense Foods in our Homestead | Here are 10 of our homestead’s favorite nutrient dense foods: 1) Sauerkraut and pickles 2) Eggs 3) Raw milk 4) Cultured dairy: soft cheese, sour cream, butter, yogurt, kefir 5) Bone broth 6) Soaked and dried nuts 7) Grass-fed beef (organ meat[...] | 11/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 9: Keeping a Family Cow | Note: non-iTunes users will need to resubscribe to my new podcast feed http://feeds.feedburner.com/stumblinghomestead/mgHQ First, I respond to a few listener comments and questions: Is cholesterol bad for us? Can you consolidate all your referenc[...] | 11/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 8: Do I Really Want to Live in the Country? | Doing full-out living off the land homesteading is very hard, and may not be sustainable if you jump into it too quickly. As always, smaller steps seems the best approach. Here’s our experience: Working from a home office in the country One [...] | 10/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 7: Farm Fresh Milk | The Untold Story of Milk by Ron Schmid Overwhelming evidence for the health benefits of raw milk The disturbing reluctance of medical professionals to consider the well-established benefits of raw milk or to challenge anti-raw milk dogma The self [...] | 10/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 6: Backyard Chickens | I don’t claim to be an expert on raising chickens, but here’s the knowledge gained on the subject thus far from experience and research: Caveat: everyone’s approach is going to be different. Purist approach versus doing what[...] | 10/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 5: Homesteading Wherever You Are | Homesteading is not so much about moving out to the country to live off of the land–this focuses too much of the effort on the move. While I’m not saying don’t consider the move, if it’s right for you and your family, what[...] | 10/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 4: Specialization and Consumerism | Specialization has allowed us to achieve many things, but at what cost? We never consider that doing something ourselves, however poorly, might be preferable to turning that task over to someone who can do it better… Why do so many of us [...] | 10/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 3: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis | Measure twice, cut once… with homesteading, this adage, taken too far, can leave you drowning in a sea of contradictory advice. Many times I measure 3 or four times and still seem to cut twice or more. But that’s why I like to think of[...] | 9/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2: Homesteading As An Investment Strategy | Ten things we’ve done since starting our homestead here a year ago. These are some portfolio investments that guarantee results: Composting: the average small family generates enough food scraps in a year to produce pure garden gold. Chickens: t[... | 9/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Stumbling Homestead Podcast: An Introduction | This is a short introduction podcast. It lays out the general approach of this podcast, and what to expect. It explains our move from the city to the country, why we chose to do this, and what we hope to achieve. It also touches on the pros and con[...] | 9/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 1: Bad Eggs and Control of Your Food Supply | As Rahm Emanuel once said, never let a good crisis go to waste. The recent outbreak of salmonella eggs has given new steam to the Food Safety Bill. Folks, this is a bad thing. Every time the government ratchets up a little tighter on food regulatio[...] | 9/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 40 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Just a good honest show
I love listening to this podcast, It is a great insite on moving to the country and starting a homestead. One of my favorite parts is how he talks about how his young kid interacts with the tasks and life on the little family farm.
I would advise anyone thinking of moving out to the sticks, and starting to transform your life to a more simple and stable life to check this out.
Keep up the good work on the show and enjoy life man, you are doing a mighty fine job for you and your family.
Took notes the whole time "n_n"
So glad I found you! Straight talk all the way. Like I said I took notes the whole time.
Wanna-be
I'm a wanna-be homesteader but live in the burbs. I enjoy listening and learning but mostly dreaming. Keep up the good work.
