We get questions all the time about how to find local community with a shared mindset around homesteading.  After asking the same question in her community, Samantha decided to make the first move and create the network she was looking for.  Not only has she grown a thriving local homesteading community in her area, she teaches people all across the country to do the same.  This episode will inspire you with a reminder about why camaraderie is so important and will equip you with the practical steps to build a network of your own.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Samantha started a movement in her county to connect homesteaders

• Why building strong in-person community is vital in our current day

• What is a farm crawl and why is it beneficial to a community?

• Overview of what kind of team it takes to create and run a local homesteading organization

• The personal growth that takes place as the leader of a community organization

• What does it take to start a homestead collective in your own community?

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

ABOUT SAMANTHA

Samantha is passionate about helping local homesteaders in her area tap into the tools and resources that they need in order to build stranger, more self-sufficient, and resilient communities that can’t be overrun by government regulations and restrictions. 

Samantha is committed to pointing families towards food freedom and creating opportunities to cultivate deeper connections through the work she does at Frederick County Homesteaders.

ABOUT FREDERICK COUNTY HOMESTEADERS

Frederick County Homesteaders proudly serves our homesteading and farming community by connecting farmer to farmer and farmer to consumer. Our mission is to revitalize agriculture within the Valley through community interdependence, education, and good clean fun!

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out the Frederick County Farm Crawl

CONNECT

Frederick County Homesteaders | Website | Instagram | Facebook

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

Preparedness is an important aspect of most homesteads, but it can be an overwhelming topic due to its multifaceted nature.  Many of us have some level of food storage for our families, but what about things like safety and emergency medical care?  Jake Drumm of Drumm Emergency Solutions has a passion for helping families prepare for a wide spectrum of crisis situations.  He has a special word for homesteaders today to get you started in preparing for both short and long term medical crisis situations.  

In this episode, we cover:

• Why emergency preparedness is important for homesteaders

• The most important supplies to have in your first aid kit on a homestead

• Moving beyond first responder skills and considering long-term emergencies

• Why and how to store information offline in case of internet outages

• Tackling one of the most common health crises: sepsis

• Addressing the issue of medical supplies and medications in dire times

• Using wisdom in learning from various experts

• Encouragement if you are feeling overwhelmed or fearful

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

ABOUT JAKE

Jake Drumm is a career paramedic with a passion for preparedness, homesteading, and education.  He has worked in all areas of emergency services medicine during his career.  The past 15 years have been spent in the delivery of emergency medicine education, spanning the spectrum from graduate medical education to U.S. Special Operations medicine.  He continues to practice medicine as a paramedic in rural East Tennessee, as well as working to actively spread his message of medical preparedness and austere lifesaving through Drumm Emergency Solutions, LLC, a family company.  Jake is also heavily involved in ongoing wilderness medicine, permaculture, and homesteading projects on several properties in East Tennessee.  

RESOURCES

Medical planning and preparedness:

Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs)

Medical Beginner's Resource List

Guerilla Medicine: An introduction to the concepts of austere medicine in asymmetric conflicts

Ditch Medicine: Advanced Field Procedures for Emergencies by Hugh Coffee

Where There Is No Doctor: A Village Health Care Handbook

Improvised Medicine: Providing Care in Extreme Environments, 2nd edition

Tourniquet Conversion A Recommended Approach in the Prolonged Field Care Setting

Preparing for Operations in a Resource-Depleted and/or Extended Evacuation Environment

10 Essential PFC Capabilities

Skills for non-medical team members

CONNECT

Jake Drumm of Drumm Emergency Solutions | Website | YouTube | Facebook | X | Pinterest

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

As homesteaders, we know the importance of preparing our homes and families physically for an uncertain future.  In this conversation with Pastor Mike, we dive into the importance of spiritually preparing for the days ahead too.  Pastor Mike shares how preparation is rooted in scripture, how occult activity is more dangerous than we may realize, how we can impact our communities, and more.  This conversation with Pastor Mike covered a lot of ground, and we know it will be an encouragement to you.

In this episode, we cover:

• Mike’s intense journey from atheism to Christianity

• What led Mike and his family to move to New York City to preach the gospel

• Why Christians should prepare for dark days ahead

• Biblical examples of God preparing his people for future hardship

• Options for homestead-minded families in big cities

• Finding security in God’s will more than in our preparedness

• What it looks like to grow an online platform that produces income and makes an impact

• Miraculous stories of deliverance from demons and witchcraft

• How we often underestimate the danger of the occult

• A season of vindication and validation is coming

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

ABOUT MIKE

Mike Signorelli wears many hats - content creator, pastor, YouTuber, author, philanthropist, and speaker. He is a dynamic and inspiring individual who has touched millions of people worldwide through his online content. His humble beginnings growing up in the projects of Hammond, Indiana, led him to pursue higher education and eventually to answer the call to preach and lead.

Aside from his work as a content creator, pastor, author, and philanthropist, Mike is also a sought-after speaker who travels the world speaking at church gatherings, large conferences, tent revivals, and festivals.

Mike's unique blend of talents and passions makes him a truly remarkable individual. His ability to inspire and connect with people from all walks of life is a testament to his unwavering commitment to communicating the message of Jesus on every platform he has, both online and in person.

Mike and Julie have two daughters, Everly Faith and Bella Joy. They currently reside in New York City.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Breakers Creator Academy

Video: 10 Items to Remove Right Now

Video: Why God Removes People

Video: Ex-Witches Expose Demonic Agendas

⁠Inherit Your Freedom: Break Generational Curses and Reclaim the Future God Has for You⁠ by Mike Signorelli

CONNECT

Mike Signorelli | Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook
Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

You are sure to learn some things you didn’t already know about feeding your livestock!  Nancy of Kalmbach Feeds is not only a poultry nutrition professional, she is a chicken keeper herself who finds great enjoyment in caring for her own flock.  In this conversation, we dive into the nitty gritty of feeding birds on your homestead: the difference between different types of poultry feed, how ingredients are sourced, and more.  Tune in to learn more about what makes Kalmbach Feeds unique and why they may be a great fit for your farm.

In this episode, we cover:

• What considerations go into formulating animal feed

• Figuring out what your particular livestock need in their feed

• From where are the ingredients in animal feed sourced?

• Navigating supply chain issues

• All about what makes Kalmbach’s unique layer feed so special

• Do different breeds of chickens need different feed?

• The nutritional differences between layer, broiler, and game bird feeds

• Where to buy Kalmbach Feeds

• A final word of encouragement from a poultry nutritionist

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

ABOUT NANCY

Nancy Buchanan Jefferson is part of the nutrition and technical services team at Kalmbach Feeds. She received her PhD from West Virginia University in 2008, then worked in the feed industry for five years before joining Kalmbach Feeds in May of 2013. She currently lives on a farm in Gallia County, Ohio with her husband John and enjoys working with her animals and spending time with her family.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Henhouse Reserve feed

Find a Kalmbach Feeds dealer near you

CONNECT

Kalmbach Feeds | Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

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I’m so glad to have Stacy Lyn Harris joining me again on the podcast for an honest conversation about what it’s like to run successful businesses while in the trenches of motherhood.  What does it look like to bring our children along with us in our work?  How do we manage to stay productive while meeting the needs of small children?  How have our businesses changed throughout different seasons of our families?  For any parent who is committed to giving your family your best and building a business you are proud of, may this vulnerable conversation be an encouragement to you.

In this episode, we cover:

• What it was like to start a business as a homeschooling mother of seven

• How to get your children involved in working together on your dreams

• Creating a culture in your home that motivates your children to help with the work

• Reevaluating your strategy as an entrepreneur through shifting seasons of motherhood

• Two important strategies for entrepreneurs to be more productive

• Knowing when and how to bring on extra help in your business

• Why it is so valuable to remember that your spouse is your first business partner

• Letting go of our schedules and expectations in order to embrace what life brings

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsor!

Premier 1 Supplies is your one-stop shop for all things homesteading!  Visit Premier1Supplies.com to browse their catalog.

ABOUT STACY LYN

Southern lifestyle guru, television host, celebrity chef, best-selling author and speaker Stacy Lyn Harris wants her readers to pull up a chair, hear some funny and poignant stories, and incorporate her unfussy, delicious recipes into their special occasions and daily life. After all, like the title of her new cookbook states, food is the "Love Language of the South."

"I don't go to my home and kitchen expecting perfection," Harris writes in "Love Language of the South." "It's simply the place I go to return to what matters most: my family, my faith, and spending my days at home in the South. Time I spend cooking is time spent loving. And that's why I call it my love language."

In addition to being a best-selling author of three books and host of "The Sporting Chef" on The Outdoor Channel, Harris is also the founder of the popular Stacy Lyn Harris blog. The Alabama native and mother of seven has grown a following with her simple approach to sourcing and preparing meals – often including wild game and ingredients from her garden.

With multiple cookbooks and cooking shows celebrating Southern charm, lifestyle and seasonal, fresh protein, Harris is just getting started bucking the ordinary. She's showing the world that Southern culture is more than bless your hearts with a side of sweet tea. It's also a family Sunday dinner of crispy fried chicken with a side of caramel cake so simple that even her newlywed self could execute it to perfection.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out Stacy Lyn’s cookbooks

CONNECT

Stacy Lyn Harris | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

Having conversations about uncertain times ahead can often leave us feeling fearful or full of despair, but this conversation with Farmer John is one filled with hope.  He shares the truth about the history of farming, where things are now, and what we may see in the future, all while offering us encouragement about what is possible.  No matter where you are in your journey of growing your own food, let this episode inspire you to keep fighting the good fight.

In this episode, we cover:

• What led John from his law practice into the homesteading life

• The importance of food security and farm freedom

• A brief history of industrialized food and the threat to farming

• The deeper problem with synthetic meat and why we should not feel threatened

• What you can do to embrace hope in the face of uncertain times

• How the Bible informs our worldview around food and farming

• The importance of using your experience to influence your community

• A final note on the grave importance and great hope in growing your own food

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsor!

McMurray Hatchery offers a wide selection of poultry breeds and supplies to assist you with raising your flock. Find what you need at McMurrayHatchery.com!

ABOUT JOHN

John is an attorney, pastor, teacher, Vermont farmer, and author. John’s 2023 book titled “Small Farm Republic” advocates for a return to small scale, local food production as an antidote to the industrial agriculture that is corrupting God’ Creation. John and his wife Jackie homestead in Vermont, where they raise grass fed beef and lamb.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Small Farm Republic by John Klar

CONNECT

John Klar | Website | Substack | YouTube | Facebook

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

As homesteaders, we understand the importance of sourcing our food well and cooking from scratch.  When it comes to baking, making the switch to freshly-milled whole grains in your home can take your family’s nourishment to the next level.  If you’ve ever had questions about milling grains at home – how whole grain flour differs from white flour, how to store grains, what kind of mill you need – this episode is for you!  Gary of NutriMill is sharing his expertise in grains, mills, mixers, health benefits, and more.  Join us for this incredibly practical and educational conversation.

In this episode, we cover:

• How NutriMill became the largest seller of grain mills in the world

• The differences between NutriMill’s high volume mill and their more versatile mill

• How baking with freshly-milled whole grains differs from all-purpose flour

• Exploring the nutritional benefits of whole grains

• How learning to mill whole grains helps you prepare for the future

• Tips on preparing wheat for long-term storage

• How consuming whole grains can increase your overall health and help you lose weight

• A word of hope for the future of our nation

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsor!

McMurray Hatchery offers a wide selection of poultry breeds and supplies to assist you with raising your flock. Find what you need at McMurrayHatchery.com!

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out the products Gary mentioned on the NutriMill website

CONNECT

NutriMill | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | YouTube | TikTok | Threads
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We talk a lot on this podcast about raising our own food, but today we are chatting all about preparing and serving the food we have worked so hard to produce!  Stacy Lyn Harris is the perfect person to join us for this conversation because she has been using produce from her garden and meat from her husband’s hunting trips to prepare delicious meals for her large southern family for decades.  We are not only diving into the practicals of creating amazing meals, but we are also digging into the heart of hospitality.  Feeding good food to our families and friends is a beautiful way to put our love into action!

In this episode, we cover:

• Diving into the heart behind Stacy’s cookbooks

• What is hospitality and why does it matter?

• A look at hospitality when you are in the trenches of early motherhood

• Practicing hospitality in your marriage and family

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsor!

Premier 1 Supplies is your one-stop shop for all things homesteading!  Visit Premier1Supplies.com to browse their catalog.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out Stacy Lyn’s cookbooks

CONNECT

Stacy Lyn Harris | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

You are going to love hearing the Fuhrmanns inspiring homestead story in this episode!  They share about the health scare that led them to the homesteading life, how their homestead has become a blessing to their community, what it’s like to raise and homeschool nine children, and what has led their children to stay involved in the family business as they have become adults.  The Fuhrmann family’s hearts for the Lord, for true health, for their family, and for community will encourage you to cast an intentional vision for your own family and homestead.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Jack and Kim’s homesteading story began with time spent overseas

• The evolution of the Fuhrmanns’ family homestead into a ministry hub in their community

• The unique beauty of raising kids on a homestead

• How a family health crisis led Jack and Kim to pursue natural healing through food

• The practicals of managing a large homeschooling family on a homestead

• Overcoming academic challenges and watching our children flourish into adulthood

• How establishing a strong vision turns your homestead into a haven for family and community

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsor!

McMurray Hatchery offers a wide selection of poultry breeds and supplies to assist you with raising your flock. Find what you need at McMurrayHatchery.com!

ABOUT JACK & KIM

After serving as overseas missionaries in Chad, Africa God toughened Jack and Kim up in preparation for a calling to homesteading life.  They have owned and operated Our Father's Farm in Gretna, VA providing southside VA with grass-fed, A2A2 dairy products through herd shares, pastured poultry, and grass-fed beef, as well as training in natural health.  The farm has grown with the family and is more diverse every year.  The Fuhrmanns are passionate about God, His Word, the family, and others.  They love to encourage, educate and support others on their journey to whole health wellness.  They are committed to raising the most nutrient-dense foods possible while stewarding as a family their land for God's glory.  They love teaching others why this choice is worth the effort and sacrifice. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

HOA podcast episode with Joshua Fuhrmann

Journey Back to Health by Kim Fuhrmann

CONNECT

Jack & Kim Fuhrmann of Our Father’s Farm | Website
Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

On a recent episode of the podcast, we talked about how the homesteading lifestyle is a call back to home-centered living: homesteading, homemaking, home cooking, home business, homeschooling, etc.  Today’s conversation ventures off from farm and homestead topics and dives into an equally important aspect of homestead life: raising our kids. This chat with Durenda, author and homeschooling mother of eight children (five sons), takes us through the importance of raising our boys into strong men who will lead homes and communities.  When the world teaches us to devalue the role of men in our homes and in society, we hope this episode encourages you to drown out the noise and embrace who your sons are made to be.

In this episode, we cover:

• Recognizing and supporting the God-given nature of boys

• Taking a counter-cultural stance in raising our boys to be strong men

• The value of seeking a father’s input in raising sons

• Two different approaches to discipline

• Why it is so important to take a step back and pause before disciplining

• How even our imperfect efforts make a profound impact

• Tailoring your homeschooling approach to your son’s learning style

• Embracing the challenges and rewards of the teen years

• Considerations for parenting a son with special needs

• An exhortation to steward our boys into strong, godly men

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsor!

Premier 1 Supplies is your one-stop shop for all things homesteading!  Visit Premier1Supplies.com to browse their catalog.

ABOUT DURENDA

Durenda Wilson has been married to Darryl for thirty-four years. They have eight kids and ten grandkids and have been homeschooling for thirty years. She is a trusted voice and resource at homeschool conventions and on The Durenda Wilson Podcast.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Raising Boys to Men: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Raising and Homeschooling Boys by Durenda Wilson

CONNECT

Durenda Wilson | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

I hear from many homesteading families who have the dream of sustaining their families by making an income right from their homesteads.  This is the American dream, right?  In today’s episode, Emilie is sharing with us the story of how she and her family did just that.  What began as a quest to overcome health issues in her own family became a thriving skincare business that helps families all across the globe.  Join us for this inspiring conversation all about entrepreneurship, homesteading, skincare, health, and more!

In this episode, we cover:

• What inspired Emilie to create skincare products that are actually beneficial to the skin

• How the homesteading lifestyle led Emilie to start her business

• A few key factors in the success of Toups and Co

• Day in the life of a homesteading, homeschooling, business owning wife and mother

• How a business owner’s role changes as the business grows

• What it looked like for Emilie’s husband to leave his full-time job to work for the family business

• How to organically market your business when you don’t have a marketing budget

• Making decisions about selling online, opening a storefront, expanding your space

• How Emilie maintains the quality of her products by carefully sourcing ingredients

• Why it matters what we put on our skin and the importance of educating those around us

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsor!

McMurray Hatchery offers a wide selection of poultry breeds and supplies to assist you with raising your flock. Find what you need at McMurrayHatchery.com!

ABOUT EMILIE

Emilie Toups is the founder of Toups and Co Organics, a company dedicated to clean and natural skin care and makeup. She began Toups and Co right in her own kitchen with a passion for products with recognizable ingredients. Emilie also has a passion for teaching holistic skin care practices and other women how to be entrepreneurs and own their own businesses. 

Emilie lives on a small farm in south Alabama with her husband and five children. She enjoys gardening, cooking nourishing food and baking sourdough bread. 

CONNECT

Emilie Toups of Toups and Co Organics | Website | Instagram | Instagram | Facebook

Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest