Category Archives: Podcasts

Episode 29: Off Grid Living With Cam Mather

Posted on March 26, 2011 by admin

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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 … Continue reading →

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Episode 28: Anna Hess of The Walden Effect

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

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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 … Continue reading →

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Episode 27: Music Instead of TV

Posted on March 12, 2011 by admin

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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 … Continue reading →

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Episode 26: Choosing Land for a Homestead

Posted on March 5, 2011 by admin

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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 Drainage Existing Buildings Slope … Continue reading →

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Episode 25: Homestead Home Design

Posted on February 26, 2011 by admin

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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 the main consideration … Continue reading →

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Episode 24: Creating a Local Economy

Posted on February 18, 2011 by admin

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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 … Continue reading →

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Episode 23: Free range versus confined chickens

Posted on February 12, 2011 by admin

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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 References: Free Range = Sustainable Right? … Continue reading →

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Episode 21: Nutrient Dense Food Storage

Posted on January 29, 2011 by admin

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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 … Continue reading →

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Episode 20: Homeschoolers Interviewed

Posted on January 22, 2011 by admin

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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 curriculum, socialization, and student motivation. Also referenced: The … Continue reading →

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Episode 19: Holistic Child Care with Dr. Randall Neustaedter

Posted on January 15, 2011 by admin

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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 practiced homeopathy and oriental medicine for … Continue reading →

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