A Tiny Homestead

Today I'm talking with Jeff Poppen at the Barefoot Farmer about his family legacy of homesteading and his thoughts regarding organic certification versus organic practices. You can follow him on Facebook, and also watch for his book release at Chelsea Green Publishing.

Today I'm talking with Elizabeth Ries. Some of you may know her from Twin Cities Live, but did you also know she loves to garden, and keeps chickens, and cooks?! You can follow her on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Laura at Evergreen&Ink about small business and marketing, especially the KISS formula (Keep It Simple Stupid) if you're just beginning to build and grow your business. You can also follow her on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Kimberly at Frosted Cakery. You can follow her on Facebook as well.

Today I'm talking with Crystal at Half Pint Coffee Co.

Today I'm talking with Jim Melvin. He's a talented author, but he's also a steward of the land. He and his wife are working toward their property becoming a seed repository for plants native to their area of South Carolina. You can also follow Jim on Facebook. If you'd like to purchase either of his two young adult books, click on the titles, Do You Believe in Magic and Do You Believe in Monsters. Full disclosure, I'll receive a small commission from your purchase.

Today I'm talking with Jazmyn at Bake Me Happy. You can also follow on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Hayden at Home Grown Collective. You can also follow on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Christine at Gingersnap Vegan Bakery. You can also follow on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Shawna at 7 Anubis Farms LLC about her homestead where she raises Berkshire pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, and guinea hens. You can also follow them on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Sophia Eng at Sprinkle With Soil about homesteading, family food traditions, her cookbook, and how homesteading can stress relationships. If you'd like to purchase her cookbook, click on the book title, The Nourishing Asian Kitchen: Nutrient-Dense Recipes for Health and Healing. Full disclosure, I'll receive a small commission from your purchase.

Today I'm talking with Rachel at Minnesota Grown, about what they are, how they help, and what they offer to Minnesota growers (and bakers, and makers).

Today I'm talking with Sadie Willis at the FairShare CSA Coalition. You can also follow on Facebook. "We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Madison, Wisconsin and serving the Midwest region. Our mission is to support and connect farmers and eaters through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). We envision a future where CSA is the backbone of a strong local food system and where all families have access to locally-produced, organic food from small-scale farms.​​"

Today I'm talking with Dalia Monterroso at Welcome To Chickenlandia about the humble chicken - how she fell in love with them, began raising them, and then wrote a book about how to get started with your own flock. You can also follow her on Facebook. If you'd like to purchase her book, click on the book title, Let's All Keep Chickens!: The Down-to-Earth Guide, with Natural Practices for Healthier Birds and a Happier World. Full disclosure, I'll receive a small commission from your purchase.

Today I'm talking with Christina at Dutch Oven Paws. - Pet treats - Dog bandanas - Catnip toys - Desserts for hoomans - Lots of dog talk

Today I'm talking with Shane at Hendricks Home Goods. You can also follow him on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Anna at Wildflower Farm. You can also follow her on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Craig at C bar G Ranch about popcorn. You can follow him on Facebook for more information.

Today I'm talking with Crystal at The Rare Daisy about freeze dried candy, and cocktail and mocktail syrups, but really the ups and downs of starting running a small business. You can also follow on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Kalvin at Fiddlehead Knob about mushrooms. You can follow him on Facebook as well. IMPORTANT!! Never eat a mushroom that hasn't been identified as safe by an expert!

Today I'm talking all things honey and honey bees with Karma at Good Karma Honey & Apothecary LLC.

Today I'm talking with Matt at Sergeant Shortbread about his shortbread cookie business and the Cottage Food Producer Directory he is working on! You can also follow him on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Chris at Happy Jack Homestead about homesteading on a .12 acre lot.

Today I'm talking with Katie at Fredin Acres about Nigerian goats, and her experience with being a 4-H mentor to kids. You can follow her on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Rick at Homegrown Gardens about successes, and where we don't always succeed, there's always room for learning and trying again.

Today I'm talking with Cheryl at Autumn Acres Farm about pumpkins, and sunflowers, and corn, and the Autumn experience at their farm. You can also find them on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Amber Skramstad at Skramtastic Treats about baked goods, cottage food producers, and the magic ingredient! You can also follow her on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Brandon at Triple Silo Meats about their organic meats and their homestead.

Today I'm talking with Aumori at Matter's Farm To Table about maple syrup. You can also follow them on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Beka at JRK Narratives about how she became a childrens' book author and illustrator.

Today I'm talking with Kelsey at Misty Mountain Homestead.

Today I'm talking with Abby about her nomadic path to homesteading and her journey to becoming a certified herbalist. Disclaimer and Warning - Before trying anything suggested in this podcast, do your own research. And never ingest anything new or not positively identified as safe (such as mushrooms) without consulting an expert, or talking with your doctor.

Today I'm talking with Cati at Freedom Reign Farm about how to use goat milk when your does are abundant producers.

Today I'm talking with Alison at Tallow Springs about beef tallow and its uses. If you'd like to try her products, you can find them on Etsy.

Today I'm talking with Michelle about her business promoting small businesses at Meet the Minnesota Makers. You can also follow on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Seth at Rush River Flower Farm.

Today I'm talking with Jill at Heimsoth Farm about food forests and her appearance on the show Farm Dreams (episode 6). For more information, visit Heimsoth Farm on Facebook.

Today I'm talking with Jean at My Minnesota Farmer CSA about growing produce, kids, puppies, and kittens. And, oh yeah, their CSA! For more information, you can find them on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mymnfarmer

Today I'm talking with Katelyn about her cottage food business, Dontcha Dough. You can find her on Facebook as well at https://www.facebook.com/dontchadough

Today I'm chatting with Kelly at The Fiddlin' Farmer about her adventures in breeding Valais Sheep. For more information, visit The Fiddlin' Farmstead on Facebook or the website The Fiddlin' Farmstead

I'm talking today with Naomi of Gnomestead Farms LLC, where she is developing a brand new breed of rabbit called a Gnomish Giant. For more information you can visit Gnomestead Farms LLC on Facebook or the website Gnomestead Farms LLC

Today, I'm talking with Kate at Valhalla Ridge Farm. Listen and learn about her why and how regarding homesteading. Also, pick up a few tips about growing and foraging herbs to use for helping what ails you. Find more at Valhalla Ridge Farm on Facebook or at www.valhallaridgefarm.com