American FarmSteadHers~ Your Homesteading & Gardening Podcast

What are you thinking attempting this homesteading lifestyle? That's not you! You're a 9-5 rat race, corporate system junkie from suburbia. Have you heard those negative comments as you switch to a slower, more intentional, ag-centric lifestyle at home? You're not alone. Don't let the negative talk get in your way. You CAN do it, and we're here to help. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

We always say "just do something," and with that thought, ANYONE CAN HOMESTEAD. If we can figure it out, so can you. You don't need a farming background to grow a little food of your own. Get out there and do it! americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

Here's a reintroduction into who we are as homesteaders! Our backgrounds, our current small farms, and why we think you can grow food too! americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

Before we take a little break from the podcast during the Christmas and New Year season, we have a couple of exciting things we'd like to share with you. You can still find us over on the blog americanfarmsteadhers.com during the holiday. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

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Join the discussion with Jenny and Donna on a couple of agricultural current events right now. USDA cold hardiness zones have changed, so what does that mean for you? AND Did she just say "broken food system?" americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

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That's a wrap on the Summer garden around here, which only means we're in our favorite planting season of the Winter garden. What's going in, how to fertilize, cleaning out, prepping, ground cover, plant varieties... learn more at https://americanfarmsteadhers.com/ americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

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Fall is here and Winter is coming! What are we planting? What are we sowing? How are we doing it? Listen in to a practical garden chat for tips and tricks to growing all the food. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

This week, Jenny and Donna go through some of what they're dealing with in training their milk cows on their small farms. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

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This week, we're finishing that list of the top 40 skills that will help you up your game on your homestead. No matter where you are on your journey in this homestead life, there's something here that you can learn. Plus, we give a few of our own additional skills to think about. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

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Listen in to this week's episode of the podcast, and hear all about what the gals learned on their own homesteads this week. Bull drama, a sick dairy cow, garden readiness and more are all part of this week's discussion on The American FarmsteadHers Podcast. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

We're speaking with Sharlynn with Square Roots Microgreens this week! She gives us the details on what microgreens are, why we need them in our lives, and how to get started. This is an amazing way for the American FarmsteadHer to work alongside her husband to create additional income. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

Jenny and Donna discuss their preparedness plans ahead of Hurricane Idalia. At the time of recording, the storm was about 48 hours out from affecting both homesteads, but the storm shifted west, sparing them of the worst. You should know that both farms and families are just fine. This episode is full of tips to help you prepare for a storm too. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

This week, we're talking new cows, birthing calves, shopping rams, killing grass, heat stress, starting seeds, and more, we're focusing our time, energy and hearts on home! americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

Do you have self doubt in your homestead journey? Has someone told you that homesteading is too ____ for you? Fear not. We're here to encourage you to try it anyway. We're also speaking to those of you seasoned homesteaders who have the ability to serve the newbies on today's episode of Homestead Encouragement. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

This week, Jenny and Donna catch up on how they're handling the heat of the summer on the homestead in Florida. With heat indexes hitting over 110 daily, there's isn't much outside work getting done. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

What's the next right thing that you can do to grow your homestead? Join this week's chat as we help you figure out what you can do to expand what you're growing at home. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

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Here's how we'd start a small backyard, homestead garden now. We're giving you practical tips on how to decide what kind of garden might work for you, location, soil, mulch, and more. Enjoy listening to us chat about our very favorite part of the homestead! americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

This week, we're discussing the transition period between garden seasons here in Florida. It's much too hot for some of our favorite growing, so its out with the old. But we're not quite ready to bring in the new. We're flipping garden beds as we dream for growing in cooler temps. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

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Bridge Acres Farm: https://www.bridgeacresfarm.com/?fbclid=IwAR1v5B_CB2XmzM_sYEqAk5yrPEaa0DEdg5-5iTKbGpj3CpwR3ISe21_3n2wSuccessful Goating Charts are in this Facebook group (you have to join to view or save): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1084839991610657/American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control : https://www.wormx.info/ americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.comAmerican Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

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We chose this! Remember how badly you wanted it? Hang on to that feeling because you're going to come up against seasons that you want to pass quickly. But they don't. Choosing to Homestead means choosing to live further from town, it means flies and manure, and it means ridiculously busy seasons so your hard work doesn't go wasted. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

Join our conversation with The Compost Fairry, Crystal, as we learn how to make fast, easy compost. Go follow her on Instagram, Tik Tok, and You Tube for some real entertaining education! americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

We're stepping onto our soap box for just a minute, yall! We have some examples of what to expect when you gather real food from you homesteads for the first time. Real food is quiet different from factory farmed meats and veggies. We're talking raw milk, unwashed eggs, and even worms in your berries...What to expect and how to handle it so that you can reconnect with your food source. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

This week has been quite eventful on both of our homesteads with highs and lows. Listen in to the shenanigans caused by bulls, sheep, and even husbands this week on the podcast. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

You've heard how we keep chickens as livestock, for the sole purpose of growing food. But we've heard there's a flip side to chicken-keeping. Listen in to the conversation with Nikki Husted and hear all about the basic needs, bonding, and fun that raising chickens can be for your small homestead. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.comAmerican Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

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Listen in as we chat all about what is going in the spring and summer garden. From what varieties we are planting to succession sowing plans! americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

Learning how to make compost sounds scary to many homesteaders. Afterall, it is another skill that we seem to have lost over the last few generations. It doesn't have to be hard. We're here to tell you how to quickly finish compost for your home garden. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

How can you better keep up with all that has to be accomplished on your homestead? This week, we're sharing how doing the next right thing can help you stay ahead of the game on your homestead. From putting in place efficient systems to taking a rest on the porch, we hope you find some encouraging ways to keep going. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

These are our essential garden tools, pest control options, fertilizers, and tips for the Spring Garden. We touch on companion planting, seed starting, garden bed preparation, and some of the things we do to garden more efficiently. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

We're catching up on an early calving, milking, escape pigs, butchering, and sick lambs. Phew! Farm life leaves us with full plates, but its always good. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

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We catching up on all the Spring farm stuff this week, from starting seeds to tanning hides, listen to all the fun we're currently having on our farms. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

Meet American Farmsteadher, Sarah, who shares her story of homesteading on a small scale in an urban neighborhood. She explains how she's making her homestead work with what she has, and where she's at, using renewable resources. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

Welcome Emily from Bridge Acres Farm to the podcast this week! Emily is a sought after dairy goat breeder local to us. She gives us many thoughts for the homesteader considering adding goats to her homestead. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

Join us today as we talk about all the things you can do now to prepare for a successful spring and summer garden. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

What does the farmher do when there's a livestock emergency on the farm? She should be able to reach into her organized box of meds and supplies to efficiently treat the animal. However, that's not always the case because you don't know what you don't know. Experience wins in these situations, but if you haven't come across every situation that can possibly happen, you don't know how to be prepared. Find a good vet and a good mentor for each part of your farm. A cow mentor, a sheep mentor, a chicken mentor, and so on. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

Jenny asks the questions as someone interested in a future dairy cow, and Donna answers with her experience. We go over the very basics of looking for and keeping a family dairy cow on the homestead. americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube

We're talking all about our 2023 Farm plans, from gardens to calves and lambs, and everything in between. Cheers to fun on the farm in the New Year! americanfarmsteadhers.com americanfarmsteadconvention.com American Farmsteadhers Podcast on You Tube