127. Starting a Farm When You Didn’t Grow Up on One | Jess Sowards of Roots and Refuge Farm

<p>Many people think that beginning a farm or homestead requires you to have previous farming experience, but this isn’t necessarily true.  Even if you have never set foot on a farm yourself, it is possible to begin living the homesteading lifestyle.  In this episode, Jess shares how her lifelong dream of owning a farm became a reality, one step at a time.  We also delve into the topic of making money on a homestead.  Whether you have a goal of replacing your full-time income or of simply allowing your homestead to pay for itself, Jess has some really interesting entrepreneurial ideas!</p> <p>In this episode, we cover:</p> <ul> <li>Starting to live a homesteading lifestyle even without acreage</li> <li>Nurturing a healthy food culture in your home</li> <li>The connection between food and homesteading</li> <li>Exciting upcoming developments for Roots & Refuge Farm</li> <li>How a homestead can pay for itself</li> </ul> <p><strong>Thank you to our sponsor!  </strong>Toups and Co Organics uses nourishing, organic ingredients to create simple and safe skincare products.  Toups and Co is offering my listeners 10% off any one purchase with the code FARMHOUSE.  Visit <a href="https://toupsandco.com/"><u>ToupsandCo.com</u></a> to order today.</p> <p>Check out some of my current favorite products: <a href="https://toupsandco.com/products/seabuckthorn-cleansing-oil?_pos=1&_sid=1312874e3&_ss=r&variant=39590451151015"><u>seabuckthorn cleansing oil</u></a>, <a href="https://toupsandco.com/products/tallow-frankincense-face-balm?_pos=1&_sid=9284c1491&_ss=r&variant=5023938281502"><u>frankincense face balm</u></a>, <a href="https://toupsandco.com/products/activated-charcoal-face-bar?_pos=1&_sid=09e4163d2&_ss=r&variant=13651652214874"><u>activated charcoal face bar</u></a></p> <p><strong>RESOURCES</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1q6fcgwjgY"><u>Making Money on a Homestead | How a Hobby Farm Can Help Pay for Itself</u></a></p> <p><strong>CONNECT</strong></p> <p>Jess Sowards of Roots and Refuge Farm | <a href="https://rootsandrefuge.com/"><u>Website</u></a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/rootsandrefugefarm"><u>YouTube</u></a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roots_and_refuge/"><u>Instagram</u></a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rootsandrefugefarm/"><u>Facebook</u></a></p> <p>Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | <a href="https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/">Blog</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/FarmhouseonBoone">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/farmhouseonboone/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@farmhouseonboone"><u>TikTok</u></a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/farmhouseonboone/"><u>Facebook</u></a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/farmhouseonboone/_created/"><u>Pinterest</u></a></p> <p>Join us in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/748012922264552"><u>Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community</u></a>!</p> <p><strong>GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/1GbY57dN--k"><u>Watch this episode on YouTube</u></a>.</p> <p>View full show notes and transcript on the blog.</p>

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