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The Homestead EducationHow to Build Executive Functioning on the HomesteadIn this episode, I share an update on Ranger, our Great Pyrenees livestock guardian who is still missing, and how our family is moving forward while holding onto hope. I also talk about our plan to bring home a new working male dog, what we’re looking for in a ranch-ready name, and how we’re navigating the emotions of change while keeping the homestead running.
Then I dive into my annual New Year reflection, including my word-of-the-year approach (reemerge, redefine, and bringing it home), what’s shifting in our family and business, and why executive functioning matter...
2025-12-3138 minThe Homestead EducationWhat People Need to Know About Raising Working DogsIn this episode, I’m talking about working dogs—and what happens when one goes missing. After a brief life update, I share the story of our livestock guardian dog, Ranger, and the events leading up to his disappearance. From late-night disturbances to injuries on multiple dogs, this episode explores the reality of relying on a guardian dog to protect a farm and the emotional weight of not knowing what happened.
I also address common misconceptions about working dogs, especially livestock guardian breeds like Great Pyrenees—how they’re raised, why they live differently than house pets, and why...
2025-12-1858 minThe Homestead EducationHow to Prep Without the Tinfoil Hat: Practical Emergency Readiness with Lindy BryantIn this episode, Kody sits down with Lindy Bryant of Northwoods of Idaho—Air Force veteran, disaster response specialist, and creator of the Grab and Go Binder and Survival in a Bottle kits.
They break down real-life preparedness for normal people: families, single parents, seniors, urban dwellers, and rural homesteaders who want to be ready for power outages, job loss, medical emergencies, and everyday “mini disasters” long before a comet hits the earth.
From emergency binders and car kits to bartering, community support, and skill-based prepping, this conversation will help you rethink preparedness as a practi...
2025-12-0951 minThe Homestead EducationHow to Sell Farm-Raised Meat Online (and Actually Make a Profit)In this episode, Kody chats with Katie Olthoff, co-founder of Chop Local and Chop Local University, about helping farmers sell meat directly to consumers in today’s market. Katie shares how she transitioned from teaching elementary school in rural Iowa to building an online farmers' market that connects producers with buyers nationwide. Together, they unpack the difference between custom-exempt and retail meat sales, how inspection laws affect shipping, and why clear pricing and education are key to building trust with customers. Katie also shares insights on simplifying online sales, using email marketing instead of relying on social media, and cr...
2025-11-111h 04The Homestead EducationAre Americans Losing Food Freedom? How to Reclaim Control from the SystemIn this episode, Kody tackles one of the most complex and often misunderstood topics in America: the food stamp system and its impact on personal responsibility, nutrition, and self-sufficiency. She traces its origins from FDR’s 1939 program to today’s SNAP, uncovering how a system designed to feed the hungry gradually created a culture of dependency. Drawing from her own experience as a single mother who once relied on food assistance, Kody offers a compassionate yet challenging perspective on how modern policies, education gaps, and processed food industries have eroded our connection to real food and the skills to prov...
2025-11-051h 03The Homestead EducationFrom Farm to Neighbor: Strengthening Local Food Systems with SteaderIn this episode, Kody sits down with Greg and Kristen Leininger, founders of Steader, to share how their own homesteading challenges sparked the idea for a faith-led, community-driven app built to reconnect local food systems. They open up about turning that vision into a working platform that helps neighbors buy, sell, and trade. From their family’s journey toward a simpler, purpose-filled life to their mission of helping others live closer to God’s design for food, land, and fellowship, Greg and Kristen show how technology can actually bring homesteaders back together—one trade, seed, or story at a time.
2025-10-2851 minThe Homestead EducationWhen Family Stories Become A Mission: The Making Of The Homestead Kids With Brian CombsIn this episode, Kody sits down with author Brian Combs of The Homestead Kids to share how a dad’s bedtime stories, written to help his newly adopted daughters navigate a big move, grew into a faith-led adventure series that’s turning reluctant readers into eager book finishers. Brian opens up about weaving Scripture naturally into wholesome homestead tales, why he designed the books with full-color chapter illustrations, 14-point type, and a dyslexia-friendly edition, and the reader feedback that keeps him writing.
Episode Links
Website: https://thehomesteadkidsbooks.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prof...
2025-10-2133 minThe Homestead EducationThe Truth About Tallow: Real Benefits of Grass-Fed Skincare with Jennifer WheelerIn this episode, Kody sits down with Jennifer Wheeler, co-founder of Grass Fed Skin, to share the inspiring story of how she and her husband, Eric, followed God’s calling to leave their established healthcare careers and build a family-run, faith-led skincare business. Jennifer opens up about the moment she felt led to start something new, the early days of crafting tallow balm at home, and how their simple, natural product has transformed lives by helping people heal their skin and reduce toxins in their homes.
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2025-10-1459 minThe Homestead EducationHow to Build Community in Rural Life: Real Connections for Modern HomesteadersIn this episode, Kody Hanner opens up about one of the most important (and overlooked) parts of homesteading life — building real, lasting community in rural areas. From her own experiences moving before COVID to discovering how neighbors rallied in times of crisis, Kody dives deep into the why and how behind connection, support, and mental wellness on the homestead.
Whether you’re new to country life, raising your kids off-grid, or transitioning from city living, this episode offers inspiration and tangible ways to find your people — in person, not just online.
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2025-10-0733 minThe Homestead EducationFrom Field to Front Door: How Agriculture Touches Every LifeIn this episode, Kody shares what’s been happening on her homestead and in her business — from breeding season and beef prices to the big leap into running a full in-house print shop. She opens up about the real-life challenges and triumphs of raising livestock, growing a business, and raising a family — all while staying rooted in her mission to reshape agricultural education for the next generation.
Kody also reflects on why “Agriculture Is Everywhere” — how it impacts every aspect of our daily lives, why kids need hands-on life skills now more than ever, and her growing vision to br...
2025-09-3044 minThe Homestead EducationDestroyed by Design with Cheryl Daley from The Homeschool How To PodcastIn this episode, I’m joined by Cheryl Daley—homeschooling mom, speaker, author and host of The Homeschool How To Podcast. Cheryl is passionate about helping parents recognize how culture and education are shaping their children, often by design, and equipping families to stand firm in their faith.
With years of homeschooling experience and a heart for encouraging other parents, Cheryl shares how families can guard their children’s hearts and minds, strengthen their faith foundation, and raise resilient kids in today’s world. We explore how cultural influences affect the next generation, why intentional parenting matters, and prac...
2025-08-1949 minThe Homestead EducationMaking Faith Tangible: Family Discipleship That Works in Real Life with Katie J TrentIn this episode, I’m joined by Katie J Trent—bestselling author of Dishing Up Devotions, Recipes for a Sweet Child, and A Merry and Bright Adventure, and founder of the Family Faith-Building Academy & Community. Katie’s mission is simple yet powerful: make discipleship easier—and deliciously fun—for busy homeschooling families.
With over 15 years of experience in counseling, ministry, and church planting, Katie shares how hands-on family discipleship can weave biblical character traits into everyday life. We explore how to define your family’s faith background, set intentional goals for what you want to teach your kids, and mu...
2025-08-1241 minThe Homestead EducationModern Pioneers in the Kitchen with Mary Bryant ShraderIn this episode, I’m joined by Mary Bryant Shrader—author of The Modern Pioneer Cookbook and The Modern Pioneer Pantry, and the host of Mary’s Nest on YouTube, where she shares over 700 videos on nourishing, traditional cooking from scratch.
Mary opens up about her journey from homeschooling mom to a trusted voice in traditional food. Her books aren’t just cookbooks—they’re hands-on guides for anyone ready to make simple, wholesome meals at home. We discuss the free K–12 cooking curriculum she created, the value of real-life skills such as rendering lard, making broth, and baking from...
2025-08-0555 minThe Homestead EducationHomeschooling and Entrepreneurship: Creating a Life That Works with Amanda NiggIn this episode, I am joined by Amanda Nigg—better known as Farm Fit Momma—a homeschooling mom and entrepreneur who built a business that fits her life and family, not the other way around. Amanda shares her real-life journey of growing a purpose-driven brand while raising kids, managing homeschooling, and staying rooted in faith.
From early-morning bookkeeping to balancing client work during naptime, Amanda opens up about the flexibility, discipline, and intentional planning it takes to run a successful business from home.
If you're a homeschooling parent, work-from-home mom, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is p...
2025-07-291h 00The Homestead EducationFlying into the Future of Farming: Drones, Sustainability, and Homeschooling with Alex McRaeIn this episode, I sit down with Alex McRae, founder of Alair Ag Drones and co-founder of Nature Shield Pest & Lawn, to explore how drone technology is revolutionizing modern agriculture. Raised in rural Idaho, Alex blends his love for farming and aviation to support sustainable, healthy land practices. From crop dusting with drones to navigating FAA certifications, he shares how innovation is helping small farms thrive.
But that’s not all, Alex also discusses his family’s homeschooling journey, how real-world experiences shape their education, and the value of bringing entrepreneurship to the kitchen table.
Sponso...
2025-07-221h 06The Homestead EducationPreserving Childhood, Protecting Faith: A New Path in EducationIn this episode, I welcome Dennita and Mimi from The One-Room Red Schoolhouse in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. This unique, faith-based one-room schoolhouse blends traditional academics with hands-on homesteading and entrepreneurial education. Tune in as they discuss their mission, how they structure their days, and why practical, nature-based learning is essential in today’s world.
Sponsored by BaseCampEd - It Takes a Village, Build Yours Today!
Episode Links
Website- https://redschoolhousenetwork.com/
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/the_one_room_red_schoolhouse/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheRedBarnFarmVA
Ko...
2025-07-1553 minThe Homestead EducationBringing Pacific Northwest History to Homeschool Life with Tiffany MichaelsIn this episode, I talk with Tiffany Michaels of Sparrow Homeschool about using real-world experiences to teach history, geography, and faith. With over 15 years of homeschooling experience and a background in social work, Tiffany brings a thoughtful and hands-on approach to education.
She shares how travel through the Pacific Northwest shaped her curriculum, inspired connections to Indigenous history, and supported a Christian worldview. From field trips and artwork to tough conversations and humor, Tiffany shows how to make homeschool history meaningful and memorable.
Sponsored by BaseCampEd - It Takes a Village, Build Yours Today!
2025-07-0853 minThe Homestead EducationHomesteading on a Budget: Practical Tips to Grow Self-Sufficiency with Less MoneyIn this episode, I’m opening up with a little encouragement and honesty—because homesteading doesn’t have to be picture-perfect to be meaningful. I’m talking about redefining what homesteading looks like when money’s tight, and how purpose-driven hustle can still lead to big wins.
I share real, practical tips on cutting costs through cooking from scratch, bartering and trading, offering labor in exchange for goods or knowledge, and sourcing what you need for free or cheap. It’s all about building self-sufficiency and community, on your terms.
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2025-07-011h 01The Homestead EducationHow to Turn Your Homestead Into a Business with Stacey Carpenter of Hop’n Ridge RanchIn this episode, we’re joined by Stacey Carpenter of Hop’n Ridge Ranch — a dedicated homesteader, entrepreneur, and educator who’s building a thriving life rooted in purpose and practicality. Stacey shares her journey of starting a homestead from the ground up and how she’s turned her passion into a full-fledged business and educational platform.
We talk about the realities of balancing family, farming, and finances — from raising livestock with intention to teaching others through hands-on experiences. Stacey opens up about the learning curves, the wins, and the mission behind Hop’n Ridge Ranch.
Whether you’...
2025-06-241h 02The Homestead EducationHow to Go From Growing Your Farm to Being a Thriving Farmer with Michael KilpatrickIn this episode, we’re joined by Michael Kilpatrick of Farm on Central, a seasoned farmer, educator, and advocate for sustainable small-scale agriculture. Michael shares valuable insights into the world of urban farming, how to thrive within city limits, and why smart marketing is key to farm success.
We dig into the real struggles small farmers face — from navigating confusing regulations to staying afloat financially — and Michael offers practical, experience-backed advice on how to diversify your income streams to build resilience on your homestead or farm.
Whether you’re a backyard grower, market gardener, or dreaming...
2025-06-171h 12The Homestead EducationTradition Meets Today: Farming, Food and the Montana Homesteaders Festival with Rose CamposIn this episode, we explore the return to traditional skills like chicken processing, pig butchering, and local food production. We talk about the legacy of 5th generation farming, the role of midwives in rural communities, and the growing desire for self-reliance. Plus, get a sneak peek at the upcoming Montana Homesteaders Festival in Plains, MT—packed with workshops, demos, and community connection.
Sponsored by BaseCampEd - It Takes a Village, Build Yours Today!
Episode Links
Find out more about the Montana Homesteaders Festival in Plains, MT on June 20th-21st- https://www.montanahomesteadersfestival.co...
2025-06-1042 minThe Homestead EducationKeep Soil Depletion From Affecting the Quality of Your Food with Gregg ForsterHave you ever considered how the food you eat gets its nutrients? Well, it is all from the soil. This means if your soil is deficient or contaminated, so is your food.
Gregg Forster from Wisconsin Mineral Solutions shares how to balance your soil with some simple changes and great products. Tune in for insightful information on soil science and responsible land management.
Sponsored by BaseCampEd - It Takes a Village, Build Yours Today!
Episode Links
Find Gregg Forster and suggested downloads: https://www.wisconsinmineralsolutions.com/
Albrect Papers on...
2025-06-0253 minThe Homestead EducationWhat happens when your homestead isn't compliant with food laws?If your homestead isn't compliant, you can find yourself in trouble. Alexia Kulwiec from Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund has helpful tips for you.
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) protects the rights of farmers and consumers to engage in direct commerce through legal representation and policy work. Our members receive help drafting the agreements they need to provide food directly to consumers. We are there for farmers facing inspection and regulatory issues and may provide representation of members facing litigation if it fits our mission. We work to influence state and local policy to ease the r...
2025-05-2755 min
The Thriving Farmer Podcast333. Teaching Self-Sufficiency: Kody Hanner on Homesteading and Hands-On EducationHow can homesteaders empower the next generation through practical, real-world learning? Today on the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined by Kody Hanner, a homesteader, author, and educator based in North Idaho. As the founder of The Homestead Education, Kody helps families integrate homesteading and self-sufficiency into their homeschooling journey. What began as a personal health journey turned into a life-changing homestead and a mission to equip children with the tools they need to thrive outside the traditional classroom. Tune in to hear how Kody's family healed, homesteaded, and built a thriving educational business to...
2025-05-201h 10The Homestead EducationShining Light on the Sexually Related Trauma That Many Experience in Rural CommunitiesMany people in rural communities are silently facing the pain of sexually related trauma. Amy Ebat from SRT Services shines light on getting help for yourself or someone in need.
Sponsored by BaseCampEd App
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Episode Links
Learn more about SRT Services: https://srtservices.org/
Kody's Links
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Facebook: https://www.faceb...
2025-05-2058 minThe Homestead EducationHow to Control the Chaos of Adult ADHD with Jaclyn Paul.Solutions for controlling the chaos of adult ADHD can be as diverse as the people who manage it every day. Jaclyn Paul shares how she approaches ADHD with her family.
Jaclyn Paul lives in Baltimore with her family and is the author of the bestseller Order from Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD.
Sponsored by BaseCampEd App - The Free Way to Start Your Community Today
Episode Links:
Find Jaclyn: https://jaclynpaul.com/
Get Jaclyn's ADHD Book: https://amzn.to/4m7e5tW
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2025-05-0659 minThe Homestead EducationBe Sticky Like a Weed with Jessica Garza from Moose Valley RanchRural women are forces of nature because they are determined and strong. They are also leading the charge in creative entrepreneurship. Jessica Garza from Moose Valley Ranch joins me in exploring growing a rural business and the challenges with marketing, kids, and time management.
Plus, Jessica shares some spot-on social media marketing tips and diversifying cash flow.
Sponsored by BaseCampEdApp! It takes a village!
Episode Links
Find Jessica: www.moosevalleyranch.com
Jessica's Social Media: www.instagram.com/moosevalleyranch
Find Kody
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/...
2025-04-2956 minThe Homestead EducationDo you know the economics of your homestead?Running a successful homestead business goes beyond marketing and accounting. You need to understand the economics of your homestead as well.
The principles of economics are not just a global issue; they should guide the operation of any business.
Homestead Economics & Business Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteadeconomics/
Episode Links
Farmer's Defence Sleeves: https://farmersdefense.com/HOMESTEAD_EDUCATION
Survival Garden Seeds: https://survivalgardenseeds.com/?ref=KODY10
Livestock Culling: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/culling-livestock/
Incubation Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/courses/incubating-eggs-for-profit/
Homestead Business...
2025-04-161h 14The Homestead EducationSpring Tips For Your Homestead That You Will Thank Yourself For Next WinterThe snow is melting (hopefully!), the birds are singing, and there's a palpable energy in the air – it's SPRING on the homestead!
Today, we're diving into essential tasks and tips to help you make the most of this vibrant season and set your homestead up for a productive year.
Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or just starting out, spring is a time of renewal and action. Let's dig in!
Take some time to check out The Homestead Education Podcast's sponsor, BaseCampEd! This free new app helps families connect with like-minded people to build co...
2025-04-091h 09The Homestead EducationWhat its Like Being an Overweight Homesteader Navigating Through the Healthy Food MovementAs our country embraces an amazing new grassroots health movement for our families, we will also be looking at healthy foods, weight, and childhood obesity. I, for one, am 100% on board for this, as I am one of many in my generation facing the results of an unhealthy America. We have chronic diseases, struggle with our weight, and deal with inflammation, all while helping our kids who struggle with nuerodivergencies from the same food issues.
This episode is packed with great information on homesteading, homeschooling, and how health can look different for everyone.
Take some t...
2025-04-011h 31The Homestead EducationEpisode 136: What Happens when a Homesteader Gets Invited to DC for National Ag DayWhen a homesteader gets invited to Capital Hill in DC for National Ag Day, we tend to glean some information between the lines.
Hear my insights on what is going on in Ag policy and the next big steps for rural agriculture education!
Episode Links:
National Ag Day: https://www.agday.org/
National Grange: https://www.nationalgrange.org/
Find Kody
Advertise with Me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
2025-03-2154 minThe Homestead EducationWhat should I feed my kids when questions of what is in our food plasters the news?I had an appointment with my general practitioner last week. She told me about all the moms that come through her office with anxiety over what to feed their kids. Every day, new information exposes new dangers in our food supply, causing new (and seasoned moms) to question what they are putting on their tables.
Episode Links:
Cheddar: https://amzn.to/3QYx3o0
The Grange: https://www.nationalgrange.org/
Lab Grown Milk: https://www.forbes.com/sites/daphneewingchow/2025/02/24/first-lab-grown-whole-cows-milk-to-debut-in-the-us/
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2025-03-1157 minThe Homestead EducationHomesteading in the Southern Hemisphere with Living Traditions in AustraliaHave you ever wondered what homesteading is like in the southern hemisphere, specifically Australia? Well, our friends down south are pursuing self-sufficiency much in the same manner as we are. Join me in a chat with Stephanie from Living Traditions in Australia to explore the differences in climate, predators, spiders, homeschooling, and politics.
Episode Links
Living Traditions IG: www.instagram.com/living__traditions_
Living Traditions Website: www.livingtraditionshub.com
Kody's Link
Submit a Question: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/helpmegrow
Advertise with Me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship
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2025-03-031h 08The Homestead EducationWhat is the difference between Aggies and Homesteaders?With the rise of homesteaders, finding our place in the food system is hard. Bringing up the question of the difference between Aggies and homesteaders.
Join me in diving into agriculture policy, small farm statistics, and ag education!
Episode Links
Homestead Education Blog: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homemadestories
Submit a Question: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/helpmegrow
Advertise with Me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.face...
2025-02-251h 02The Homestead EducationSeason 6 Premier - Stirring Things UpSeason 6 Premiere! Join me as I delve into the launch of 'Grandma's Old Recipes: Rhythm of a Homestead Kitchen,' a celebration of culinary heritage and the joy of homegrown food. We'll discuss upcoming speaking engagements, share our vision for a self-sufficient future, and invite you to participate in our listener Q&A. Submit your questions at thehomesteadeducation.com/helpmegrow and join the conversation!
Episode Links:
Therapy Light: https://amzn.to/3QmKMVf
Cookbook Waitlist: https://thehomesteadeducation.myflodesk.com/cookbook
The New Wooly Whey: www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com
Sponsorship: https://www...
2025-02-1842 minThe Homestead EducationGuidelines for Creating Result-Driven Goals in Your LifeEveryone is creating goals for the New Year, and I am loving it! Life gets messy, so take some time to clean out your brain. This week, I have some actionable steps for creating result-driven goals. Then I share what my goals are for my business, homestead, homeschool, and personal life!
Plus, I am announcing my word of the year!
Episode Links
Episode Blog: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-131-guidlines-for-creating-result-driven-goals-in-your-life/
Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/423zvAi
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
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2025-01-0851 minThe Homestead EducationCelebrating a Homestead ChristmasJust because we live on a homestead, it doesn't mean that my children react to an orange like Laura Ingalls Wilder. We also don't chase every consumer trend for the holidays. We focus on our needs, family, and home-cooked food.
Hear how we celebrate on our homestead and how I plan to bring in the New Year!
Episode Links
Episode about Homestead Misconceptions: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-126-are-there-misconceptions-about-being-a-homesteader/
Business/Homestead Coaching: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business/
Episode with Durenda Wilson: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-106-an-honest-talk-about-raising-boys-with-durenda-wilson/
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2024-12-2542 minThe Homestead EducationWhat Homestead Skills Should You Learn to Save the Most Money?What homestead skills are worth the time to learn? It's hard to decide which skills provide the best value and which ones will burn you out.
Don't try to learn every skill all at once; learn the ones that provide the most value first. Then, you will have the time and money to focus on everything else.
Episode Links
Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com
Raising Self-Sufficient Kids Book: www.raisingselfsufficientkids.com
Starting a Homestead Business: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business/
Storey Guides: https://amzn.to/3DA6Dp2
2024-12-191h 15The Homestead EducationGet Valuable Tips and the Logistics of Running a Homestead BusinessRunning a business can be challenging, but the logistics of running a homestead business can have you ready to throw in the towel.
I'm here to tell you about some of the challenges we have faced while growing our homestead business and how you can avoid them for yourself.
Podcast Links
Homesteaders Guide to Relocating: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/relocating/
How I Saved My Struggling Homestead Episode: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-saved-our-struggling-homestead/
How to Make Money on Your Homestead Episode: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-episode-93-how-to-make-money-on-your-homestead/
H...
2024-12-1150 minThe Homestead EducationHomestead Gift Ideas That Will Actually Get UsedGet a homesteader's perspective on homestead gift ideas that your friends and family will actually use and appreciate.
Homestead (and homeschool) families can be some of the toughest to buy gifts for because they are opting out of consumerism. I have put together a list of great items that will excite everyone!
Podcast Links
60 Homestead Gift Ideas: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-gift-ideas/
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q3sKxlj9TSA
Raw Milk Explained: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/home-dairying/
Farm Fresh Pork: www.hannerhomestead.com
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2024-11-2641 minThe Homestead EducationAre there misconceptions about being a homesteader?Do you ever feel people have misconceptions about what it means to be a homesteader? Or do you ever feel like you aren't meeting the bar with your homesteading?
Homesteading doesn't have to fit in a box. In fact, as a homesteader, you are creating your own box! Join me to talk about what it means to be a homesteader and how you can better reach your homestead goals.
Podcast Links
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sosjhsb8F_8
Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com
Raising Self-Sufficient Kids: https://www...
2024-11-1953 minThe Homestead EducationGood Food and a Stubborn Wife Saved My Life with Ron HannerIn a special episode, my husband, Ron Hanner, joins me to discuss why we began homesteading. We hope no one else ever has to face this story, but we are so happy that we have reached a place where we can hopefully help you on your journey toward self-sufficiency!
When the American food system is broken, we share how we have fixed it for ourselves.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WmInikh9n4s
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead T...
2024-11-121h 24The Homestead EducationHow to get your homestead ready for winterNo matter what climate you live in, you must prepare for harsher seasons by doing certain things. Having lived in both mild and harsh areas, I have some tips for dealing with your animals, equipment, and your home.
I also provide you with tons of resources to plan your winter preparedness.
Podcast Links
Raising Self-Sufficient Kids: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com
Homestead Winter Preparedness: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-winter-preparation/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www...
2024-11-051h 11The Homestead EducationShould we boycott Boxtops for Education?I remember proudly bringing a ziplock baggie filled with cut-out boxtops to school to help fundraise. This is something that I would be embarrassed to do today for a host of reasons.
This leads to the question of whether we should be boycotting BoxTops for Education.
Podcast Links
Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com
Raising Self-Sufficient Kids Book: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Dog Food Recipe: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/dog-food/
Oatmeal Packets: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/oatmeal-packets/
1000 Hours Outside: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/
2024-10-291h 15The Homestead EducationWhy Our Nation's Kids Are Losing Their JobsOur nation's kids are being faced with a whole new problem that parents and educators have created. They are unhireable.
Hear my take on how we can address the problem by raising self-sufficient kids!
Episode Links
Homestead Trivia Card Game: www.homesteadtrivia.com
"Raising Self-Sufficient Kids Book"
Signed Copy: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/40el0cc
"Be You" by Rozy Kilmer: https://amzn.to/4eZ6glV
Watch Episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
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2024-10-221h 07The Homestead EducationRaise Them RurallyThere has been a lot of controversy over whether a rural childhood is better than an urban one. I'm here to say that, even though I'm happy right where I'm at in the country, it's all about how you raise them!
Be the first to order my new book, Raising Self-Sufficient Kids - An Honest Mom's Guide to Intentional Parenting!
https://bit.ly/selfsufficientkidsbooks
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
2024-09-2438 minThe Homestead EducationWhy we should homeschool with Kody HannerIn today's world, our children face unprecedented challenges. Let's give them a true opportunity to learn!
Listen today and why you should be homeschooling your kids, along with tons of tips and resources!
Episode Links
Prairie & Pine Curriculum (Use code: HOMESTEADEDUCATION for 10% off): https://www.prairieandpinecurriculum.com/
Guide to Start Homeschooling: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/start-homeschool/
Business or Homeschool Coaching: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/business-call/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead...
2024-08-0659 minThe Homestead EducationAre you sustainably prepared?Stocking your basement with freeze-dried foods and bottled water isn't the worst idea, but would you be able to sustain your family when the basement is empty?
Today, I'm sharing my thoughts on how to prepare for short- and long-term shutdowns without a ton of extra work or money.
Episode Links
Nutritional Health Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-117-asking-questions-about-nutritional-health-with-rachel-hester/
Self-Sufficient Kids Pre-Order: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Introduction to Homestead Science Textbook: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/introduction-to-homestead-science-textbook/
Homemade Cost Cutting: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com...
2024-07-2355 minThe Homestead EducationAsking Questions About Nutritional Health with Rachel Hester - Part 2My friend Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm and I decided it was time to start asking questions and take a deep dive into the nutritional health that homesteaders are pursuing. We share our personal stories and then bring in all our shared knowledge and personal contacts to understand what's happening to our bodies when we are doing it all right or especially when we aren't.
I hope you enjoy our banter and stories. Below are links to everything we talked about. We also ask that you share your nutritional questions with us.
Find Rachel
2024-07-1655 minThe Homestead EducationAsking questions about nutritional health with Rachel Hester - Part 1My friend Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm and I decided it was time to start asking questions and take a deep dive into the nutritional health that homesteaders are pursuing. We share our personal stories and then bring in all our shared knowledge and personal contacts to understand what's happening to our bodies when we are doing it all right or especially when we aren't.
I hope you enjoy our banter and stories. Below are links to everything we talked about. We also ask that you share your nutritional questions with us.
Find Rachel
2024-07-0952 minThe Homestead EducationPlanning You Highschool Home School Years with Kris CoxAs homeschooling through the high school years becomes more popular and accepted, it is important to ensure you support your whole student. Kris Cox of Homeschool with Confidence shares how to guide your student through high school, from career assessment to transcript planning.
Find Kris
Website: www.hswithconfidence.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krismcox/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kris.m.cox/
Books: https://hswithconfidence.com/shop/
Kody's Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Sponsor Podcast...
2024-07-0249 minThe Homestead EducationTeach Kids Critical Thinking with Natalie BurnsAs a certified teacher turned homeschooling mom herself, Natalie Burns from Homeschool Teaching Simplified is on a mission to empower homeschooling moms with the tools to teach critical thinking skills, without sacrificing time from the core subjects, so you can see your child take initiative for their learning.
"How can we continue to engage with society when we are not growing?" - Natalie
Find Natalie
Website: www.homeschoolteachingsimplified.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschoolteachingsimplified
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
2024-06-1847 minThe Homestead EducationBringing Back the Educational Magazine with Carolynne HillIn the early 1900s, American families had an average of four magazine subscriptions. Today, magazines with educational content are making a comeback with the help of visionaries like Carolynne Hill of Hillside Market.
Find Carolynne
Website: www.thehillsidemarket.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehillsidemarket
Kody's Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
2024-06-1144 minThe Homestead EducationPractical Crafts with Brittany Form from Mountain Girl Makes ItSelf-sufficiency is more than growing your own food; practical crafts are also skills that have been put by the wayside. Brittany Ford of Mountain Girl Makes It joins me to discuss ways to create on your homestead.
Find Brittany
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountain_girl_makes_it/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homesteading Kids Community: www.homesteadingkids.com
Advertise with me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/
2024-05-2845 minThe Homestead EducationDo homestead influencers still have a place on social media?There are conversations floating around social media that "Back To The Land" movements come in 6 year cycles. So join me on a journey through my research to decide if homestead influencers still have a place on social media.
Staking Her Claim: https://amzn.to/44Ouj2y
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Homestead Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homesteading Kids Community: www.homesteadingkids.com
Sponsor the Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/
2024-05-2130 minThe Homestead EducationKody's Updates, Rants, and InformationSometimes, I just feel the need to share some updates. This episode talks about what happening on our homestead, with our business, the kids, my products, and my favorite books. There is a lot of information in this episode, so check out some of the links below for more information.
Episode Links
Sponsor the podcast: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship
Event Schedule: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Books and Reading
GoodReads Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kodyhanner
Big Chicken by Maryn McKenna: https://amzn.to/3K1Wr90
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2024-05-1453 minThe Homestead EducationNostalgic of a Homestead Childhood with Tiffany NooneTiffany Noone of Fern Woods Farm shares her story of getting started homesteading, nostalgia of a childhood on her grandmother's farm, and her new children's book coming out this summer!
Find Tiffany
Website: https://www.fernwoodsfarm.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fernwoodsfarm/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Advertise on The Homestead Education Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/
2024-05-0744 minThe Homestead EducationBlessed to call powerful women my homestead sistersThrough total exhaustion and jetlag, I share the beauty of praising and uplifting homestead women.
Podcast Links
Become a Sponsor: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsor
Women's Homestead Society Episode: https://bit.ly/WHSepisode
Sophia Eng's Episode: https://bit.ly/sophiasepisode
Nourishing Asian Diet: https://amzn.to/3UjWstF
Rachel Hester's Episode: https://bit.ly/rachelhesterepisode
The Homestead Sheep Dairy: https://amzn.to/3JFKGVx
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
2024-04-3021 minThe Homestead EducationJust Be You With Roxy KilmerRoxy Kilmer from Simply Seeded and author of new children's book, Be You. Roxy is a fellow homesteader who teaches you to grow where you are planted!
Find Roxy
Website: https://www.simplyseeded.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyseededtoo
Book Be You: https://amzn.to/44dVCmJ
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Join a Community of Homestead Parents: www.homesteadingkids.com
Watch Video Episodes: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
2024-04-2341 minThe Homestead EducationAn Honest Homestead Mom Helping Parents Raise Self-Sufficient KidsMy goal was to teach self-sufficiency skills to the next generation, but it has also been laid upon my heart to teach parents how to instill in their kids a desire for self-sufficiency. I would like to tell you some of my story of an honest homestead mom.
Episode Links:
Hanner Homestead: info@hannerhomestead.com
Hillsider Magazine (available until 4/22/2024): https://thehillsidemarket.com/collections/hillsider-library/products/spring-edition-24?sca_ref=5214991.61SYL0S1cP
Homesteading Kids Community: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading-kids-community
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum...
2024-04-1629 minThe Homestead EducationAn Honest Talk About Raising Boys With Durenda WilsonRaising boys often makes us question why in the world they were designed the way they were. But as Durenda Wilson, author of Raising Boys to Men, so hilariously puts it, stupidity is not sustainable. Meaning there is hope for these rambunctious little guys who have blessed our lives!
Find Durenda:
Website: www.durendawilson.com
Get her book, Raising Boys to Men: https://amzn.to/3J9tlnR
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
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2024-04-091h 03The Homestead EducationGetting Kids Excited About Useful Science With Dale CoxDale Cox is a food scientist who has developed several science curriculums on food science and then also on physics through the use of Legos. He has an interesting story about how he pursued a career in food science, and we discuss the merits of food education for our youth.
Dale's Links:
Website: https://edible-knowledge.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authordalewcox
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edible_knowledge/
Kody's Links:
Farm 2 Table Direct Show: https://www.youtube.com/@thefarm2tabledirectshow
My Events Schedule: www...
2024-04-021h 14The Homestead EducationIntroduction to Chickens 101 with Dalia MonterrosoGet an introduction to backyard chickens with Dalia Monterroso, the self-proclaimed President of Chickenlandia. Dalia has a popular YouTube channel (Welcome to Chickenlandia), a podcast (Bawk Tawk), a chicken course, and a couple of chicken books out there to share her knowledge with you.
Podcast Links
Website: www.welcometochickenlandia.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WelcometoChickenlandia
Podcast: https://welcometochickenlandia.com/welcome-to-the-podcast/
Dalia's Book, Let's All Keep Chickens: https://amzn.to/3IQuYGT
Homestead Education's Chicken Responsibility Chart: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/chicken-chores/
Kody's Links
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2024-03-2642 minThe Homestead EducationUnschooling Ourselves with Diana PetersonUnschooling is a homeschooling method that is rapidly growing in popularity, especially within the homestead community. Diana Peterson from Radically Unschooling shares how kids will rise to embrace their own learning when given the opportunity. However, the key to successful unschooling is learning how to unschool ourselves.
Episode Links
Find Diana: www.instagram.com/radically.unschooling
Unschooling to University: https://amzn.to/4a18Aqe
Homestead Education Planner Pages: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/homestead-student-planner-pages/
Kody's Link:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Homestead Curriculum: www.ho...
2024-03-1950 minThe Homestead EducationCan you be girly and a homesteader?Laura Millat from The Girly Homesteader Podcast shares her story of becoming a homesteader when she felt like she didn't fit any of the molds.
While she navigates her journey, she jokes about homestead scout badges and has put together a beautiful and useful planner that you can get for 15% off with code KODY15.
Show Links
Laura's Website: www.thegirlyhomesteader.com
Bug Bite Thing: https://amzn.to/49Ur2AQ
Kody's Links:
Homestead Business: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business
Speaking Schedule: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Hom...
2024-03-1256 minThe Homestead EducationIt's not an accident that we were called to this life with Jen Roberts from Farm Fresh FamilyJen Roberts from Farm Fresh Family gives insight into why so many of us have been called to the homestead life. Jen has an amazing and inspirational story about becoming a gluten-free homesteading family.
Check out Jen's Gluten-Free Cook, and don't miss her second one launching this week!
Find Jen:
Website: www.farmfreshfamilyfl.com
IG: www.instagram.com/farmfreshfamily
Gluten Alert Dog Training: www.instagram.com/oakleighsnoseknows
Book suggestion, Energy Bus: https://amzn.to/3V38RnS
Book suggestion, Hunt Gather Parent: https://amzn.to/3wMIRCS
2024-03-051h 09The Homestead EducationEat Like a Human With James Berry From Pluck SeasoningsWe are pumping our bodies with synthetic vitamins in an effort to get healthy. Why not use what nature has given us? I'm referring to organ meat. Before you run away gagging, James Berry from Pluck Seasoning is on the podcast today to tell us all about using freeze-dried organ meats in our food.
Get 20% off with code: KODY20
Podcast Links:
Pluck Seasonings Website: https://eatpluck.com/
Comfort Crisis Book: https://amzn.to/3IhUa8Z
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com...
2024-02-1359 minThe Homestead EducationExploring the Lifestyle of a Homestead Entrepreneur With Janet GarmanHomesteading and entrepreneurship have a symbiotic relationship in that we make our own schedules and are always seeking new adventures. Janet Garman from Timbercreek Farm and Sawdust Publishing shares the joys and pitfalls of owning a business while homesteading and why we make those choices.
Find Janet
Timber Creek Farmer: https://www.timbercreekfarmer.com/
Sawdust Publishing: https://sawdustpublishing.com/
Hope For Homesteaders: https://hopeforhomesteadersfoundation.com/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
2024-02-0652 minThe Homestead EducationSeed Literacy and Starting with Jason Spahr from Survival Garden SeedsLearn about seen starting procedure and timing with Jason Spahr from Survival Garden Seeds. Jason also shares the benefits of Survival Garden seeds and the benefits of their site.
Get 20% off Survival Garden Seed Packs: https://survivalgardenseeds.com/?ref=KODY10
Enter to Win the Homestead Survival Pack before 2/11/2024: https://survivalgardenseeds.com/pages/homestead-education-contest?ref=KODY10
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
2024-01-3135 minThe Homestead EducationKnowing When To Pivot In Your Homeschool With Christine Weller From Schoolhouse TeachersWe always feel like we have to stick to the plan or tough it out with homeschool curriculum. Christine Weller from Schoolhouse Teachers joins us today to chat about when it's ok to pivot and make those changes in your homeschool. We talk about different learning styles and meeting the needs of each of your children.
Take a minute to check out Schoolhouse Teachers: www.schoolhouesteachers.com
And feel free to reach out to Christine directly at: cweller@theoldschoolhouse.com
Find Kody
www.thehomesteadeadeducation.com
2024-01-2334 minThe Homestead EducationBuilding a Homestead EducationThis is the rawest conversation I will hopefully ever share with you. At the same time, I hope that you take this information to help you and your family grow and build your own homestead education.
Links
Homestead Bundle: https://thehillsidemarket.com/pages/ultimate-homesteading-package?sca_ref=5214991.61SYL0S1cP
The Worst Hard Times: https://amzn.to/4b2OMnh
Little House on The Prarie Series: https://amzn.to/3vGuyiT
Four Agreements: https://amzn.to/4b0KRY4
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www...
2024-01-1752 minThe Homestead EducationPlanning My Homestead YearHomesteads follow an agrarian schedule to meet the needs of the seasons and the market. Learn how I plan my homestead by month and tips for a successful year every year.
Don't forget to check out the Ultimate Homestead Bundle before Jan. 21, 2024!
Episode Links
Ultimate Homestead Bundle: https://thehillsidemarket.com/pages/ultimate-homesteading-package?sca_ref=5214991.61SYL0S1cP
Homestead Planner Book: https://amzn.to/3NY1qtA
Seed Starting Site: www.garden.org
Free Homestead Guides: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homemade-freebies/
Animal Health Guide: https://www.thehomesteadeducation...
2024-01-1057 minThe Homestead EducationHow To Make Money On Your HomesteadMaking money on your homestead helps offset your living costs but can also help keep you or your spouse home with the family. However, sometimes, it is hard to wade through food and agriculture regulations! I break it down for you by product type and where to find information for your state.
Episode Links:
How to Start a Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business/
Survival Waitlist: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/survival
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
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2024-01-0447 minThe Homestead EducationHow to teach a survival course to kidsHere is a recap of the co-op survival course I taught this semester. For co-ops or your homeschool classroom, encourage the kids to get their hands dirty and push outside their comfort zone!
Kody's Show Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
PNW Pork: info@hannerhomestead.com
Survival Waitlist: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/survival/
YouTube Heifer Video: https://youtu.be/wgRITGLus04https://youtu.be/7sURdFvZcwg?si=5USoA4eVdDbNaeJo
Homesteaders Guide to Relocation: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/relocating/
Animal Tracks Game: https://amzn.to/4aaskYZ
2023-12-1226 minThe Homestead EducationNavigating The Storm Of Starting A Homestead With Hailey PattersonPlanning and starting a homestead can feel incredibly overwhelming, even for those who live a rural life already. Join me for an insightful conversation with my friend and business manager, Hailey Patterson, as we discuss her fears and roadblocks to starting a family homestead.
Find Hailey
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100035743236008
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hai.ray25/
TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@rayleyhai
Kody's Show Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
PNW Pork: info@hannerhomestead.com
Survival Waitlist: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/survival/
YouTube Read Aloud: https://youtu.be/7sURdFvZcwg?si=5USoA4e...
2023-12-0557 minThe Homestead EducationA Year Without The Grocery Store With Karen MorrisKaren Morris from "Are You Prepared, Mama?" shares about her journey to a year without the grocery store and what that can mean for you.
Find Karen
Website: www.areyourpreparedmama.com
A Year Without The Grocery Store: https://amzn.to/46tS3bG
Workbook: https://amzn.to/49VLEZx
Prepared Planner: https://amzn.to/3SVsNYJ
Our favorite Frixion Pens: https://amzn.to/47F2KcY
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
2023-11-2840 minThe Homestead EducationAmerican Sign Language as a Second Language with Larry LeonardIf you have ever considered sign language as a second language or wanted to teach it in your homeschool, Larry Leonard from the American Sign Language Center has an option for you. Larry tells an interesting story of his life immersed in the deaf community, and how that has formed him into the teacher he is today.
Find Larry Leonard
https://americansignlanguagecenter.com/
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
2023-11-211h 08The Homestead EducationThrough the Eyes of a Homestead KidAfter trucking my family across the country to conference after conference this year, my six-year-old made quite a name for himself. Because of that, I thought it would be fun to interview him similarly to many of my other guests to see what he might have to say.
Enjoy "What did Wade say?"
Find Kody: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Links from today's episode:
Let's Talk About Lard YouTube: https://youtu.be/ATKkw1_x9w4
Spokane Spices: https://bit.ly/spokanespice
The Modern Homesteading Podcast: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/category/p...
2023-11-1435 minThe Homestead EducationBe Wise In Your Choices: Exploring An Off-Grid System with Nick & Lisa MeissnerNick & Lisa Meissner from Sustainable Preparedness and The Ready Life Podcast share some amazing, thought-provoking information in regard to setting up an off-grid system.
Did you know that you don't have to make huge sacrifices or spend a fortune setting up an off-grid system? Do you have your priorities lined out when considering an off-grid system? The Meissners give so many wonderful tips and have a ton of resources for you to start planning today!
Find The Meisners: www.susprep.com
Find Kody: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Links from today's episode:
2023-11-0757 minThe Homestead EducationFollow Your Nudges: The Beauty of Roadschooling with Kimmie PitmanKimmie Pitman shares her family's inspirational story of opting out of the system and hitting the road to pursue an RV life. She and her husband are committed to being the ones who teach their children while experiencing life!
Find Kimmie: https://www.instagram.com/wildpitmans/
Find Kody: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Links from today's episode:
Ancient Civilizations: https://amzn.to/46Pi0n1
Horsemanship With Brandy: https://www.horsemanshipwithbrandy.com/a/2147685007/rrU2e6mV
2023-10-3157 minThe Homestead EducationGrowing Traditions with MaryPat SassMaryPat Sass, the daughter of a dairyman and the wife of a crop farmer, joins The Homestead Education Podcast to share her passion for preserving traditions. After an evening chat with her husband's grandmother one night about stories of years passed on the farm, MaryPat saw a need to preserve those memories for generations to come.
Find MaryPat Sass
Intstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marypat.sass/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-crops/id1686265288
Journals: www.groundedjournals.co
Cheese Company: www.thecheeseryil.com
Kody's Links
2023-10-1043 minThe Homestead EducationExploring The Dairy Sheep with Rachel HesterAre you ready to think outside the milk jug?
Rachel Hester from Whoopsy Daisy Farm tells about her journey to raising dairy sheep and their deep-rooted history. While she was beginning her journey, she realized that there was minimal information available on sheep dairying. This led Rachel to write her book The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep to share the information she has acquired and vetted to help you explore the dairy sheep.
Find Rachel
Instagram: www.instagram.com/whoopsydaisyfarm
Get your copy of The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep: https...
2023-10-061h 02The Homestead EducationNature Provides Everything We Need with Karson Rippstein from Redmond AgricultureDoes the soil in your garden provide everything your plants need?
Karson breaks down how to test and amend your soil naturally along with some fun stories! Learn how to use sea salt and clays to get the most from your soil and provide for your livestock with Redmond Agriculture's products.
Get the Remond Agriculture Soil Test: https://bit.ly/homesteadsoil
Kody's Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pr...
2023-10-0345 minThe Homestead Education1000 Hours Outside with Ginny YurichThere’s a reason homesteading and homeschooling often go hand-in-hand. We recognize the shortcomings in the system and want to create a better childhood and a better future for our kids—one where they are free to be creative, healthy, active, smart, resilient, and resourceful. But as simple as that kind of life sounds, it’s not always easy.
Today’s podcast guest gets it. Ginny Yurich is the genius behind the 1000 Hours Outside movement and the author of the upcoming book Until the Streetlights Come On! Ginny discovered the benefits of unstructured outside play when her children...
2023-09-2951 minThe Homestead EducationBringing People Together Through Sourdough with Kristen Stinson of The Curated FarmFall is here again, and I'm ready to pull out my starter and make ALL THE BREAD for soup season. But have you ever wondered what is up with sourdough? In the last few years, sourdough’s been blowing up the internet as people all across the world try their hand at baking tangy, complex, DIY loaves and recipes.
In today's episode, we'll tell you how the sourdough craze got its start and how you can jump on the bandwagon just in time for your next bowl of soup.
Today’s podcast guest Krist...
2023-09-2635 minThe Homestead EducationCreating Room to Bloom with Marlin and Lisa Miller of Plain ValuesEver think about combining your love for homesteading with adoption?
In this episode, I talk with Marlin and Lisa Miller of Plain Values Magazine. We dive deep into the Miller’s heartfelt adoption journey and their unique connection to the Amish community. Marlin and Lisa explain how homesteading has provided a safe, stable, and healthy environment where their children can truly bloom.
Special needs children have stolen the Millers’ heart and inspired them to create organizations that bring support and dignity to kids with special needs all around the world and help families who are eager...
2023-09-2246 minThe Homestead EducationLearning from Each Other with Stephanie LeafDiving into homesteading can be a scary prospect if you don’t know what you’re doing. But today’s guest shows us it’s 100% doable to reclaim those lost skills if you keep an open mindset, stick to a seasonal/cyclical to-do list, and stay willing to learn from each other!
Today’s guest is Stephanie Leaf from the Simple Living Made Simple podcast which features interviews with a wide range of simple living experts and provides encouragement and inspiration to her audience. Stephanie is a mother of 5, wife, entrepreneur, freelance writer, and simple living strat...
2023-09-1940 minThe Homestead EducationWalking away from Public Schooling with Mandy Davis of HomeBuilt EducationIt’s 2023, and public schools are in a downward spiral. For many parents, covid was the catalyst that woke up a deep-seated desire to take back responsibility for our children’s educational and emotional well-being. But is homeschooling really the answer to a broken system? Can we really meet all of our kids’ needs inside the four walls of our home?
Today’s podcast guest says, yes! A quality education might be more accessible than you think. Meet Mandy Davis, a former elementary school principal turned homemaker, homeschooler, and homesteader. Together we talk about our experienc...
2023-09-1548 minThe Homestead EducationLearning about Grain Mills with Bonnie Jones (GrainMaker)As homesteaders, we like to be prepared for anything - with a little grit and determination. But as modern homesteaders with an image to maintain, it’s still okay to embrace convenience! In today’s episode, Bonnie Jones of Grain Maker Grain Mills shows us how we can have the best of both: convenience through innovation and hard-earned self-sufficiency.
Bonnie and her husband were homeschool parents facing the Y2K scare of 1999 when they began their venture into grain milling as a home business and disaster preparation plan. The very first GrainMaker® mill was designed when the...
2023-09-1241 minThe Homestead EducationDiscussing Hard Topics in Agriculture with The Farm Babe (Michelle Miller)Can we demystify the world of plant breeding and genetic modification?
Meet Michelle Miller, the Farm Babe, on a mission to break down the barriers between consumers and farmers. She began her social media outreach almost nine years ago, fueled by frustration with misinformation about farming practices.
Michelle's story unfolds from a large-scale farm in Iowa to a small Timber Farm in Florida. As a keynote speaker and advocate, she champions the stories of farms of all sizes and shapes, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect in our food system.
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2023-09-0856 minThe Homestead EducationWomen Functioning Outside the Box with Brandy Von Holten of Country ToughReady to meet a real Baddie homesteader in every sense of the word? Buckle up and get ready for my conversation with Brandy Von Holten!
She’s the host of Country Tough, a podcast formerly known as Big Boss Mare, which won the number one podcast in Missouri for 2024 and was a top podcast in Missouri for three years running. Brandy is a former heavyweight fighter who has also competed in powerlifting. She has a degree in biology, a degree in criminal justice, and a master’s in teaching. And she writes children’s books in her spare t...
2023-09-0542 minThe Homestead EducationBeyond Personal Finance with Charla McKinleyHow can we teach our kids to understand how money works in real life before real consequences happen? Join us today as we talk with one of my favorite conference friends, Charla McKinley of Beyond Personal Finance!
Charla explains how she created a fun and interactive homeschool finance curriculum with the goal of training kids to make informed decisions about realistic careers that fund the housing and expenses that form the future lifestyle they envision.
Charla McKinley graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Finance. She went on to become a...
2023-09-0144 minThe Homestead EducationKnow Before You Drill with American Water LocatorsIf you’ve ever gone shopping for vacant land, you know how difficult it can be to find out which amenities are available on the property. A reliable water source and electricity are essentials for new and experienced homesteaders. And realtors don’t always have the deets.
In this podcast episode, we talk to my local friends Steven and Jessalyn Willis from American Water Locators to discuss their journey from coffee roasting to water locating and their involvement in mission work in Guatemala.
They are a family of 5, and they've been running a water...
2023-08-2941 minThe Homestead EducationSomething to be Proud of with Derrick JosiHow does a small, family-owned dairy farm survive over a hundred years and continue to grow in today’s shaky economy and flawed agricultural system—while maintaining a self-sufficient mindset?
Join me as I talk to Derrick Josi of TDF Honest Farming or, as I originally knew him, the Tillamook Dairy Farmer! Derrick Josi is steadfast in his quest to share farming through the community he’s established online behind the handle TDF Honest Farming. Born into a lineage of dairy farmers in the Pacific Northwest, he farms the same land as his great-grandfather, Alfred, who came...
2023-08-2547 minThe Homestead EducationEmbracing a Post-Vegan Lifestyle with HannahJo of Prairie Mountain HomesteadWould you give up city life and veganism to heal your chronic health issues? The modern homesteading movement has attracted suburban men and women with a thirst for knowledge, self-sufficiency, and holistic health, who are ready to reject modern societal norms in favor of freedom. We’re smack dab in the middle of a learning revolution, and I’m here for it!
Join us as we chat with HannahJo of Prairie Mountain Homestead about leaving a whole-foods plant-based diet and suburban life to be a traditional wife living a homestead life. HannahJo of PrairieMountainHomestead is the c...
2023-08-2256 minThe Homestead EducationHuge Announcement to Wrap Up Season 3Wow! This has been an amazing season with many interesting and intelligent guests helping us answer the questions we didn't know to ask.
Tune in to this episode for an update on our crazy summer along with a HUGE announcement.
Providing Fellowship for Homestead Women with Angela Miller: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-x85bv-13c0c56
Homestead Harvesters Community: www.homesteadharvesters.com
Homestead History Waitlist: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Kody's Links
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curr...
2023-07-2219 minThe Homestead EducationPracticing Zero Waste as a Suburban Homestead with Catie WarkHave you considered learning chemical-free tanning methods?
Colorado suburban homesteader Catie Wark shares her no-waste journey. One big part of her journey has been animal hyde tanning through the egg or tanning method. Follow Catie as The Western Wander Woman for ways to reduce waste as a homesteader.
Find Catie
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewesternwanderwoman/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewesternwanderwoman/
Bulk Alum: https://amzn.to/3pPSoGd
Kody's Links:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www...
2023-07-1150 minThe Homestead EducationUnderstanding Neurodivergent Kids with Jo MitchelhillHave you ever wondered how your neurodivergent would handle life on the farm or homestead? Jo Mitchelhill gives insight on how kids react to and embrace a rural life.
Find Jo Mitchelhill
Website: http://www.jomitchelhill.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/behaviourstrategiesandsupportforparents
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
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2023-07-0749 min
Elevating Motherhood143. Learning Self-Sufficiency & Homesteading Science with Kody Hanner“The modern homestead movement is 100% a state of mind. It’s the strive for self-sufficiency.”
My friend Kody Hanner wrote a homestead curriculum that my family adores. It’s being used by homeschoolers, schools, and I know some adults who could benefit from the huge amount of information in her homestead curriculum. Kody joins us today to talk about her curriculum, how it came to be, the modern homestead movement, life-long learning, parenting, and so much more.
Kody has generously offered a discount code for listeners of Elevating Motherhood. Use the code LORIBETH for 10% your purchase...
2023-03-1155 min
The Homeschool LoftcastMore on Homesteading and Homeschooling with Kody HannerToday we have a special treat! Kody Hanner is our special guest and Ashley Schnese is our special co-host. Join us as we talk about homesteading and home education.Kody Hanner is a wife, homesteader and homeschool mom of six who has devoted her life to agriculture and rural living. Kody has authored The Homestead Education series of homeschool curricula which incorporates homestead based science. She is also the host of The Homestead Education Podcast.Ashley Schnese is a wife, homesteader and homeschool mom of two boys. Along with her husband Dylan, they have created...
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