Family Homesteading on a half acre in North Central Illinois
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Welcome to The Two Acre Homestead. Come along with us, Kevin and Lisa, on our journey from a small suburban homestead lifestyle to our new lifestyle homesteading in the rural countryside of Southern Arizona. We'll share with you our tips, tricks, successes and failures from both our past suburban lifestyle to our new rural lifestyle all on The Two Acre Homestead.
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One of the premier Permaculture teachers and designers in North America with over two decades of experience in the field. His passionate and visionary presentations and curriculum have inspired and motivated teachers and thousands of students since his days as a high school teacher at a open community free school which he graduated from in 86' in Glenmoore, PA. Andrew lived off the grid in West Virginia for 8 years where he designed and built his Permaculture Ph.d homestead, including a 1600 ...
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Bootstrap Farmer Radio is a podcast that focuses on empowering growers and gardeners with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful, whether they are backyard gardeners, flower farmers, or market farmers. We interview farmers from all walks of life to share their experiences and give helpful tips to growers, no matter where they are in their journey. If you’re just starting your gardening business, an experienced market farmer or home gardener, or growing your first plants in th ...
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Clea Chandmal and I discuss her journey to and with Permaculture. We discuss her innovative systems in India and her insights into Tropical Permaculture. We explore Tigers, Vashtu and the ethics of Permaculture. Clea shares stories of her time studying and talking with Bill Mollison which for me was one of the highlights of our conversation. Clea w…
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Join us on One For The Road Please Follow us on the links you find below! Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550681080636&mibextid=LQQJ4d Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/twochickshomestead/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1538220929886046/?ref=share Tel…
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Politics, Permaculture & Spirituality-A Conversation with Heavy Meadow
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This is a conversation about our personal philosophies and our lives as artists and creators in the modern age.We discuss social media, technology, consciousness, evolution, history and politics. Enjoy this rich and varied discussion of all things Permaculture and beyond!You can find our class to register here-https://www.permaculturenewyork.com/an…
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Join us on this episode while we chat about the past two weeks and jumping head first into some new "curriculum" Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6155068108…
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Episode 106: Catchup Doesn't Belong On Hotdogs
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Join us on this Episode while we play catch up after a little break! Totally Twisted Terrariums Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550681080636&mibextid=LQQ…
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Join us on this epsiode while we chat about the new chicken tractor we built, and we upgraded the recording tools too! Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6155…
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Join us on this episode while we chat about the storms we got, losing a laying hen, and a few other topics Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550681080636&m…
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Episode 103: Project Chicken Expansion Complete
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Join us on this episode while we chat about finishing the chicken run, and a few other odds and ends over the past week! Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61…
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Joins us on this episode while we chat about fencing in the yard and giving the chickens more room to roam around Fencing Step in Posts Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/pr…
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Join us on this event where we talk about the good and the bad of this past weekends ARRL Field Day. Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550681080636&mibexti…
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Join us on this Epsiode while we chat about 5 reasons why we shouldn't be at 100, and 5 Reasons why we hit 100! Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550681080…
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Episode 99: Out With The Old, In With The New
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Join us on this episode while we chat about rabbit processing day and adding new animals! Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550681080636&mibextid=LQQJ4d Fa…
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Permaculture Perspectives with Brock Dolman
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A packed and meaningful interview here for you, some really potent permaculture history and explorations into the well known Occidental Arts and Ecology Center in Sonoma County CA. through the mind of Brock Dolman, Brocks depth of experience is unparalleled in the permaculture community , international in scope and teaching powerful PDC's three tim…
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Join us on this episode while we chat about the work we got done last week while Nate was on vacation! Garden tool Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550681…
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Episode 97: May Everything Happen At Once
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Join us for this episode where we talk about the past few weeks. May is always a busy month and May 2024 doesnt dissapoint! Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id…
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Join us on this episode while we chat about all the fun stuff this past weekend during the 2024 Workshop Illinois Meetup! Outhouse Motion Lights Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebo…
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Join us on this episode while we chat about prep for next weekends event and sexing the rabbits! Arm protectors Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550681080…
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067. Interview with David and Nancy Libby from Maplewood Homestead
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In today's episode, Kevin and Lisa have the pleasure of interviewing David and Nancy Libby from Maplewood Homestead. We'll talk about raising kids on the homestead, and aging on the homestead. Plus doing all the things. And developing skills that have fallen out of style -- and why that is so important. Be sure to support out our guests here: Maple…
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Episode 94: Experiencing a Heilung Ritual
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Join us on this Epsiode while we chat about Erin's experience at a Heilung Ritual and how homesteading made that happen. We want your feedback so be sure to email us or post in telegram! Heilung "Anoana" Heilung "Traust" Heilung "Krigsgaldr" Heilung "Lifa Full Show" Amplified History tour website Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca…
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Join us on this episode while we talk about some a few minor updates and some big conversations we have had with the kids over the years. Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/…
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Join Us at Farm Resort: 2 Days of Game-Changing Farming Secrets with JM Fortier
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Join us at the Farm Resort in White Wright, Texas on April 27th and 28th for an event that will transform your farming skills. Learn from JM Fortier, an experienced market farmer and speaker. Get ready for workshops on boosting farm productivity, soil management, and innovative growing techniques. You'll also have the opportunity to see hands-on de…
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On a previous episode we talked about how a financial storm was coming. This one hit us personally, when Kevin lost his secular job. How did homesteading help us to weather this storm? We'll discuss that in part one on today's episode. To learn more about our journey and read our new Blog articles, be sure to visit our website at www.thetwoacrehome…
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Join us on this Episode while we chat about the past few weeks, Updates on the Kits, Composting Outhouse, and The Illinois Meetup! Illinois Workshop Meetup Tickets Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio:…
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Join us on this Episode while we talk about dealing with Rats in the Rabbitry and how we fixed the issue. Gamo Air Rifle Tomcat Bait Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profi…
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This talk with returning guests from Bouldin Food Forest. Vanessa Bates and Ben McConnell are for individuals interested in or currently engaged in market farming and navigating the new challenges and opportunities that come with being over 50. As we age, our physical capabilities can change, and once straightforward tasks may become more demanding…
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Join us on this episdoe while we chat about our struggles to stay on track with the skills we take on! Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550681080636&mibex…
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Join us on this Episode while chat about the upcoming meetup with Tim from The Workshop and the explosion of rabbit kits! Workshop Meetup Tickets The Workshop Telegram Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Ra…
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When Disaster Strikes: Real Stories of Farm Resilience & Recovery
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In September 2023, Bouldin Food Forest faced a test of strength and spirit when ferocious winds tore through their farm, ravaging structures and leaving chaos in their wake. In this heartfelt video, Vanessa and Ben unveil the reality of severe weather impacts on agriculture and share a powerful testament to resilience and recovery. Watch as they re…
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A Bigger in Texas Market Farm | Bouldin Food Forest
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Meet Ben and Vanessa of Bouldin Food Forest serving the Austin, Texas market. Bouldin Food Forest grows rich, nutrient-dense food using regenerative agriculture methods. It’s a throwback to when agriculture was about craftsmanship, not industrial mechanization and chemicals favored by today’s large factory farms. The result: beautiful vegetables an…
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8 Profit Crops for Greenhouse Growing
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The Greenhouse and Hoop House Grower's Handbook What crops make the most money in a Hoop House? What options do farmers need when growing year-round? What are ways big growers leverage every square inch of protected culture? Andrew Mefferd, the author of The Greenhouse and Hoop House Growers Handbook, discussed his motivation and observations in wr…
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Join us on this episode while we chat about Sap, Rabbits, Storms, Seeds, and A Mouse in the house! Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550681080636&mibextid=…
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Join us on this episode while we chat about dealing with fools spring, seed starting, and the rabbits! Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550681080636&mibex…
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GMO Vs. Hybrid Seeds- A Very Deep Dive with Andrew Mefferd
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We dive deep. And we mean deep into how hybrid seeds are developed and brought to market with Andrew Mefferd. Andrew is the owner/editor of Growing For Market Magazine, author of The Greenhouse and Hoop House Grower's Handbook, and served many years at the trial farm at Johnny's Selected Seeds. His intense knowledge of seeds and the seed industry m…
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Join us on this episode while we chat about ramping things up for the year! Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550681080636&mibextid=LQQJ4d Facebook page: h…
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We wanted to answer some questions we've received from our listeners on our various social media platforms today! Here are a few references we mentioned in this episode: Resources on thetwoacrehomestead.com: How to Start Homesteading Fast How to Start Homesteading Inexpensively Previous podcast episodes: S2 E13: How to Start Homesteading Fast S1 E1…
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What Do Farm Nerds Talk About After Hours?
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A family reunion of sorts, Bootstrap Farmer welcomes Andrew Mefferd, publisher of Growing for Market Magazine and author of The Greenhouse and Hoop House Grower's Handbook, to the studio, along with Bootstrap Farmers Director of Sales Randy Cummings & Customer Service Specialist Kari Danial. Host Nick, Randy, and Andrew have known each other for cl…
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064. Interview with Sarah Withers from Nest In the West
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Today Lisa is interviewing Sarah Withers from Nest In the West. She and her husband homestead in Phoenix, Arizona. They were vegans at one time, but ended up raising chickens, rabbits, Jersey cows, and goats, and garden as well. We're excited to bring you their story. Please support Sarah by following her on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nest.in…
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Join us on this Episode while we chat about our coping mechanisms for Stress and Anxiety. Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550681080636&mibextid=LQQJ4d Fa…
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063. Interview with Heather Stone from Sage and Stone Homestead
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Today Lisa has the pleasure of interviewing Heather Stone from Sage and Stone Homestead. Heather has a successful YouTube channel. She raises and is very knowledgeable about goats, especially Nigerian Dwarfs and Lamancha. Lisa picks her brain on her experience raising goats for dairy and meat purposes. Be sure to support Heather and her husband Lev…
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Episode 84: Chores And Livestock During The Deep Freeze
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Join us on this episode while we talk about caring for the animals, what we do in sub zero temps, and how we fixed some frozen pipes in the house. Big Buddy Heater BBQ Tank Hose Kit For Big Buddy Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshom…
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Reaction to JM Fortier Interview by Bootstrap Farmer Podcast Crew
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In this reaction video, the Bootstrap Farmer Podcast crew dives deeper into the JM Fortier interview with Bootstrap Farmer ( https://youtu.be/Kd_jZnRaQbk ) and discus individual takeaways from @TheMarketGardeners TIMESTAMPS: 00:17 Intro 00:45 Farm Sustainability 09:59 School and Healthy Living 19:45 Increasing Greenhouse Production 27:38 Keeping Yo…
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Join us on this Episode while we chat about the deep freeze, rabbits, and a few hot takes we have noticed. Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead Ham Radio: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550681080636&m…
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Being a Market Gardener means serving our buyers where they are most likely to convert into repeatable sales at prices to keep you thriving in your agricultural business. In this episode, we look at many sales opportunities small farms have to serve their markets through traditional farmers markets, direct-to-consumer delivery, partnerships, and ad…
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FARM AMBASSADOR, MICHAEL BELL, DALLAS 1/2 ACRE FARM
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No stranger to the DFW growing community, Michael Bell runs a small farm just outside Dallas, TX. He sells direct to consumer seasonal salad veggies directly to his clients on his low-stress terms. If you think you need a lot of acreage or even a water supply, check out what Michael has accomplished, truly keeping a manageable scale as he bootstrap…
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062. Getting Off the Food System - Meat and Dairy
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Welcome to our seventh season! In today's episode, Kevin and Lisa will again explore the how and why of raising meat as part of their homestead. To learn more about our journey and read our new Blog articles, be sure to visit our website at www.thetwoacrehomestead.com Here are links to the previous episodes we mentioned: S2 E4: Growing Meat In Your…
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Who Can Be a Market Gardener| Market Gardener Podcast by Bootstrap Farmer, Ep2
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Nick & Karl Binger of Market Garden Paris Natural Farms discuss the qualities of a great market gardener. Patience, planning, and hard work will go a long way as new farmers leave corporate jobs, start second incomes & plan retirement income goals. ************************************ Thanks for listening. Bootstrap Farmer! ► Subscribe and hit the …
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A deep exploration of Permaculture's roots with Michael Pilarski , David Harper and IPraise be to Hippies!There's more to do then just selling tomatoes at the farmers market.Hear about the first Permaculture Design certification course offered in the U.S. in the Pacific Northwest by Bill Mollison in 1982 and the cast of characters around it. Hear M…
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Join us on this episode while we chat a little about 2023 and what to look forward to in 2024! Books from Jonathan Bean Building Our House This Is My Home, This Is My School Code118 Affiliate link: https://code-wallets.com?sca_ref=4008741.JM0Cs0FInQ Link Tree: https://twochicks.ittybitty.tips/ Website: https://www.twochickshomestead.com/ Homestead …
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What is a Market Gardener? | Market Gardener by Bootstrap Farmer, Ep 1
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Are you a Gardener, Hobby Farm, Farmer, or Market Gardner? Bootstrap Farmer supports all growers no matter where they are scaled. But in this new Market Gardener series, we are diving deep into what drives local food and food economics through the lens of farmers working their land year-round. In this first episode, Nick & Karl Binger of Paris Natu…
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Jean-Martin Fortier A Celebration of Small Farming
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Bootstrap Farmer engages in an enlightening conversation with legendary Jean-Martin Fortier @TheMarketGardeners on various subjects concerning the state of small-scale farming as a profession. We share the belief that there's a vast potential to cater to all market sizes, and it's crucial now more than ever for those at the forefront of this sector…
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