The Homestead Journey

Oct 22 2023 186 ep. 33 mins 212
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The homesteading podcast dedicated to the pursuit of self-sufficiency, self reliance, and sustainability. Brian is a 4th generation homesteader located in beautiful upstate NY. Along with his wife, Bonnie (also a 4th generation homesteader) and their son Brian Jr., Brian has been actively homesteading on a 2 acre piece of land since 2008. This podcast is dedicated to their journey and is a call for others to join them in pursuing self sufficiency, self reliance, and sustainability.

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S4E171 Season Finale: 2023:A Season of Change

Oct 22 2023 21 mins  
2023 has been a season of change on our homestead. Some of that has been planned. So of it, not so much. On this final episode of season 4, I share with you some of those changes and some lessons I've learned. I also share with you my vision for season 5.Until next time, keep up the good work!!BrianSupport the showhttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/bloghttp://www.thehomesteadjourne

S4E170 11 Reasons Why Empty Nesting Hasn't Been As Traumatic As We Thought It Would Be

Oct 15 2023 68 mins  
In this final episode Bonnie joins me on one last episode in our series on Empty Nest Homesteading . We expected this transition to be far more traumatic than it has been. While we understand that everyone's journey is different, on this episode we share 11 Reasons why we think we've been able to make this transition so smoothly .Enjoy!!BrianSupport the showhttp://www.thehomesteadj

S4E169 How Is Homesteading Different From Farming?

Sep 25 2023 26 mins  
This week I spent a lot of time reading the policy manuals of the Farm Bureau and the NY Farm Bureau. As I did, I spent quite a bit of time thinking about how homesteading and farming are the same. And how they are different. On this episode, I share my thoughts on that as well as why I think homesteading is crucial to solving the issue of aging farmers.Enjoy!!BrianSupport the show

S4E168 Why I Joined The Farm Bureau

Sep 18 2023 15 mins  
Back in May at the Southern Adirondack Homesteading Festival, I was introduced to Natalie, the manager of our local region for the NY Farm Bureau. We became friends. She has been trying to convince me to join the organization, but I wasn't convinced that it would be a good fit. While their mission is advocacy and education relating to agricultural issues, I didn't think they would

S4E167 Six Lessons I (re)Learned at the Fall Gathering of the Homesteaders of New England 2023

Sep 11 2023 24 mins  
This past weekend, I had the privilege of helping Jack Pollner put on the Fall Gathering of the Homesteaders of New England. What a great time!!! On this episode I share with you about the event, including 6 lessons I've (re)learned by attending the event. Enjoy!!BrianSupport the showhttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/bloghttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletterhttp://www.theh

S4E166 Lessons I've Learned From My WORST Garden EVER!!

Sep 03 2023 32 mins  
This year my garden has sucked. Worst. Garden. Ever. It's been one of those gardening seasons that could make you want to quit gardening. Forever.But, instead, I'm trying to learn some lessons. Some lessons that I hope will help me be successful in years to come. Hopefully it will inspire you to keep gardening even if things haven't gone well for you either.Enjoy!!BrianSupport the

S4E165 Southern Adirondack Homesteading Festival: What Is Homesteading?

Aug 20 2023 52 mins  
On today's episode we jump back to May's Southern Adirondack Homesteading Festival and the talk I gave called "What Is Homesteading".Enjoy!!BrianSupport the showhttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/bloghttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletterhttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/supporthttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.nethttps://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcasthttps://www.

S4E164 Steam Canning With A VKP (Harvest) Multi-Use Steam Canner

Aug 13 2023 32 mins  
On this episode, we take a deep dive into steam canning. I talk about it's history, the journey to "approval" and when it should be used.I also talk about the VKP Multi-Use Steam Canner that we just purchased. I've put it through its paces; as a steam canner, a hot water bath canner and a stock pot. Do I recommend it? Listen and find out!!VKP Multi-Use Steam CannerVKP Dome Style St

S4E163 Five Reasons You Should Quit Doing Some Things

Jul 30 2023 37 mins  
This week, we sent our last remaining American Guinea Hogs off to their new home in Michigan . It is a bittersweet day for us. And while a lot of thought went into making this decision, it is very easy to second guess "quitting" something. And, so on this episode I remind you (and myself) that it is ok to quit things. In fact, sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves is to

S4E162 Lifesteading With Amy Dingmann - Empty Nest Homesteading

Jul 23 2023 45 mins  
On this episode, I am joined once again by Amy Dingmann from A Farmish Kind of Life as we talk about "lifesteading" and her journey so far into being an empty nester.Enjoy!!BrianSupport the showhttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/bloghttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletterhttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/supporthttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.nethttps://www.facebook.com/TheHo