Pasture-Raised Pigs: Farm Fresh Homesteading Field Guide
Raise calm, healthy pigs on grass without wrecking your field. This Smithsonian-style explainer gives clear, step-by-step setup from fence to finish, tuned for backyard farming, homesteading life, and sustainable living. Learn daily moves, short stays, long rests, and simple checks that turn manure into soil health and pork with steady gains. Built for small acreage with a season-by-season plan, neighbor care, and clean records. Keywords: farm fresh, homesteading, backyard farming, sustainable living, organic gardening.
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Mixed Flock Mastery: Ducks & Geese for Homesteading Life and Backyard Farming
A Smithsonian-tone explainer that shows how to run a calm, efficient mixed flock where ducks and geese share one yard and one routine. Clear land and water design. Feed and niacin basics that keep legs strong. Season plans that prevent fights. Predator, health, and biosecurity habits that work every day. Outputs that pay back in eggs, mowing, pest patrol, compost, and a cleaner loop for the garden. Built for small acreage and tight schedules. This guide delivers farm fresh practice that fits organic gardening, sustainable living, homesteading life, and backyard farming goals.
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Eggs Every Morning: Predator-Proof Backyard Chickens | Homesteading How-To
Build a calm, high-output backyard flock the right way—clean eggs, low smell, and zero-breach nights. This Smithsonian-style field guide shows you how to size your coop, move air without drafts, set dry runs, read predator sign, and stack real defenses that stop raccoons, foxes, coyotes, and hawks. You’ll lock in steady production with water, feed, light, and nest care that works in heat or cold. Clear, humane, prevention-first steps for homesteading life, backyard farming, and sustainable living that deliver truly farm fresh eggs.
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Beginner’s Guide to Growing Ginger | Organic Gardening for Homesteading
In this episode, learn to grow tender baby ginger and firm mature rhizomes right in your backyard! This beginner's field guide outlines clear steps for growing ginger, ensuring success in your organic gardening efforts. Discover key techniques for backyard farming and embrace sustainable living practices throughout the season. We’ll dive into effective tips for soil preparation, watering, and harvesting your ginger while keeping your garden eco-friendly and organic. Join us as we explore this rewarding homesteading experience, empowering you to cultivate your own fresh ginger for delicious farm-to-table meals.
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Homemade Cold Process Soap - Gentle Bars for Homesteading and Self-Sufficiency
Learn how to make safe and gentle cold process soap with a comprehensive field guide tailored for homesteaders. This episode provides repeatable steps from setup to a four-week cure, making it perfect for anyone interested in sustainable living and backyard farming. With clear safety guidelines, exact temperatures, and clean documentation, you will be able to pass your own quality checks and create bars you can trust. Dive into the art of soap-making for self-sufficiency and discover how this simple skill can enhance your homesteading journey.
About Farm Fresh Homestead | Homesteading, Organic Gardening & Living Off the Land
Mary Boyd welcomes you to Farm Fresh Homestead — the ultimate podcast for anyone passionate about homesteading, sustainable living, organic gardening, and small-scale farming. Whether you live in the suburbs, countryside, or a city apartment with a small backyard, this how-to podcast offers practical advice to help you grow your own food, raise animals ethically, and live a more self-sufficient life. Each episode dives into step-by-step guidance on urban homesteading, backyard farming, and building your own thriving mini-farm using eco-friendly, 100% organic methods. From composting and soil preparation to natural pest control and year-round harvesting strategies, you'll gain the skills to make your land — no matter how small — truly productive. We’ll also explore the ethical, nutritional, and environmental benefits of backyard chickens, permaculture design, and farm-to-table cooking. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned homesteader, Mary brings you expert interviews, success...
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