I've steadily been falling in love with soil over the last few years as I've learned more about what's happening under our feet. There is SO much beauitful and fascinating complexity there. So I was beyond excited to be joined by David Montgomery and Anne Bikle in this podcast episode. They are the authors of one of my favorite reads of the last year, "What Your Food Ate." You'll be head-over-heels for soil by the end of this episode!Learn more about David Montgomery and Anne Bikle here: https://www.dig2grow.com/Find them on twitter here: https://twitter.com/Dig2Grow Check out Redmond's Salt here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/salt and use code HOMESTEAD to get 15% offCheck out Redmond's Soil Test here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/soiltest and use code HOMESTEAD to get 15% off Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationWeekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letterMy essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.comMy homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.comOur Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.comJill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteaderJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead

We’ve talked about chickens a lot. By now, most of you have your coops and flocks, so it's time to take it to the next level. I'm joined by Dalia Monterroso, President of Chickenlandia, for this enlightening episode where we take a DEEP dive into the (fascinating!) history of chicken-keeping, how to work with HOAs, how to use the REST protocol for sick birds, how to determine if your hens are laying, and so much more.Learn more about Dalia Monterroso and her book here: https://welcometochickenlandia.com  Find Dalia's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZzxFOVXc7Ae8CMwL5MUe5wCheck out Redmond's Salt here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/salt and use code HOMESTEAD to get 15% offCheck out Redmond's Soil Test here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/soiltest and use code HOMESTEAD to get 15% off Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationWeekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letterMy essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.comMy homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.comOur Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.comJill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteaderJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead

One of the most common questions I get is "how do I design the perfect homestead layout?" The bad news? There isn't a one-size-fits-all formula. The good news? Once you understand a handful of concepts, you'll have the tools to know what your unique site needs to thrive. In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Angela Ferraro-Fanning of Axe and Root Homestead for this enlightening and inspiring conversation into permaculture, homestead design, and crafting a homestead that works FOR you instead of AGAINST you.Learn more about Angela (and her book) here: https://www.axeandroothomestead.com/Find Angela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axeandroothomestead/ Check out Redmond's Salt here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/salt and use code HOMESTEAD to get 15% offCheck out Redmond's Soil Test here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/soiltest and use code HOMESTEAD to get 15% off Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationWeekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letterMy essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.comMy homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.comOur Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.comJill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteaderJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead

What does trash have to do with homesteading? Well, everything. As we progress on our old-fashioned journeys, it quickly becomes apparent that everything is connected-- our food, our health, and our environments. And trash, specifically plastic, is a huge issue. However, once again, and old-fashioned mindset is the answer to this very modern problem. In this podcast episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by internationally published author and humorist Eve O. Schaub to discuss her new book, A Year of No Garbage. Not only does she make this topic entertaining, she makes it feel doable. You're going to enjoy this one.Learn more about Eve O. Schaub here: https://eveschaub.comCheck out Redmond's Salt here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/salt and use code HOMESTEAD to get 15% offCheck out Redmond's Soil Test here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/soiltest and use code HOMESTEAD to get 15% off Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationWeekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letterMy essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.comMy homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.comOur Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.comJill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteaderJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead

We talk a lot about connecting to nature here on the podcast, but it's usually through the lens of agriculture, cultivating, and farming.But that's just the beginning. Wildcrafting, hunting, and fishing connect us to the natural world in powerful way. I'm thrilled to be joined by author and angler, Conor Sullivan, in this podcast episode. We talk about the similarities between the ocean and the prairie, why fishing may just be your next old-fashioned adventure, how to start fishing as an adult (even if you've never done it before), and his best tried-and-true fish cooking tips.Learn more about Conor Sullivan here: https://www.conorjsullivan.com/ Follow Conor Sullivan's Instagram account here: https://www.instagram.com/sullivanlures/Preorder Old-Fashioned on Purpose now and get exclusive bonuses! http://oldfashionedbook.com/Learn more about the Modern Homestead Conference here: https://modernhomesteading.com/ Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationWeekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letterMy essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.comMy homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.comOur Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.comJill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteaderJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead