Ep. 73 Impact of Upcoming Changes on Farm Food

Homestead Shop Talk

Jason, Al, and Ben discuss their recent activities in homesteading, including weather conditions, pig farming experiments, and butchering classes. Ben shares insights from his pig butchering class, highlighting the camaraderie among participants and the challenges of teaching. Al recounts his experience butchering turkeys and pouring concrete for a cattle chute, emphasizing the importance of proper techniques and weather considerations. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various topics ranging from building structures for livestock, wildlife encounters, holiday preparations, and personal experiences with Christmas traditions. They share insights on DIY projects, community feedback on their work, and the challenges of managing home projects while engaging with their audience. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of farming, including the challenges of content creation related to farming videos, the impact of political changes on small-scale farming, and the future of local economies in agriculture. They share personal experiences and insights on navigating social media, the importance of small farms, and the potential for legislative changes to support local farmers.

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Homestead Shop Talk is a weekly audio podcast hosted by Jason Contreras (@sowtheland), Ben Hollar (@thehollarhomestead) and Al Lumnah (@lumnahacres). Three dudes with different homesteads talking about homestead life, content creation, growing a homestead and building a life worth living for. Thanks for listening!