Homesteaders of America

Welcome to the OFFICIAL Homesteaders of America podcast! A podcast all about homesteading, gardening, livestock, natural living, and the celebration of this beautiful homesteading lifestyle. We talk about current events, inspiration, the Homesteaders of America conference, the homestead life, and more!Enjoy interviews with some of the nation's top farmers and homesteaders, newbies and experienced homesteaders, and tips and tricks along the way.

Homesteaders of America is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 64 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 81. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Homesteaders of America, a education show with 64 episodes published.

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  Homesteaders of America

  E63: When Farm Growth Costs Too Much | Garrett & Isabelle Heydt of Solstice Beef Company

  Jul 22, 202659 min

  Garrett and Isabelle Heydt of Solstice Beef Company join Amy Fewell to share how their love of outdoor education, community, and real food grew into a thriving regenerative farm in Central Virginia—and why they eventually had to simplify it. At their busiest, the Heydts were raising 3,200 broiler chickens, 50 pigs, 200 turkeys, and 40 beef cattle in a single season, all while raising young children. Then a succession of family health emergencies, backlogged orders, and one late-night breaking point forced them to ask a difficult question: Is the farm working for our family, or are we working for the farm? Garrett and Isabelle explain why they narrowed their operation to beef, made the painful decision to leave a multigenerational family farm, and began managing cattle across leased land. They also share how they have redefined success around faith, family culture, community, and stewardship rather than endless growth. Isabelle opens up about her personal experience with rheumatoid arthritis, the elimination diet and lifestyle changes she credits with changing her health, and the connection she sees between healthy soil and a healthy gut. She also introduces Paced Healing and her four-module program, The Sovereign Step , which uses lessons from her Appalachian Trail thru-hike to help people approach major lifestyle changes one step at a time. In this episode we talk about: How Garrett and Isabelle went from climbing and outdoor education to farming Starting a farm with broiler chickens on 12 acres What happened when they tried to offer every product to every customer The family emergency that exposed their breaking point Why simplifying did not mean quitting Leaving a multigenerational farm without abandoning their agricultural calling Raising cattle and regenerating soil on leased land The difference between a circle of influence and a circle of concern Redefining success for a farm family Isabelle’s personal rheumatoid arthritis and elimination-diet journey The soil-gut connection and moving away from fear-based wellness Why difficult choices can create the greatest opportunities Choosing to see God’s plan as an opportunity rather than a burden Resources Mentioned: Solstice Beef Company: https://solsticebeef.com/ Paced Healing: www.pacedhealing.com⁠ Follow Homesteaders Of America Online: Instagram ⁠@homesteadersofamerica⁠Facebook ⁠ / homesteadersofamerica⁠ Website ⁠ https://homesteadersofamerica.com ⁠ Follow Garrett & Isabelle Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solsticebeefco/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solsticebeef/ Podcast Sponsors: Nutrimill: https://nutrimill.com/

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  E61: From Zero Experience to a Booming Farm Business: The Power of Authentic Marketing | Dana & Lauren Cavalea of Freedom Farms NY

  Jun 17, 202645 min

  You don't need a lifetime of farming experience to build a successful farm. Dana and Lauren Cavalea share how they went from corporate careers and zero agricultural background to growing a thriving direct-to-consumer meat business on more than 300 acres. Along the way, they discuss the realities of raising livestock, selling beef, expanding a farm business, and why adaptability, strong marketing, and faith have been just as important as hard work. If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to start farming from scratch, this conversation will encourage you to boldly take the first step! In this episode, we cover: - How two complete beginners unexpectedly became farmers on 130 acres - Buying their first cattle, pigs, and chickens with no farming experience - Learning hard lessons about livestock, butchering, and selling their first beef - Growing from 130 acres to more than 300 through strategic land purchases - Building a nationwide direct-to-consumer meat business - Selling beef shares, meat boxes, and working with other local farmers - The business skills every profitable farmer needs beyond raising livestock - Beef shares vs. individual meat boxes: the pros and cons of each model - What it really takes to ship frozen meat across the country - Using authentic storytelling and social media to grow a loyal customer base - Why flexibility, continual learning, and adapting have been key to their success - Following God's leading, embracing new challenges, and encouraging others to simply get started View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube . Thank you to our sponsors! NutriMill.com | High-quality small kitchen appliance products that function well, are easy to use, and promote healthy eating NewLightHealth.com | High-quality natural supplements and health products to simplify your wellness and support your family naturally ShareHealthcare.com | A Christian-based, health-sharing community where members come together to cover medical needs RESOURCES MENTIONED Head over to Freedom Farms to see their full lineup of high-quality meat selections and more! CONNECT Dana & Lauren Cavalea | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Homesteaders of America | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

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  Episode #60

  E60: How One Company is Building a Parallel Food System in America | Pete Strayer of Azure Standard

  May 27, 202637 minS0

  <p>America’s food system is changing, and the homesteading movement is playing a bigger role than you may realize.  In this conversation, Pete of Azure Standard shares the inspiring story behind the nationwide organic food company, their mission to strengthen regenerative agriculture and local food systems, and why more families are seeking clean, trustworthy food sources.  We also discuss supply chains, small farms, community resilience, and the growing movement toward rebuilding American agriculture from the ground up.  If you care about food freedom, regenerative farming, and creating a healthier future for the next generation, don’t miss this conversation!</p><p>In...

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  Episode #59

  E59: The Family Milk Cow Revival | Shawn & Beth Dougherty

  May 13, 202651 minS0

  <p>The family milk cow has been making its comeback… for good reason!  In this episode, Shawn and Beth Dougherty share practical wisdom every beginner needs to hear on choosing the right homestead dairy cow, managing excess milk,, and building a low-input farm that works with nature instead of against it.  We also dive into dual-purpose dairy genetics, the value of multi-generational homesteading, and why home-centered living is about far more than simply producing food.</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><p>- Why the family milk cow has long been considered the heart of every homestead</p><p>...

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  Episode #58

  E58: A Generational Perspective on the Call to Homesteading | Hazel Nieves

  Apr 29, 202644 minS0

  <p>Hazel shares her story of an unstable childhood, raising six kids (including triplets) on her own, and how those experiences shaped the way she views home and family today.  We talk about why so many people feel pulled toward homesteading right now— not just for land or animals, but for a more hands-on, intentional way of living.  This conversation is a reminder that homesteading is less about having the perfect setup and more about building a life centered around home, faith, family, practical skills, and what matters most to you.</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><p>- Ha...

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