The Coop

Educational and inspirational conversations with the homesteaders who are at the forefront of the modern homesteading movement.

The Coop is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Coop, a education show with 27 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  Ep 27: 10 Lessons from 10 Years of Homesteading w/ Anna Sakawsky

  Aug 14, 202659 minS1

  In this solo episode of The Coop, Homestead Living Editor-in-Chief Anna Sakawsky reflects on more than ten years of living this homesteading life and shares the 10 biggest lessons it has taught her. Rather than focusing only on practical skills, Anna digs into the deeper truths that shape a sustainable, meaningful homesteading journey: why mindset matters more than acreage, why starting before you’re ready is essential, and why perfection is never the goal. She talks about the dangers of taking on too much too soon, the value of treating “failures” as lessons, the myth of complete self-sufficiency, and the quiet power of regularly checking your actions against your real priorities. If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure whether you’re doing this “right,” this honest conversation is for you!

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  Episode #26

  Ep 26: Homesteading on an Acre or Less (Yes, Even Livestock) w/ Cassidy Cornell

  Jul 31, 20261h 24mS1

  In Episode #26 of The Coop , Anna sits down with Cassidy Cornell (suburban homesteader, backyard farmer, author of The One Acre Homestead , and McMurray Hatchery team member) for a practical, encouraging conversation about raising food (and livestock) on a smaller scale. Cassidy shares her journey into homesteading and how she’s been able to raise chickens, meat birds, ducks, quail, rabbits, and goats on a modest property. She offers clear, experience-based advice on choosing the right animals, managing limited space, and avoiding the biggest mistakes new small-space homesteaders often make. Anna and Cassidy dig into breed recommendations for high egg production versus efficient meat birds, the unique needs of ducks and quail, whether rabbits and goats make sense in tighter spaces, and how to design systems that maximize food production without overwhelming your time or property. They also talk about the importance of community sufficiency (sourcing what you can’t raise yourself from local producers) and the value of staying realistic about your current season of life. Whether you’re working with a quarter-acre suburban lot, dealing with zoning restrictions, or simply want to get more from the land you already have, this episode delivers practical ideas and genuine encouragement. You don’t need a large farm to start producing real food.

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  Episode #25

  Ep 25: Why Animal Foods Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Diet w/ Abey Scaglione

  Jul 17, 20261h 20m

  In Episode #25 of The Coop , Anna sits down with Abey Scaglione (a farmer, writer, and the author of Radical Farm: Animals, Food, and Our Future ) for a thoughtful conversation about food, farming, and what truly nourishes both people and the land. Abey shares her journey from becoming a vegetarian at age 13, through trying out veganism and even raw veganism and “fruitarianism,” to embracing a diet centered around nutrient-dense animal foods … especially when she wanted to start a family. She describes feeling constantly hungry and preoccupied with food on plant-based diets, and how adding high-quality meat, dairy, and eggs brought satiety, better energy, and a renewed relationship with eating. Now living on Salt Spring Island, Abey and her family raise sheep, cattle, turkeys, and chickens while growing vegetables, fruit, and medicinal plants. Through her hands-on experience, she has come to see the vital role animals play in regenerative farming … building soil health, increasing biodiversity, and creating truly sustainable systems. Abey doesn’t shy away from the bigger questions facing our food system today. She explores why animal agriculture is often demonized, while pointing out the environmental and health costs of large-scale monocrop agriculture and ultra-processed plant-based foods. Whether you eat meat or not, this episode invites you to look deeper at where your food comes from, challenge popular narratives around animal vs. plant-based eating, and consider what truly nourishes both people and the planet. Where to find Abey: https://www.radicalfarmbook.com/ https://www.instagram.com/abeyonthefarm/

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  Episode #24

  Ep 24: How to Grow Real Food That Actually Feeds Your Family w/ David The Good

  Jul 3, 20261h 19m

  In episode #24 of The Coop, Anna Sakawsky sits down with David The Good to discuss survival gardening: practical, low-input ways to grow abundant, calorie-dense food that truly feeds your family. David shares his journey from a childhood gardener to author, YouTuber, permaculture gardener, and nursery owner in South Alabama. He emphasizes that survival gardening isn’t about panic mode or doomsday prepping, but about building the skills and systems so you can reliably produce food when it matters most. The core principle: suit your garden to your climate. Don’t force plants that don’t belong, look at what traditionally grew in your area, what commercial farms grow successfully, and what thrives with your rainfall, soil, and conditions. He stresses focusing first on high-calorie staples suited to your region … whether potatoes and corn farther north or plantains, cassava, and yams in warmer climates. David encourages experimentation, saving seeds from what performs best in your backyard, and using simple, durable tools like a good machete, broad hoe, and broadfork. He also shares his “compost everything” philosophy, including burying animal remains and using weeds and waste to build soil fertility through compost teas and direct application. Throughout the conversation, David reminds listeners that gardening success comes from observation, adaptation, and steady improvement over time rather than perfection or complicated systems. Whether you’re just starting or scaling up, the goal is resilience: growing food you can count on while enjoying the process. This episode is packed with grounded wisdom for anyone wanting to move beyond hobby gardening toward real food security and self-reliance.

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  Episode #23

  Ep 23: Healthy Homemade Alternatives to Soda & Coffee w/ CeAnne Kosel

  Jun 19, 20261h 3m

  In Episode #23 of The Coop, Anna Sakawsky sits down with longtime friend and fellow homesteader CeAnne Kosel of Farmhouse Teas to talk about creating delicious, better-for-you drink alternatives at home. CeAnne shares how her journey began with growing calendula flowers and expanded into making teas, salves, and eventually healthier replacements for coffee and soda. After developing a sugar allergy that caused her throat to swell and becoming sensitive to caffeine, she started experimenting in the kitchen. What began as personal necessity turned into a thriving business creating healthy, flavorful herbal tea blends and flavorings for homemade sodas, kombucha, and more. In this conversation, Anna and CeAnne discuss: How CeAnne developed her popular “Not Coffee” alternative and a wide variety of soda syrups (vanilla cream, root beer, fruit flavors, and more) The basics of making kombucha, water kefir, and ginger bugs as fizzy drink options Practical tips for busy families … including how to store ferments when life gets hectic Why homemade versions can be more budget-friendly and taste better than store-bought options The importance of starting simple and finding what works for your family’s tastes and schedule If you’ve been wanting to move away from conventional sodas and coffee without feeling deprived, this conversation will give you the inspiration and practical starting points you need.

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