The Shepherdess

Grace is an entrepreneur, Shepherdess, and rotational grazing enthusiast. This eclectic mix converges here on the Shepherdess Podcast where we talk about regenerative farming for profit, raising Dorper sheep, and daily life as a small-scale, regenerative farmer.

The Shepherdess is a education podcast hosted by Grace, with 122 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.

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  The Shepherdess

  Self-Sufficiency or Community? Building Food Security Without Overcomplicating Your Homestead | Angi Schneider of Creative Simple Living

  Jul 28, 202646 min

  Sign up for my FREE one-hour masterclass on raising, grazing, and marketing sheep for $480 per head Order my book for beginner sheep farmers on small acreage Food preservation matters just as much as food production, and today’s guest is here to prove it. Angi Schneider of Creative Simple Living shares the confidence-building lesson from her grandmother that started her journey into food preservation, and we dive into the most common practical questions about canned meals. Angi also shares her thoughts on freeze dryers, what Hurricane Harvey taught her about self-sufficiency, and her best advice for beginning a garden or a homestead without burning out. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introducing Angi Schneider and why food preservation matters as much as production 04:10 Angi’s current homestead and navigating life after her husband's cancer diagnosis 06:28 How Angi’s grandmother instilled in her confidence that changed everything 8:38 Overcoming the fear of pressure canning and canning meat for the first time 10:53 Practical questions: shelf life, nutrient breakdown, and rotating canned goods 15:01 Preserving the harvest and setting realistic goals for jar inventory 18:47 Strategies for getting picky eaters to eat canned meals 20:37 Canning gamey meats, why lamb comes out more tender, and the best cuts to can 24:21 Angi's honest take on freeze dryers and what 2020 taught her about self-sufficiency 28:42 Starting a garden without burnout: fruit trees, raised beds, and a simple soil approach 41:20 Avoiding homestead burnout by starting small and evaluating your capacity ABOUT ANGI Angi Schneider lives on a small homestead along the Texas Gulf Coast with her husband and children. For over 30 years they have sought to reduce their dependence on commercial products and the grocery store by growing and preserving food, living a DIY lifestyle and cooking simple, tasty meals from scratch. Angi shares gardening tips, food preservation recipes and other simple living ideas on her blog Creative Simple Living (https://creativesimpleliving.com). She has also written two books on preserving food – The Ultimate Guide to Preserving Vegetables and Pressure Canning for Beginners and Beyond. RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out Angi’s books: Pressure Canning for Beginners and Beyond The Ultimate Guide to Preserving Vegetables CONNECT WITH ANGI Website: https://creativesimpleliving.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeSimpleLiving/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_simple_living/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/creativesimpleliving/ CONNECT WITH ME Email: shepherdess@shepherdess.com Patreon: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessPatreon Blog: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessBLOG Merch: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessMERCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyfarms.shepherdess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyFarmsDorpers MORE FROM THIS EPISODE View full show notes and transcript on the blog Watch this episode on YouTube Send the Shepherdess your feedback about this episode! Support the show

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  Food Preservation 101 with Carolyn of Homesteading Family | What I Learned After Canning 500lbs of Meat

  Jul 21, 202652 min

  Sign up for my FREE one-hour masterclass on raising, grazing, and marketing sheep for $480 per head Order my book for beginner sheep farmers on small acreage I was so excited to sit down with Carolyn of Homesteading Family, whose videos gave me a huge head start on my first pressure canning project. We cover water bath vs. pressure canning, the most common mistakes that lead to failed seals and siphoning, and how Carolyn shapes her family’s diet around what actually grows and preserves well instead of trying to stock her pantry like a grocery store. If you're new to food preservation or looking to simplify a system that's become too much work, this episode is full of practical, tested advice you can begin using today! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction to Carolyn’s North Idaho homestead and how she arrived at this lifestyle 00:05:42 Why community sufficiency beats total self-sufficiency 00:07:25 Shaping your diet around what you actually grow instead of stocking every ingredient in your pantry 00:09:48 Practical tips to streamline your growing, preserving, and eating 00:13:37 Fighting homestead burnout by giving up the pressure to “do it all” 00:16:48 Water bath vs. pressure canning, and the pH science behind food safety 00:22:25 Signs that your canned food has gone bad, and what's actually safe to eat 00:24:35 Troubleshooting failed seals, fat layers, and siphoning in the jar 00:32:49 Nutrient loss in canned vs. freeze-dried food and how to build a rotation system 00:38:17 Practical ways to fit canning into your schedule and choosing the right canning equipment 00:42:24 Troubleshooting liquid loss and when to choose freeze-drying instead of canning RESOURCES MENTIONED Shop the All American Pressure Canners —Carolyn’s top choice for pressure canning Check out the Presto Electric Canner she recommends for beginners Get step-by-step guidance from Carolyn’s canning class on water bath canning, pressure canning, safety, and recipes Subscribe to the Homestead Kitchen Magazine for tested preserving recipes, homesteading tips, and more! CONNECT WITH CAROLYN Website: https://homesteadingfamily.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HomesteadingFamily Podcast: https://homesteadingfamily.com/podcasts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadingfamily/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily/ CONNECT WITH ME Email: shepherdess@shepherdess.com Patreon: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessPatreon Blog: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessBLOG Merch: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessMERCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyfarms.shepherdess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyFarmsDorpers MORE FROM THIS EPISODE View full show notes and transcript on the blog Watch this episode on YouTube Send the Shepherdess your feedback about this episode! Support the show

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  HAIR SHEEP VS. GOATS, AND WHY YOUR LIVESTOCK IS WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD (w/ Bowen Troyer of Rational Ranchers)

  Jul 14, 202624 min

  🐑 Sign up for my FREE one-hour masterclass on raising, grazing, and marketing sheep for $480 per head 📙 Order my book for beginner sheep farmers on small acreage I sat down with Bowen Troyer of the Rational Ranchers, and I'll be honest, I brought him on knowing we'd have a little bit of a friendly feud over Katahdins vs. Dorpers. Bowen runs Katahdin ewes, South Pole cattle, and Royal White sheep across two ranches in Arkansas and Missouri, and we get into his hair sheep vs. goats decision, his no-blanket-dewormer parasite protocol, and his surprisingly fascinating sheep-to-silver and cattle-to-gold ratio videos. He’s intentionally building his ranch as a family legacy, and I know his story will inspire you in your own farming or homesteading journey. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction to Bowen’s ranching operation in Arkansas and Missouri 00:04:20 Stats on Bowen’s flock, grass-fed lamb weights, and sale avenues 00:06:26 How Bowen built his full-time ranching operation from the ground up 00:09:38 Why Bowen chose hair sheep over goats and what he recommends 00:14:12 Parasite management protocol and livestock breakdown 00:17:31 Bowen’s predictions on the near future of the cattle market 00:19:07 The curiosity that started Bowen’s popular video series exploring the livestock-to-silver ratio over time 00:22:43 Bowen’s long-term vision for his family ranch CONNECT WITH BOWEN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RationalRanchers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Ranchers-Rational-61580788962777/ Instagram: ​​ https://www.instagram.com/rationalranchers/ CONNECT WITH ME Email: shepherdess@shepherdess.com Patreon: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessPatreon Blog: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessBLOG Merch: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessMERCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyfarms.shepherdess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyFarmsDorpers MORE FROM THIS EPISODE View full show notes and transcript on the blog Watch this episode on YouTube Send the Shepherdess your feedback about this episode! Support the show

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  Rotational Grazing Sheep for Beginners

  Jul 7, 202650 min

  🐑 Sign up for my FREE one-hour masterclass on raising, grazing, and marketing sheep for $480 per head 📙 Order my book for beginner sheep farmers on small acreage Rotational grazing is about as close to a silver bullet for parasite control as you'll find in sheep farming, and in this episode, I'm breaking down my complete grazing system. I cover how regular rotation builds pasture health and keeps feed costs low, plus the practical details: paddock rest, pasture recovery, fencing setup, and more. I’m also diving into some audience questions on stocking rates, deworming, minerals, and grazing sheep alongside other livestock. My goal in this episode is to help the beginner shepherd avoid some of my own early mistakes, so listen in! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 What’s the big deal about rotational grazing? 00:05:48 The importance of taking seriously our own food security 00:07:40 Diving into the transformation in my flock since implementing rotational grazing 00:08:51 How rotational grazing significantly improves pasture health, not just flock health 00:13:00 Addressing the pushback: “I don’t have time for rotational grazing” 00:15:19 My recommendation on how often to move sheep and how long to rest paddocks 00:22:39 Choosing the right electric fencing and training sheep to respect it 00:27:40 Exactly how I stockpile pasture to ease the burden of winter feeding 00:32:41 A walkthrough of my exact fencing setup, including perimeter fencing and electric-wire paddocks 00:40:35 Prioritizing flock health through deworming and culling for disease 00:42:24 The first line of defense against predators 00:43:38 Creating the right paddock size for the size of your flock 00:44:41 Evaluating the health of your soil and providing proper mineral access to your sheep CONNECT WITH ME Email: shepherdess@shepherdess.com Patreon: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessPatreon Blog: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessBLOG Merch: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessMERCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyfarms.shepherdess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyFarmsDorpers MORE FROM THIS EPISODE View full show notes and transcript on the blog Watch this episode on YouTube Send the Shepherdess your feedback about this episode! Support the show

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  LAMBING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS (How to Raise a Small Flock of Sheep)

  Jun 30, 202650 min

  🐑 Sign up for my FREE one-hour masterclass on raising, grazing, and marketing sheep for $480 per head 📙 Order my book for beginner sheep farmers on small acreage Healthy lambing starts long before delivery day. In this episode, I'm walking through how to prepare your ewes in the months and weeks before lambing, what normal labor looks like, how to recognize and assist with common malpresentations, and the critical components of a successful first 24 hours. If you're new to lambing or want a refresher before the next season, this episode will help you walk in feeling prepared. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction to successful lambing 00:06:46 Preparing your ewe before lambing: nutrition and minerals 00:11:20 Why deworming matters at lambing time and which products I recommend 00:17:36 Evaluating your ewe's udder before lambing, plus troubleshooting tips 00:23:38 What normal labor and delivery looks like in a healthy ewe and lamb 00:28:55 How I decide when to intervene during birth 00:34:38 Lambing troubleshooting: placenta issues, catching and handling ewes, post-delivery support 00:41:53 The critical first 24 hours: setting your lamb up for a healthy life RESOURCES MENTIONED Sign up for my Raising Sheep 101 Course to get the comprehensive guide on raising sheep and building a successful flock Enroll in the Lamb for Life Course for step-by-step help in raising your lambs past their critical milestones Watch the full tour of my friend Roberta’s farm, where she raises 300 hair sheep in Louisiana Check out my recommended sheep supplies: - Redmond Sheep Mineral - Cydectin Dewormer - NutriDrench - CL Ewe Replacer - Tube Feeding Kit for Lambs CONNECT WITH ME Email: shepherdess@shepherdess.com Patreon: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessPatreon Blog: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessBLOG Merch: http://bit.ly/ShepherdessMERCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyfarms.shepherdess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyFarmsDorpers MORE FROM THIS EPISODE View full show notes and transcript on the blog Watch this episode on YouTube Send the Shepherdess your feedback about this episode! Support the show

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