Are you working hard, or working smart? The smart way to work stacks function to solve many problems with fewer inputs. This approach helps you clear fence lines, trails, or open habitat while enhancing functionality. When you curate land you increase resources each year. There is a time and place to clear land, but clearing is not always necessary. The forest itself is great habitat and shelter for many types of livestock. Pigs, goats, sheep, cows, and even chickens can live in the forest. Your forest systems with silo pasture or agroforestry can deliver additional products. Raise timber, quality hunting land, or wildlife habitat in the same areas livestock periodically visit. When you understand these approaches you get more from every acre. This really boils down to your connection with land. To steward or curate you need education. That starts with practical experience. To learn more about the essential survival skills program mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.sustainablehomestead.com/ You won’t learn these things with another podcast or YouTube video. Save that for a rainy day. Doing this the right way means everyday enjoying your property. Get outside, get active, and engage the land in a meaningful way. If you want to start your small farm or homestead, or even improve management to get more enjoyment from your land, you’re in the right place. Join us at https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/ #LandManagement #HabitatManagement #MendingFences #RegenerativeAgriculture #RotationalGrazing

Have the balls to design for humans rather than consumer goods. Unless you are a landscaper by trade, you are likely using string trimmers and leaf blowers the wrong way. These devices are sold by challenging your manhood, yet make you look weak. Do this to never blow another leaf, yet have your yard leafless. Do this to eliminate the need to string trim. You can have a lawn and still be holistic. While I’d rather you have a pasture, you don’t have to make so much noise and cause distraction to have grass. This approach reduces the time you are working for big box stores. You’ll spend more time with your family enjoying your small farm or homestead. Today’s episode has advice that works for suburban and urban spaces as well. Throw away your string trimmer and leaf blower, you don’t need them. Want practical tips on managing or starting your homestead? You’re in the right place. Join us at https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/ #StringTrimmer #LeafBlower #NoisePollution #RakeLeaves #NaturalLandscaping #HomesteadingSkills

According to a National Health Survey, in 2021, 5.9% of adults aged 18 and over livered in families experience food insecurity. Such studies are misleading. Yet useful government lies to increase food subsidy programs. I'm sure this episode will be fact check because the media is in on it. Remember, carrots don't advertise, neither do potatoes. But the food industrial complex does. So do fast food chains and grocery stores. Using statistics in this way is a form of government control to consolidate power. It also feeds large corporate food manufacturers propaganda to push processed solutions. Don't take my word for it, John Stossel recently covered big government distractions around food insecurity claims, https://youtu.be/es614SrcbhI I also cover how we define "Food Security" and why that is important. REFERENCED: Adults Living in Families Experiencing Food Insecurity in the Past 30 Days: United States, 2021, https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db465.pdf If you want greater quality foods for your own security and health, join us at https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/ #BigGovernment #FoodInsecurity #FoodSecurity #FoodDeserts #HealthOutcomes

It’s very easy to get drawn into the homesteading movement. Especially with all the great helping people with new ideas. There is also the food security, sense of community, and opportunities to learn. But now you have land, what’s next. Before you hire any expert to work with you, there are many low cost solutions to get ideas. From your local college, extension offices, or federal departments, they all have programs. You can have people do studies, or give you ideas. Yet there is something far more important. This one thing makes all the difference between a homesteading dream and a nightmare. Save the drama for YouTube. For your land you need more enjoyment, value, and meaningful memories. Today’s episode has a proven approach to get more done with your land. Take notes. Do this to fight the overwhelm of expert opinion and the unlimited supply of ideas. Don’t let someone hijack your homesteading dreams with overwhelm. If you own land and want ecologically sound advice for getting more from that land, start with our podcast archive and free newsletter. Join us at https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/ #HomesteadDesign #LandOwnership #RegenerativeFarming #ConservationLand #StartHomesteading #BuyingLand #LandManagement

What if you could have land that paid for itself? Not because you extracted resources, but instead because you were a good steward. A homestead that provides for you and your family in 12-months or less. That’s what this episode is about. Start homesteading today. Transition from the daily grind you face to a life of peace and abundance. Do this starting today without owning land, without a lot of money, and without all the headaches many others face. Avoid these common homesteading mistakes that break the bank. Understand the reality of what homesteading can do for you and how to get started. You don’t need a lot of money to homestead, it can truly be a life of abundance. Want free resources, podcasts, and more to help you homestead? Join us at https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/ #HomesteadingSkills #RuralLand #RegenerativeAgriculture #NaturalFarming

Farming is dangerous. And with economic uncertainty, it becomes even more dangerous. Would you be able to handle any of these common farm dangers? Most homesteaders and small farms wouldn’t have a clue. With this approach, you can protect the physical security of family members. You can stay safe from trespassing, wild animals, theft, and other common farm dangers. Will you be ready for problems that will arise? To learn more about running a prosperous homestead, join us at https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/?utm_source=005-r0929a&utm_medium=spreaker&utm_campaign=i0824a&utm_content=common-farm-dangers-to-avoid #FarmSafety #EquipmentOperation #PrivateProperty #PhysicalSecurity #SafetyProcedure #FirstAid

Do you have what it takes to start a homestead or small farm? In today's episode, I provide a profile of who comes to us for homesteading skills. The profile of those who start successful homesteads and small farms is clear. They are willing to invest in experience and immediate adjustments in lifestyle. These changes bring them closer to a homestead that increases in value. There are certain things they do before buying land. That's not what you might see from homesteading creators. Popularity isn't important for us because the world needs successful regenerative farms. Your homestead or small farm can affect food security and health. Even if it only makes a difference to you and your family, the lifestyle of homesteading is important. Making homesteading dreams a reality requires a simple approach. Today's episode includes examples of homesteading jobs. Plus, how to address financial concerns related to your homesteading journey. Buying land and starting a homestead is more expensive than ever before. Let's end these fears that keep you from gaining essential homesteading skills. If you're yearning for connection, join like-minded homesteaders at https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/?utm_source=005-p0510a&utm_medium=spreaker&utm_campaign=i0824a&utm_content=makes-homesteading-dreams-reality #HomesteadingSkills #HomesteadingIdeas #HomeseadingJobs #PermacultureDesign #RegenerativeFarming

DO NOT DO THIS IN AN URBAN SPACE. You can grow grass for fodder, feed, or wildlife using this complete approach. Grass that grows feet in weeks, providing calories, habitat, and erosion control. This system is completely free. You don’t need to buy expensive fertilizers, toxic herbicide, or buy special tools. I share how to manage grassland spaces. Use this to restore land, create habitat, start a forest, or feed animals. Share this with other homesteaders. Stop killing your grass by managing it the wrong way. Sequester carbon to grow grass as a resource. Feed your animals all winter with even a small amount of pasture. Prevent erosion. Discover secrets used by PGA golf courses, Forestry services, and top Pasture managers. Grow more grass with fewer inputs. To see the videos mentioned and learn more about green grass year around, join us at https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/ #GrowGrass #Grasslands #NativeHabitat #GrassfedBeef #PastureAnimals #RaisingSheep

An excerpt from a permaculture design energy audit discussion. Your feeling of room temperature is situational. Save energy by setting your thermostat higher and spending more time outside. Energy Star recommendations are to set your thermostat at 78 degrees for air conditioning and 70 degrees for heat. This setting saves households $2,200 a year. I prefer cooler temperatures, so I set my thermostat to 68 degrees in the winter. Yet, my body adapts to higher temperatures in the summer. As a result, my HVAC turns on due to home efficiencies. You can do more to have a comfortable home with insulation, airflow, and solar aspects than HVAC alone. To learn more about permaculture design, join us at https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/?utm_source=001-l1101a&utm_medium=spreaker&utm_campaign=o0227b&utm_content=why-air-conditioning-set-at-78-degrees #EnergyStar #EnergyEfficient #AirConditioning #SetThermostat

Do you want to make passive income from your land? Are you trying to figure out what to do with acreage? Instead of selling your land, do this to improve it. Leasing or renting land the right way can increase property values. Using leases done right increases ecological value while producing agricultural products. You can use the money you earn to finance your homestead. But the relationships you create are worth much more. Discover the keys to success when renting land to farming neighbors. When food security and healthy lifestyles are at risk, owning land is a solution for many. To start a homestead and gain the skills to run it, join us at https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/ #HomesteadingSkills #LandLease #RentFarmLand #PassiveIncome #StartHomesteading #StartFarming #RegenerativeFarming