The Homestead Education

Kody Hanner

Homesteading. Homeschooling. Hard truths — made simple. I’m Kody Hanner — animal scientist, educator, and homesteader raising my family on forty acres in North Idaho. After years of teaching families across the country how to grow their own food and grow as people, I’m here to bring real-world education back home. Each week, we’ll talk about how to build a functional homestead, teach practical life skills, and raise kids who can think, work, and thrive — without relying on broken systems. From livestock and gardens to homeschooling and personal growth, you’ll get expert guidance, honest stories, and no-fluff advice you can actually use. Whether you’re brand-new to self-sufficiency or deep into the lifestyle, this podcast will help you build confidence, purpose, and common sense — one project, one habit, and one conversation at a time. Follow now to learn how to homestead smarter, educate better, and live free.

  1. 5 NOV

    Are Americans Losing Food Freedom? How to Reclaim Control from the System

    In this episode, Kody tackles one of the most complex and often misunderstood topics in America: the food stamp system and its impact on personal responsibility, nutrition, and self-sufficiency. She traces its origins from FDR’s 1939 program to today’s SNAP, uncovering how a system designed to feed the hungry gradually created a culture of dependency. Drawing from her own experience as a single mother who once relied on food assistance, Kody offers a compassionate yet challenging perspective on how modern policies, education gaps, and processed food industries have eroded our connection to real food and the skills to provide it. She reminds listeners that if those in power control the food, they control the people. Through history, statistics, and personal reflection, Kody urges families to reclaim their independence by learning to cook, grow, and nourish themselves. She calls for a return of home economics and small-scale agriculture to schools, stronger nutrition education, and support for farmers—the very people who sustain our nation. This thought-provoking conversation challenges the idea that aid alone can solve hunger and points toward a future where resilience, knowledge, and self-reliance take the lead. Episode Links Brand new student planner: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/homestead-student-planner/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/160411704 Porthill Printing website: www.porthillprinting.com  Porthill Printing social media: @porthillprinting Book Links: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair Omnivores Dilemma   Kody Links Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

    1h 4m
  2. 30 SEPT

    From Field to Front Door: How Agriculture Touches Every Life

    In this episode, Kody shares what’s been happening on her homestead and in her business — from breeding season and beef prices to the big leap into running a full in-house print shop. She opens up about the real-life challenges and triumphs of raising livestock, growing a business, and raising a family — all while staying rooted in her mission to reshape agricultural education for the next generation. Kody also reflects on why “Agriculture Is Everywhere” — how it impacts every aspect of our daily lives, why kids need hands-on life skills now more than ever, and her growing vision to bring agriculture and home economics back to the heart of modern education. Whether you’re a homeschool parent, small-scale farmer, or simply passionate about where your food comes from, this episode is a reminder that we’re all connected through agriculture.   Episode Links Homestead Economics & Business Mini Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/homestead-economics-business-mini-course/ Seasons on the Homestead: Autumn Educational Activity Book: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/seasons-on-the-homestead-autumn-educational-activity-book/   Kody Links Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

    45 min
  3. 19 AUG

    Destroyed by Design with Cheryl Daley from The Homeschool How To Podcast

    In this episode, I’m joined by Cheryl Daley—homeschooling mom, speaker, author and host of The Homeschool How To Podcast. Cheryl is passionate about helping parents recognize how culture and education are shaping their children, often by design, and equipping families to stand firm in their faith. With years of homeschooling experience and a heart for encouraging other parents, Cheryl shares how families can guard their children’s hearts and minds, strengthen their faith foundation, and raise resilient kids in today’s world. We explore how cultural influences affect the next generation, why intentional parenting matters, and practical steps you can take to build a Christ-centered home. Episode Links Website: https://thehomeschoolhowto.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089912183883 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehomeschoolhowtopodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehomeschoolhowto Grab your copy of Cheryl’s brand-new Homeschool Starter Guide eBook!- https://thehomeschoolhowto.com/product/the-homeschool-how-to-complete-starter-guide/ Get your copy of Let's Talk, Emergencies on Amazon today! Kody Links Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

    49 min

About

Homesteading. Homeschooling. Hard truths — made simple. I’m Kody Hanner — animal scientist, educator, and homesteader raising my family on forty acres in North Idaho. After years of teaching families across the country how to grow their own food and grow as people, I’m here to bring real-world education back home. Each week, we’ll talk about how to build a functional homestead, teach practical life skills, and raise kids who can think, work, and thrive — without relying on broken systems. From livestock and gardens to homeschooling and personal growth, you’ll get expert guidance, honest stories, and no-fluff advice you can actually use. Whether you’re brand-new to self-sufficiency or deep into the lifestyle, this podcast will help you build confidence, purpose, and common sense — one project, one habit, and one conversation at a time. Follow now to learn how to homestead smarter, educate better, and live free.

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