Farm Fresh Homestead | Homesteading, Organic Gardening & Living Off the Land

Mary Boyd
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Mary Boyd welcomes you to Farm Fresh Homestead — the ultimate podcast for anyone passionate about homesteading, sustainable living, organic gardening, and small-scale farming. Whether you live in the suburbs, countryside, or a city apartment with a small backyard, this how-to podcast offers practical advice to help you grow your own food, raise animals ethically, and live a more self-sufficient life. Each episode dives into step-by-step guidance on urban homesteading, backyard farming, and building your own thriving mini-farm using eco-friendly, 100% organic methods. From composting and soil preparation to natural pest control and year-round harvesting strategies, you'll gain the skills to make your land — no matter how small — truly productive. We’ll also explore the ethical, nutritional, and environmental benefits of backyard chickens, permaculture design, and farm-to-table cooking. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned homesteader, Mary brings you expert interviews, success...

  1. Homestead First Aid: Must-Have Medical Supplies

    23H AGO

    Homestead First Aid: Must-Have Medical Supplies

    On a remote homestead, emergencies do not wait. “Homestead First Aid: Must-Have Medical Supplies” is a practical, hard-hitting guide for anyone who faces injury far from immediate help. From sudden cuts and burns to animal bites and environmental hazards, this series teaches you how to stabilize injuries, prevent infection, and maintain control under pressure. It emphasizes preparedness, disciplined use of supplies, and the psychological grit required when the land tests your readiness. Clear, step-by-step instruction ensures that your first-aid kit becomes a lifeline, not just a collection of supplies.

    22 min
  2. Insurance and Liability on Homesteads

    1D AGO

    Insurance and Liability on Homesteads

    This guide takes you inside the realities of homestead ownership, showing how insurance, liability, and livestock risks intersect with everyday life on the land. It exposes the hidden gaps in homeowner policies, the amplified responsibilities when animals are involved, and the proactive strategies required to protect property, visitors, and animals. Grounded, gritty, and practical, it provides a clear framework for understanding exposure and building a shield against financial and legal risk while maintaining the lifestyle you value.

    22 min
  3. Grants, Loans, and USDA Programs for Small Landowners

    2D AGO

    Grants, Loans, and USDA Programs for Small Landowners

    Grants, Loans, and USDA Programs for Small Landowners is a hard-hitting, practical guide for anyone struggling to keep land productive and financially viable. From federal programs to state and local funding, and with a high-level nod to Canadian approaches, this series cuts through bureaucracy and exposes the realities behind every application, deadline, and inspection. It delivers tactical insight on navigating complex programs, stacking resources safely, and avoiding debt traps, all while keeping landowners focused on long-term survival and resilience.

    22 min
  4. Turning Your Homestead into Income

    3D AGO

    Turning Your Homestead into Income

    Turning Your Homestead into Income is a hard-edged, practical guide for anyone looking to transform small-scale homesteading into a reliable source of income. From early-morning egg collection to market gardening under unforgiving conditions, and finally to producing value-added goods within regulatory constraints, this series captures the gritty realities of rural entrepreneurship. Every decision, every batch, and every harvest carries weight, demanding discipline, precision, and endurance. It is not a story of shortcuts or romanticized farm life—it is a blueprint for survival, stability, and income when your labor and planning are the only constants.

    20 min
  5. Budgeting for Your First Year

    4D AGO

    Budgeting for Your First Year

    Budgeting for Your First Year is a hard-edged, practical guide to surviving the first year of homesteading. From securing land to raising your first livestock, it drops you directly into the real costs, challenges, and decisions that define early success. Every choice—fencing, soil correction, tools, and animals—carries financial, physical, and psychological consequences. This guide teaches you how to anticipate hidden costs, manage scarce resources, and navigate the relentless pressures of year one, ensuring your homestead—and your confidence—survives beyond the first season.

    22 min
  6. How Much Does Starting a Homestead Really Cost? Real Numbers for One to Twenty Acres

    5D AGO

    How Much Does Starting a Homestead Really Cost? Real Numbers for One to Twenty Acres

    “How Much Does Starting a Homestead Really Cost?” takes you beyond the dream of land, freedom, and self-sufficiency. This three-chapter guide exposes the real numbers behind raw land, infrastructure, livestock, and crops for one to twenty acres. From purchasing legal, livable property to building a functioning homestead that can sustain life, this series delivers a gritty, practical, and unflinching look at the financial, labor, and planning realities that most guides gloss over. It is a pressure test for anyone serious about turning a dream into a working homestead.

    23 min
  7. Preserving Your Harvest for Year-Round Eating

    6D AGO

    Preserving Your Harvest for Year-Round Eating

    Preserving Your Harvest for Year-Round Eating is a hard-edged, practical guide that takes you directly into the pressure of peak harvest season. Designed for all climates, it teaches you how to control time, temperature, and technique to secure your food for months ahead. From sorting and assessing ripeness to choosing preservation methods and mastering storage and rotation, this three-chapter field guide combines grit, discipline, and real-world tactics to transform your abundant harvest into year-round sustenance. Safety, efficiency, and self-reliance are at the forefront, ensuring every decision you make today protects your future meals.

    23 min
  8. How to Store Food Without Wasting It

    JAN 4

    How to Store Food Without Wasting It

    How to Store Food Without Wasting It is a practical, grit-driven guide that takes you beyond vague tips and surface-level advice. This three-chapter series teaches you to understand why food fails, enforce strict rotation systems, and design your storage spaces to prevent hidden losses. With disciplined, actionable steps, you gain control over your pantry, fridge, and freezer, protecting both your household’s budget and nutrition. Every lesson focuses on real-world challenges, revealing the invisible forces that silently destroy food and showing how to stop them before they strike.

    25 min
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Mary Boyd welcomes you to Farm Fresh Homestead — the ultimate podcast for anyone passionate about homesteading, sustainable living, organic gardening, and small-scale farming. Whether you live in the suburbs, countryside, or a city apartment with a small backyard, this how-to podcast offers practical advice to help you grow your own food, raise animals ethically, and live a more self-sufficient life. Each episode dives into step-by-step guidance on urban homesteading, backyard farming, and building your own thriving mini-farm using eco-friendly, 100% organic methods. From composting and soil preparation to natural pest control and year-round harvesting strategies, you'll gain the skills to make your land — no matter how small — truly productive. We’ll also explore the ethical, nutritional, and environmental benefits of backyard chickens, permaculture design, and farm-to-table cooking. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned homesteader, Mary brings you expert interviews, success...

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