32 min
Kerri Ward on Hobby Farming This Mom Knows
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- Entrepreneurship
Kerri Ward is a homeschool mom who shares how she and her family have integrated hobby farming, and how you can, too!
Meet our Guest Kerri:
Kerri Ward is a teacher by trade. But she has been home for the last 10 years raising her four kids and homeschooling. Her family's interest in farming was piqued after spending time with extended family who farmed themselves. And then they got involved with 4-H. So then they decided let's just start our own farm.
Connect with me and let me hear your thoughts:
Website - www.thismomknows.com
FB - www.facebook.com/thismomknows
IG - www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast
Topics we cover:
How Kerri and her family got interested in farming
Starting their own hobby farm in 2016 and the journey leading up to it
The difference between hobby farming and homesteading
How they manage their farm
The different animals they have on their farm, including chickens, goats, turkeys, pigs, ducks, bees, and potential plans to add sheep
How the farm enhances their children's education and homeschooling
Involvement with 4-H and its diverse offerings beyond agriculture-related activities
How they handle farm chores and travel
How they invite people to their farm for educational purposes, school events, and occasionally for birthday parties
Advice for moms interested in starting a hobby farm
Kerri's favorite gadgets
Resources mentioned:
Help your kids learn lifelong skills and take responsibility through 4-H
Kerri favorite gadget is her meat masher and her "T" square!
Link to transcript: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-24
Connect with Kerri:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameksfarm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameksfarm/
About This Mom Knows
Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know. So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.
Kerri Ward is a homeschool mom who shares how she and her family have integrated hobby farming, and how you can, too!
Meet our Guest Kerri:
Kerri Ward is a teacher by trade. But she has been home for the last 10 years raising her four kids and homeschooling. Her family's interest in farming was piqued after spending time with extended family who farmed themselves. And then they got involved with 4-H. So then they decided let's just start our own farm.
Connect with me and let me hear your thoughts:
Website - www.thismomknows.com
FB - www.facebook.com/thismomknows
IG - www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast
Topics we cover:
How Kerri and her family got interested in farming
Starting their own hobby farm in 2016 and the journey leading up to it
The difference between hobby farming and homesteading
How they manage their farm
The different animals they have on their farm, including chickens, goats, turkeys, pigs, ducks, bees, and potential plans to add sheep
How the farm enhances their children's education and homeschooling
Involvement with 4-H and its diverse offerings beyond agriculture-related activities
How they handle farm chores and travel
How they invite people to their farm for educational purposes, school events, and occasionally for birthday parties
Advice for moms interested in starting a hobby farm
Kerri's favorite gadgets
Resources mentioned:
Help your kids learn lifelong skills and take responsibility through 4-H
Kerri favorite gadget is her meat masher and her "T" square!
Link to transcript: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-24
Connect with Kerri:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameksfarm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameksfarm/
About This Mom Knows
Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know. So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.
32 min