Reconnecting with Farming: Amy Holmes on Modern Homesteading
About this episode
Doug Stephan interviews Amy Holmes about modern homesteading and its impact on sustainable living and community engagement.
On this episode of American Family Farmer , host Doug Stephan ( www.eastleighfarm.com ) is joined by Amy Holmes of Holmesteading Farm for a conversation about modern homesteading, sustainable living, and reconnecting people with agriculture. Amy shares her journey into homesteading and explains how her farm has become a place where visitors can experience firsthand the value of growing food, caring for animals, and developing practical skills that foster greater self-sufficiency. She discusses how today's homesteading movement is inspiring families to embrace a simpler, more intentional lifestyle while strengthening their connection to the land. The conversation highlights the importance of farm education and community engagement, with Amy describing how hands-on learning experiences help people of all ages better understand where their food comes from and the work that goes into producing it. Doug and Amy also explore the growing popularity of agritourism, discussing how activities such as goat yoga, farm tours, and educational events create meaningful opportunities for the public to connect with agriculture while providing farms with valuable sources of supplemental income…
People in this episode
Host: Doug Stephan
Guest: Amy Holmes
Topics covered
- modern homesteading
- sustainable living
- agriculture education
- community engagement
- agritourism
- traditional farming skills
Keywords
- homesteading
- sustainable agriculture
- farm education
- agribusiness
- self-sufficiency
- food preservation
- goat yoga
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Holmesteading Farm, American Family Farmer
Places: Eastleigh Farm
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