About this episode

The episode discusses the realities of homesteading, including updates on their lives, kombucha production, and the challenges of finding a farm sitter.

Send us Fan Mail There’s a version of homesteading we all dream about...slow mornings, fresh food, a life rooted in intention. And then there’s the part no one really talks about: What happens when you need to leave? In this catch-up episode, we’re sharing what life looks like on our homesteads right now, from scaling up kombucha production and experimenting with no-dig potatoes, to navigating loss in the flock and the very real challenge of finding someone to care for your animals when you’r...

People in this episode

Hosts: Kristin, Devon

Topics covered

• homesteading
• kombucha brewing
• farm sitting
• chickens
• life updates

Keywords

• homesteading
• kombucha
• farm sitter
• chickens
• no-dig potatoes

Mentioned in this episode

Products: kombucha

Places: homesteads

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