On this episode of Homesteady, Aust will reveal the secrets to actually catch fish when you go fishing. As fishing is something best done with your buddies, Aust has his fishing buddies, Uncle Bourbon, who is a fly fishing guide (find him here), and James, or “Pickles,” as his guests on this show to share […]
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Should you get Pigs on the Homestead?
On this episode of Homesteady, we examine the question: Should you get pigs on your Homestead? Aust brings us through history, recounting the trials of General Peter Stuyvesant in New Amsterdam to keeping pigs from destroying the Dutch fort with their rooting. Known as “mortgage lifters” for their dependable moneymaking attributes, Aust has been raising pigs […]
Practical Preparedness
When you hear the word “prepper“, what do you think? The media has given us a very specific idea of who a “doomsday prepper” is- someone who is trying to prepare for the fear of societal collapse. However, statistically, these scenarios from unlikely to impossible. On this episode of Homesteady, we discuss practical homestead preparedness. How can […]
Go Bags and Preparedness – Pioneers Only Aftershow
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Practical Preparedness – Being ready for survival through the everyday emergencies that we are most likely to face.
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How To Raise Pigs for Meat on the Homestead
Raising pigs for meat is a great idea for most homesteaders. Every year we raise pigs for our own family and to sell to our local community. Pigs require good infrastructure, constant water and feed, and good fencing. If you take good care of your pigs you can yield hundreds of pounds of pastured pork, […]
