Why DOWNSIZING will save YOUR homestead

24/10/2024 15 min
Why DOWNSIZING will save YOUR homestead

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Episode Synopsis

Homesteading is FRUSTRATING sometimes. It seems everything is about growing bigger and bigger on your homestead, meanwhile you are burning like a candle on both ends. It may be time to downsize your homestead! You heard me right, DOWNSIZE YOUR HOMESTEAD! I have learned through experience that less is more and when i downsize my farm and focus i have double if not triple the production from my homestead. We are discussing downsizing our operations to best benefit us and why it might be a great idea for you. Animal Health, Land Regeneration, and Season of Life are just 3 (of many more) why we are down sizing. Take a deep dive with us as we discuss our decision to downsize the homestead to maximize the quality of production from our homestead. 00:00 Introduction to Downsizing the Homestead 00:32 Meet Jonathan Boyd: The Homesteading Chef 01:26 Why Downsizing is Essential for Animal Health 02:17 Improving Genetics for Better Livestock 05:11 Managing Land and Pasture Health 07:18 Balancing Homesteading with Life's Seasons 09:05 The Surprising Success of a Smaller Garden 12:40 Practical Steps to Downsizing 14:12 Explore More: Homestead Tours and Cooking Videos Chef Jon (Jonathan) Boyd is a national television chef personality with a passion for farm to table cuisine. His passion for "farm fresh" led him to a path to grow the best ingredients. On his homestead in Crystal Springs, MS, Jonathan gives a behind the scenes look into the world of homestead along with cooking videos created to inspire and create a more sustainable lifestyle. Join our email behind the scenes email filled with conversations with other homesteaders, exclusive content about our farm and kitchen, and offers from our business partners at: https://www.homesteadingchef.com/ #farmstead #familyfarm #homesteading #homestead #homesteadmistakes #homesteaddreams #homesteadplanning #food #sustainable #homesteadingchannel #homesteadingforbeginners #podcast #homesteadingpodcast #podcasting #sustainablefarming #sustainableliving #hellskitchenSupport the show