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Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Pioneering Today is all about getting back to basics, simple living, and self-sufficiency with old-fashioned skills and wisdom in a modern world. With heirloom gardening, canning, preserving the harvest, from scratch cooking, raising your own food, including livestock (backyard chickens, pigs, and cattle), natural medicine, herbs, DIY like soap making along with living a simple self-sufficient life, no matter where you live. Hosted by 5th generation homesteader, Melissa K. Norris, author of The…
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- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
EP: 404 Herbal Secret - Do this Daily to Reduce Stress & Overwhelm
What is an adaptogen and why should you consider incorporating them into your daily routine? Learn about adaptogen herbs and how they can be used to help…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
EP: 402 Bridging Heritage and Health: Hunting 101
Join me for today's episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast with hunting expert Chris Gilmour. For many, hunting brings up negative connotations or even…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
EP: 401 Preserving Food When it's Too Hot to Can
Today's episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast is all about how to preserve food when it's too hot to can (even canning outdoors). For many of us, August…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
What is a Working Bee & How it's Relevant in Our Lives Today
Today's episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast is a special one with a local friend of mine, Andrea. Andrea is co-host of the Ancestral Kitchen Podcast and is…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
EP: 403 Foraging for Wild Medicinal Herbs with Dr. Patrick Jones
Join me for today's episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast with Dr. Patrick Jones. He's sharing his wisdom for harvesting, preserving and using wild medicinal…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Truth Behind Seed Oils & Pressing Your Own
Today's episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast is with author Bevin Cohen. He's spearheaded the movement for at home pressing of seed and nut oils and loves…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Lid Reuse, Sugar Secrets & More: Candid Conversations with Canning Pros
Today's episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast is with master canning expert Georgia Varozza. She and I are discussing the ins and outs of safe canning…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Behind the Scenes of the Modern Homesteading Conference
Join me for today's Pioneering Today Podcast as I share some behind the scenes from the Modern Homesteading Conference. There were some crazy events that took…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Take a Vacation From the Homestead
Join me for today's Pioneering Today Podcast as I discuss how to set yourself up for the possibility of taking a vacation from the homestead. This doesn't…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Freeze Dried vs. Dehydrated Food (Benefits and Drawbacks of Each)
Join me for today's Pioneering Today Podcast as I discuss the benefits and drawbacks of freeze dried vs. dehydrated food. What exactly are the differences…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Electric Fence Netting (Everything You Need to Know) With Premier 1
Join me for today's Pioneering Today Podcast as I'm joined by Joe from Premier 1. We're talking about everything you need to know to get started with electric…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Pros & Cons of Electric Canners (Water Bath & Pressure)
Join me for today's Pioneering Today Podcast as I discuss the pros and cons of home electric pressure and water bath canners. Are they safe? Should we trust…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Decision-Making Processes and New Happenings on the Farm
Join me for today's Pioneering Today Podcast as I catch you up on all the happenings around here, including some of the decision-making processes we go through…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Decoding mRNA in Meat: Essential Insights and Unleashing the Secrets to Budget-Free Meat Marketing
Join me for today's podcast with guest Joel Salatin as we discuss mRNA in livestock and how that translates into our food supply. Learn how "organic" doesn't…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
The A2 Advantage: Unpacking the Health Benefits of A2 Milk
In today's podcast, my guest Katie Millhorn from Millhorn Farmstead in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is sharing her knowledge of A2 raw milk and it's healing and…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Unlocking Beef Liver: How to Mask the Taste and Reap the Nutritional Benefits
In today's podcast, my guest Stephanie Haglund from The Rancher's Homestead and I are discussing the various ways to consume beef liver and mask the taste to…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Essential Skills for the Modern Homesteader
One of the most commonly asked questions I get is how does someone start homesteading. I get this question from people who already have their forever…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
The Freedom to Learn: Finding Common Ground Between Homeschooling and Public Schooling for Homesteading Families featuring Kodi Hanner
Homeschooling, though once a very unconventional method of schooling, has seen a comeback in the past few years. Join me in today's podcast episode with Kody…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Surviving and Thriving: How to Create a Survival Garden That Feeds Your Family
Have you ever heard of a "survival garden?" For some, this term evokes fear and a sense of doom and gloom… but in reality, survival gardens are simply what the…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How America's Lost Apples Are Being Saved for Future Generations
If you've ever wanted to grow heirloom apple varieties in an apple orchard or even learn how to graft your own apple trees on your homestead, this podcast…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
The Case for Natural Cheese Making & Clabber w/ Robyn Jackson
Have you wondered what natural cheese making is and how it differs from making cheese with store-bought cultures? Have you ever heard of "clabber"? And have…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Orchard Planning to Keep Pests Out (Live Coaching Call)
Today's podcast is another live coaching call with Michelle, a member of the Pioneering Today Academy. When planning to put in a fruit or berry orchard, there…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Creating a Simple & Effective Medicinal Herb Garden in Limited Space
Today's podcast is another live coaching call with Maddie, a member of the Pioneering Today Academy. We're discussing how to plan which herbs to grow in a…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Homesteading With Special Needs Children
Though not all of us are homesteading with special needs children, it's likely that many of us know someone who is. In this podcast, my good friend Rachel is…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Land Sabbaths and Baking Consistently Good Bread (Live Coaching Call)
You may be wondering how baking consistently good bread and land sabbaths come together into one episode of a podcast. That's the beauty of a live coaching…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
9 Simple Steps to Grow an Abundance!
Learn to grow your best garden ever with these nine simple steps for growing an abundance of food. If you're new to gardening, or just need to take your…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Troubleshooting Chicken Health & Best Herbs for Chickens (Live Coaching Call)
Today's podcast is a live coaching call with Pioneering Today Academy member, Joan. Joan is fairly new to raising a flock of 12 backyard egg-laying chickens…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Homestead On Imperfect Land While Commuting (Live Coaching Call)
Today's podcast is a live coaching call with Pioneering Today Academy member, Briana-Jo, and we're discussing real-life problems she's facing on her homestead…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Time-Saving Tips for Cooking From Scratch
If you want to cook from scratch and eliminate (or reduce) the amount of processed or fast foods in your home, these time saving tips are for you. These are…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Yearly Planning WITHOUT the Overwhelm
When we sit down and start to plan out our year, it can be very easy to quickly get overwhelmed and feel like there's no way we'll be able to get everything…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Losing Clover and Rebel's Birth Story
This might be the hardest podcast I've had to record. As many of you already know, we lost our dairy cow Clover after she delivered a beautiful bull calf (who…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
One Year of NO Internet With Rory Feek
Could you (or would you) go without the internet for an ENTIRE year? Rory Feek encourages us to look deeper at finding those connections with the faith, family…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Your Questions Answered Part #4 - Ask Me Anything!
Welcome to part four of my four part series where I'm answering YOUR questions! This week it's ask me anything! I'm answering all the remaining questions from…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Your Questions Answered Part #3 Preserving (w/ BONUS Sourdough)
Welcome to part three of my four part series where I'm answering YOUR questions! This week it's all about preserving! From dehydrating, pressure canning, steam…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Your Questions Answered Part #2 Livestock
A few weeks ago I took to social media and told you to ask me anything! This is the second of a four-part series where I'll be breaking those questions up into…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Your Questions Answered Part #1 Gardening
A few weeks ago I took to social media and told you to ask me anything! This is the first of a three or four part series where I'll be breaking those questions…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Favorite Must Have Homestead Items
It's that time of year again when we're all searching for that perfect holiday gift for the ones we love. If you have a homesteader in your life (or someone…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Find & Buy Land Beyond the Usual Routes
In this podcast episode, we're talking to land-buying expert Dave Denniston from Generation Family Properties. He's sharing all about purchasing land for on or…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
What you don't know about the USDA & Canning Safety Rules
Let's talk about the truth behind the USDA in America and its home canning industry regulations and recommendations. The USDA has guidelines for each different…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
The One Thing You Didn't Know Your Homestead Needed
Trust me when I say you're in for a treat with today's podcast. I'm chatting with Beth from Crowley House Flower Farm about how she earns a living doing what…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Tips to Get Your Homestead Ready for Winter
There's no better time to prepare for winter. In this podcast I'm sharing my best tips for how to prepare for winter, including every area of the homestead…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Supporting Small Farms Cost Vs. Benefit
I was recently posed a question by one of my listeners regarding the issue of the conflict between supporting local farmers and trying to get the most for your…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
The First Time Homesteader & Things I'd Do Differently w/ Jess Sowards
Learn the three most common homesteading mistakes people make when embarking on their homesteading journey. And learn a few tips to keep your focus where it…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
A Military Wife's Look on Homestead Preparedness
What are the basic supplies and knowledge we should all have to live a prepared lifestyle? Join me on this podcast with Malori from Black Rifle Homestead as…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Farm Update & What You Need to Do NOW for Next Year's Food Production
Have you reached a point where you've been homesteading long enough to consider offering something to your community? So have we! As a family and a business…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Essential Skill Sets Homesteaders Need Part 2
This homesteading lifestyle means we are ever learning, and that's part of the excitement and joy we find in it. Learning new homestead skills or how to…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
What You Need to Know On Herbal Use for Pets and Livestock
Learn how to use herbs safely, effectively and in the appropriate dosage for your pets and livestock with Doc Jones from HomeGrown Herbalist. We're discussing…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Learn How to Cook Meat Rabbit from Two Chicks Homestead
Nate and Erin live on a ½-acre homestead in Illinois where they raise chickens and rabbits for meat. Join us for this podcast where they're sharing their tips…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Essential Skill Sets Homesteaders Need Part 1
This homesteading lifestyle means we are ever learning, and that's part of the excitement and joy we find in it. Learning new homestead skills or how to…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
10 Ways to Preserve & Cook Zuchini
It's that time of year again where we have zucchini coming out our ears! So how do we preserve and cook all of the zucchini to enjoy throughout the year? You…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Prepare Tender & Delicious Wild Game w/ Tammy Trayer
If you're a hunter or have the desire to cook wild game, then you won't want to miss this episode. Learning these tips and tricks to cooking with wild game is…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Cure & Store Pork Without a Fridge w/ Brandon Sheard
This podcast is all about raising meat, specifically pork, and learning how to cure and store that pork without refrigeration. Brandon Sheard from Farmstead…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Botulism Prevention and Safety Preservation Tips
Botulism is a real and deadly form of food poisoning that makes many home canners nervous. And for good reason! However, there are food preservation techniques…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Soil Remediation - How to Fix Your Soil
If you suspect you've purchased contaminated soil, you'll want to know about the tips I'm sharing in today's podcast for soil remediation and how to fix your…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
We Bought Our Dream Homestead BUT It's Not For Us!
We bought a 40-acre homestead but it's not for us! That may sound strange, but we've had a dream to host large events and teach real life homesteading classes…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Thyroid, Adrenal Glands, and Hormones w/ Dr. Shannyn
I've been going through my own hormone health journey since January 2022 and have been working with Dr. Shannyn. I'm so excited to have her on today's episode…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Breeding Your Own Meat Birds, Hatcheries & Avian Flu with Tom McMurray
If you're looking to raise meat chickens, the next natural step for us modern-day Pioneers is to consider breeding chickens for a sustainable flock. Join me…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Seed Starting Problems (Troubleshooting & Solutions)
Sometimes you can do everything right, follow all the correct steps, and still have seed starting problems with your vegetables and flowers. In this post…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Self-Sufficiency vs. Community Sufficiency
For years I have talked about how to become more self-sufficient, but that's no longer what I'm teaching! Sure, there are still ways to become less reliant on…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Dairy Cow 101: Everything You Need to Know - With Kate from Venison for Dinner
My family is five weeks into owning our own dairy cow and I'm so excited to have Kate from Venison for Dinner on the podcast today. We're chatting all things…