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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…
Episodes
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Stock Up to Save $$$ NOW How Much Feed Per Animal Per Day
I'm not an alarmist, but I am hearing from some very reliable sources that feed costs are expected to double, maybe even triple by the end of summer. When you…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Rebekah Rhodes' Journey with Auto-Immune Disease
In this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, Rebekah Rhodes and I are discussing all things thyroid health. We both share our individual thyroid journeys…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
30-Day Self-Sufficiency Challenge with Carl
Have you ever heard of a 30-day self-sufficiency challenge? On today's podcast, I'm talking with Carl who, for 30 days, ate only foods he could either grow or…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Preparing for Our Future & Behind the Scenes
It's been a very busy season here on our homestead with many changes that we're excited about… including a new milk cow! In this podcast you will get to learn…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Growing Vegetables in Shady Spots, Reusing Soil in Raised Beds, & Herbs
Today's podcast is an interview with Pioneering Today Academy member Erika who lives in Florida (growing zone 9a). She's looking for tips on growing vegetables…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Prepare Your Homestead Property to Sell
Today's podcast is an interview with my good friend Michelle who is preparing to sell her five acre homestead. She's sharing all her best tips for what to do…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Structure Your Days So You Don't Fall Behind
In this episode, I'm sharing my best tips that I use on a daily and weekly basis to get it all done from work, household chores, homestead chores, and quality…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Avoid Overwhelm - Choosing What's Right for Your Homestead
Today's podcast is a coaching call with Pioneering Today Academy member Stephanie Hester-Rodriguiz. She is moving to a new homestead property and looking for…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Best Time-Saving Tips for New Garden Beds
Today's podcast is a coaching call with Pioneering Today Academy member Susan Vesta who is moving to raw land and looking for the best time-saving tips when it…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Successful Gluten-Free Baking That Tastes Good with Robyn Harrison
I shared recently that I'm going to be having to go gluten-free for a while to help regulate some imbalances in my body, which is why today's podcast is so…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
COVID Herbal Protocols & Online Censorship
Our family is recovering from COVID and doing very well. In this episode, I'm sharing our experience as well as some of the herbal protocols we followed to…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Homesteading with Children with Rebekah Rhodes
If homesteading and gardening are hard work, then homesteading and gardening with children can seem downright impossible! We're taking a realistic look at what…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Raising Pigs for Meat with "Pork" Rhyne Cureton
Learning how to raise pigs for meat is a great option for any homestead or farm wanting to become more self-sustainable. But choosing the breed and tailoring…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
New Gardening Techniques & Varieties to Grow in 2022
What new gardening techniques and plant varieties am I growing in this year's garden? Listen to this podcast to find out what's been working and what I'm…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Looking Back at 2021 & Forward to 2022
In this episode I'm looking back at the year (2021), sharing some of my favorite takeaways and even sharing future plans for 2022. I'm covering topics from…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
The Link Between Bees & Plant Medicine
Today's podcast is with Kaylee Richardson from The Honeystead and we're discussing all the links between beekeeping and plant medicine, including the medicinal…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Host a Holiday Craft Party
Give heartfelt homemade gifts this year and build fellowship at the same time by hosting your own holiday craft party! Listen in for all my tips and DIYs for…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
The Homestead Documentary Project with Carrie Wilson
I'm chatting with Carrie Wilson discussing everything you need to know about the Homestead Documentary Project. We're discussing what it is, who can benefit…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
The Homestead Documentary Project with Carrie Wilson
I'm chatting with Carrie Wilson discussing everything you need to know about the Homestead Documentary Project. We're discussing what it is, who can benefit…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Use a Generator During a Power Outage
We live in a very rural area and experience power outages on a regular basis, especially during the winter months. Over the past 22 years, we've learned how to…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
What to do if Your Medicine Isn't Available & Alternative Medicine
What if you couldn't get medicine from the store? What would you do? We're discussing different options for alternative medicines, like growing and using…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Hugelkultur Garden Beds (What, How & Why)
If you've never heard the term hugelkultur gardening you're in for a treat. This centuries-old method of gardening is making a comeback, and this podcast…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Growing, Preserving & Using Rosehips Medicinally
Did you know that a teaspoon of rosehips has as much vitamin C as 6 oranges? If you're not using rosehips medicinally, this podcast is a must-listen! I'm…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Raising Sheep for Fiber, Flock Care & Naturally Dyed Yarn
If you've ever wondered about raising sheep for their wool or fiber this podcast episode is for you. I'm talking with Janet from Timbercreek Farms who is…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Ultimate Guide to Fermenting Vegetables
In this podcast we're talking all about fermenting vegetables! Including the three different kinds of fermentation and which is used when fermenting…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
A Guide to Raising Goats with Rachael Tuller from Lost Peacock Creamery
If you're thinking about buying goats or raising goats on your property, this is the post for you. We're covering everything you need to know about raising…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Why Makeup & Skincare Ingredients Matter More Than You Think
Our skin is our biggest organ and what we come in contact with affects us. It's important to know what ingredients we're putting on our body, not only the ones…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Raising Meat Rabbits with Jeremy Chambers
If you've ever considered raising rabbits for meat, this podcast is a must-listen. Jeremy Chambers and I are discussing everything one would need to know in…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Q&A With Melissa Planning, Preserving & Troubleshotting
Today's podcast is a fun one as I'm answering YOUR questions! We're covering topics from root cellaring (and tips if you don't have a root cellar), stocking up…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Eating for an ENTIRE Year Without a Grocery Store
Today's podcast is so inspiring and one that even challenges me! I'm interviewing Alexia from Hawthorn Farm who recently did a one-year challenge with her…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Best Methods for Preserving Eggs, Cheese, Milk & Meat
When it comes to preserving food, we all run out of freezer space first! So how do we preserve items like eggs, cheese, milk and meat where the product is…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Growing Fruit Trees in Pots (Tips For Success)
Growing fruit trees in pots is a fantastic solution if you want to produce fruit for your family, but you may not be in your forever home, or don't have the…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Great Depression Era Living & Lost Off-Grid Preservation Technique for Green Beans
This week's podcast is very special to me as it includes my dad and me taking a trip down memory lane as we visit the old "Homestead" where he grew up. This is…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
The Advantage to Using Grow Bags In Your Garden with Kevin Espiritu from Epic Gardening
There are many ways to grow food in the garden, but if you're short on space, using grow bags is a fantastic option to not only gain more space but grow food…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
7 Ways to Preserve Eggs at Home w/ Lisa Steele
Many people recommend artificial lighting to keep up egg production during the winter months, but this is hard on hens. Alternatively, I work with the seasons…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Creating a Homestead Business That Makes Money
If you're an entrepreneur or a homesteader looking to make an income from your time, skills, or physical products, this podcast is for you! Join me and Anne…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Maximizing Your Homestead for Profit & Production with Joel Salatin
Sit down with Joel Salatin and me as we discuss methods for increasing the profits from your homestead, different methods for earning a living from your…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
The Science of Food Preservation
There are several different methods for food preservation, and in this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, we are going to cover what mechanisms are at…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Homesteading Myths Busted
When we're dreaming of an ideal homestead, it's true that many of us picture acreage with a beautiful log cabin tucked in the treeline, or a huge farmhouse…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Grow Food YEAR ROUND Using Covers (Both Hot & Cold Weather) with Nikki Jabour
We're talking about how to grow food year-round using covers. Most often, people think of growing under cover for colder climates, but this method actually…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Foolproof Methods When Garden Overwhelm Sets In (Jessica Sowards of Roots & Refuge)
In today's episode, I'm talking with Jessica Soward from Roots & Refuge Farm and we're discussing foolproof methods that you need to build into your gardening…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Buying Homestead Property - What You Must Know
If you're considering buying land and starting a homestead, or even moving an existing homestead to a new property, this podcast is one you'll want to tune…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Cut Back on Garden Diseases & Maximize Your Infrastructure Expansion (Don't Waste Time or Money)
In today's Pioneering Today Podcast (episode #302), did you struggle with diseased plants in your garden last year? Want to expand the garden but need to make…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Aquaponic Gardening & Raising Tilapia with VW Family Farms
Today's Pioneering Today Podcast (episode #301), I'm talking with Andrea from VW Family Farms. She and her family live on 700-acres where they homeschool their…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Beginner Gardening Secrets You Need To Know - Q & A
Today I'm answering YOUR questions! I took a poll on Instagram asking what you wanted to know about gardening - any question on any gardening topic. The…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for Greater Yield You Need to Use NOW
Did you know you could add nitrogen and feed the soil by using specific companion plants? Today's episode shares which companion plants can ADD nitrogen to the…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
What To Do When Your Family Isn't Onboard with Homesteading (Or Something You're Passionate About)
Living the pioneer or modern homesteader lifestyle is something that many of us are drawn to, but there are times in a family where only one person is on…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
What You Must Know BEFORE Getting Backyard Chickens (Egg-Laying Hens)
Keeping backyard egg-laying chickens is a wonderful way to offset your food costs. It's also great to know you're getting healthy eggs from hens that have been…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Use Food Forest Techniques to Grow More in Your Backyard
Today we're learning how we can grow MORE food with LESS work by using "food forests". Daron, the founder of Growing With Nature, a website aimed at allowing…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Fermented Dairy: Why You Should Be Doing This Now
In this episode, we're talking about fermented dairy, the health benefits, the history and why you should absolutely be consuming fermented dairy on a regular…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
American Guinea Hogs - Were They Really Worth It?
This last year we raised American Guinea hogs for the very first time. Today I'm sharing our experience in raising them, how we liked the meat, the pros and…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Balance Time Management and Projects on the Homestead
Do you struggle with time management and taking on too many projects? There are so many things that we homesteaders want to do but often we overextend…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Grow a Large Scale Garden & Livestock Without Acreage
In today's Pioneering Today Podcast I'm interviewing Casey who wants to raise livestock and grow a substantial garden all while living in the suburbs of Utah…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
The Ultimate Seed Starting Guide: Everything You Need to Know For Starting Seeds Indoors
In today's Pioneering Today Podcast we're going to be covering everything you need to know for starting seeds indoors. The supplies needed, when to start them…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Get Everything Done in a Day Without Wasting Time or Getting Distracted
Learn practical time-management tips on becoming a homesteader and how to get everything done in a day without wasting time or getting distracted with Anne of…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Create a Gardening Plan for More Harvest and Less Stress
Shannon, who lives in the Pacific Northwest, is looking for some gardening tips to take her small, raised-bed garden to the next level. She wants to learn how…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
How to Make a Sourdough Starter From Scratch
Learn how to make a sourdough starter from scratch, plus the best feeding methods and which flours to use for feeding. Anytime anyone has issues with their…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
From Eating Disorder to Health & My Current Workouts
This is my story from an eating disorder as a teen to my health today and what my daily workouts consist of now. As a homesteader, there are always movements…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Decluttering Your Home (Month by Month) with Tracy Lynn
Wouldn't it feel wonderful to live in a home that's neat and tidy all-year-round? As fellow former "clutter-addicts", Tracy Lynn and I are sitting down…
- Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
Planning Tips that Every Gardener NEEDS to Know Ongoing COVID Realities
Do you have a vegetable garden or want to start one this year? Now is the time to plan for your best year yet in gardening. Whether you're a seasoned gardener…