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by Brian Wells
The homesteading podcast dedicated to the pursuit of self-sufficiency, self reliance, and sustainability. Brian is a 4th generation homesteader located in beautiful upstate NY. Along with his wife, Bonnie (also a 4th generation homesteader) and their son Brian Jr., Brian has been actively homesteading on a 2 acre piece of land since 2008. This podcast is dedicated to their journey and is a call for others to join them in pursuing self sufficiency, self reliance, and sustainability.
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- Oct 23, 202321 min
S4E171 Season Finale: 2023:A Season of Change
2023 has been a season of change on our homestead. Some of that has been planned. So of it, not so much. On this final episode of season 4, I share with you some of those changes and some lessons I've learned. I also share with you my vision for season 5. Until next time, keep up the good work!! Brian Support the show http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletter http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/support http://www.thehomestead...
- Oct 16, 20231h 8m
S4E170 11 Reasons Why Empty Nesting Hasn't Been As Traumatic As We Thought It Would Be
In this final episode Bonnie joins me on one last episode in our series on Empty Nest Homesteading . We expected this transition to be far more traumatic than it has been. While we understand that everyone's journey is different, on this episode we share 11 Reasons why we think we've been able to make this transition so smoothly . Enjoy!! Brian Support the show http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletter http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net...
- Sep 26, 202326 min
S4E169 How Is Homesteading Different From Farming?
This week I spent a lot of time reading the policy manuals of the Farm Bureau and the NY Farm Bureau. As I did, I spent quite a bit of time thinking about how homesteading and farming are the same. And how they are different. On this episode, I share my thoughts on that as well as why I think homesteading is crucial to solving the issue of aging farmers. Enjoy!! Brian Support the show http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletter http...
- Sep 18, 202315 min
S4E168 Why I Joined The Farm Bureau
Back in May at the Southern Adirondack Homesteading Festival, I was introduced to Natalie, the manager of our local region for the NY Farm Bureau. We became friends. She has been trying to convince me to join the organization, but I wasn't convinced that it would be a good fit. While their mission is advocacy and education relating to agricultural issues, I didn't think they would care about the issues and concerns that homesteaders face. As I shared some of those conc...
- Sep 12, 202324 min
S4E167 Six Lessons I (re)Learned at the Fall Gathering of the Homesteaders of New England 2023
This past weekend, I had the privilege of helping Jack Pollner put on the Fall Gathering of the Homesteaders of New England. What a great time!!! On this episode I share with you about the event, including 6 lessons I've (re)learned by attending the event. Enjoy!! Brian Support the show http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletter http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/support http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHome...
- Sep 4, 202332 min
S4E166 Lessons I've Learned From My WORST Garden EVER!!
This year my garden has sucked. Worst. Garden. Ever. It's been one of those gardening seasons that could make you want to quit gardening. Forever. But, instead, I'm trying to learn some lessons. Some lessons that I hope will help me be successful in years to come. Hopefully it will inspire you to keep gardening even if things haven't gone well for you either. Enjoy!! Brian Support the show http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/new...
- Aug 21, 202352 min
S4E165 Southern Adirondack Homesteading Festival: What Is Homesteading?
On today's episode we jump back to May's Southern Adirondack Homesteading Festival and the talk I gave called "What Is Homesteading". Enjoy!! Brian Support the show http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletter http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/support http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcast https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHomesteadJourney https://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomes...
- Aug 14, 202332 min
S4E164 Steam Canning With A VKP (Harvest) Multi-Use Steam Canner
On this episode, we take a deep dive into steam canning. I talk about it's history, the journey to "approval" and when it should be used. I also talk about the VKP Multi-Use Steam Canner that we just purchased. I've put it through its paces; as a steam canner, a hot water bath canner and a stock pot. Do I recommend it? Listen and find out!! VKP Multi-Use Steam Canner VKP Dome Style Steam Canner Keep up the good work!! Brian Support the show http://www.thehomesteadjo...
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The homesteading podcast dedicated to the pursuit of self-sufficiency, self reliance, and sustainability. Brian is a 4th generation homesteader located in beautiful upstate NY. Along with his wife, Bonnie (also a 4th generation homesteader) and their son Brian Jr., Brian has been actively homesteading on a 2 acre piece of land since 2008. This podcast is dedicated to their journey and is a call for others to join them in pursuing self sufficiency, self reliance, and sustainability.
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