The Homestead Education Podcast
Everyone deserves an agricultural education — to understand food, land, and responsibility at a scale that fits real life.
Hosted by Kody Hanner, agricultural educator, homeschool mom of six, and lifelong rural advocate, The Homestead Education Podcast explores how accessible, small-scale agricultural education can build capable people, strengthen families, and create resilient local food systems.
Drawing from generations of rural knowledge, educated in animal science, and years of teaching families outside traditional systems, Kody breaks down complex food and education topics into practical, usable skills for homes, classrooms, and communities.
Each week, you’ll hear honest conversations about food systems, small-scale agriculture, homeschooling, and real-world education — designed for families, educators, and anyone who believes we shouldn’t outsource our lives.
Whether you live on acreage, in town, or somewhere in between, this podcast will help you understand where your food comes from, why it matters, and how practical agricultural knowledge can create meaningful change.
Learn More at The Homestead Education Website
Episodes
Feb 14, 2023
Feb 14, 2023
53 min
Don't wait for someday to come because it is not always promised. Get out there and start that homestead, grow some seeds, get the chickens. Harold Thornbro from Redemption Permaculture joins today's episode to discuss tips on getting started with permaculture and homesteading. His most powerful statement was that we shouldn't play the someday game.
Find Harold Thornbro
Website: www.redemptionpermaculture.com
The Modern Homesteading Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-homesteading-podcast/id1483544772
Home to Small Town Homestead: https://amzn.to/3lCsraY
Things we talked about:
Suscovich Chicken Tractor: https://youtu.be/WbzIpwEcMBU
Find Kody Hanner:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ZqMAnI5nlGkH5Nc8psTSg
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Feb 10, 2023
Feb 10, 2023
56 min
Homesteading homeschoolers had a ton on their plate, so we have Amber Brandsrud from the 1898_mama. We talk all things momming rural kids. We cover chores, animals, homeschooling, husbands (sorry guys), and electronic use!
Find Amber Brandsrud
Website: www.1898mama.com
Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/1898_mama/
Books
Teens Unleashed by Karla Williams: https://amzn.to/3jMPAa2
Find Kody Hanner, The Homestead Education
Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ZqMAnI5nlGkH5Nc8psTSg
Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Feb 8, 2023
Feb 8, 2023
1hr 21 sec
Why is food inflation happening at such an alarming rate? Even though we may not ever know that answer to its fullest extent, we can combat it. Get actionable advice on how to save money and grow more of your own food in this episode with Kody. She has a ton of information on current events and can tell you how she feeds her family and her chickens on a sometimes limited budget.
Resources:
Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events
Modern Homestead Conference: www.modernhomesteadconference.com
Short video on saving a piglet: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoRBoW9MNjr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
True Leaf Free Shipping Over $45: https://www.pjtra.com/t/3-139809-277182-153185
Incubation Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/courses
Meat Slicer (similar to the one I own): https://amzn.to/3I6uQmN
Broth YouTube: https://youtu.be/2asWEFJtYWQ
Homemade Cost Cutting E-Book: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/subscribe
10 Tips for Homemade Cost Cutting Podcast Episode: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-uuw9f-1269b89
Feb 3, 2023
Feb 3, 2023
47 min
Lori Beth Auldrige from the Elevating Motherhood Podcast has some freeing insights. We look at what it is like to opt out of the contradictory expectations of being a mother and embracing what is right for your family.
Where to find Lori Beth:
Podcast: https://www.elevatingmotherhood.com/
Lori Beth's episode about rest: https://www.elevatingmotherhood.com/show-notes/episode-089/
Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/loribethauldrdge
Links from The Homestead Education:
Book - The Four Agreements: https://amzn.to/3X2cDLA
Blog - Daily Rhythm: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/our-daily-rhythm/
Website: HTTP://www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: HTTP://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
40 min
Sam Ingersol, the director of marketing for Kalona SuperNatural, an organic dairy brand, talks about raw milk, minimally processed milk, regenerative farming, and returning to a simpler life.
Be sure to check out Kalona SuperNatural on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kalonasupernatural_milk_dairy
Go to their website: kalonasuperfoods.com/links to get $7 off kefir at over 3,000 major retailers!
Links to books we discussed:
Big, Fat, Surprise - https://amzn.to/3l0kGeh
Animal, Vegetable, Junk - https://amzn.to/3YfQQRl
Homestead Science - http://www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Subscribe to my newsletter: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/subscribe
Jan 27, 2023
Jan 27, 2023
44 min
The ladies from The Goat Homeschooling Podcasting join me for a conversation on what relatable versus reliable advice for long-haul homeschoolers looks like.
Building relationships with your teens and gauging each child's strengths will create a better learning environment and more confident teens.
Find Erin and Amanda: www.goathomeschoolingpodcast.com
Homestead Homeschool Curriculum: Https://www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Follow me on IG: http://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Like me on FB: http://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Subscribe to my newsletter: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/subscribe
Jan 24, 2023
Jan 24, 2023
53 min
Emily Reuschel has an amazing outlook on life and great insight into how to feel your best self. She specifically focuses on empowering rural women, but her advice is golden for men, women, and children!
Join us for a great chat with tons of actionable advice and resource suggestions for changing habits.
Mine and Emily's Book Suggestions
The Four Agreements: https://amzn.to/3wpjlAh
Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3WA5hyq
Hell's Half Acre: https://amzn.to/3XQsz4b
Gap and The Gain: https://amzn.to/3D6CATa
Emily's Resources
Gather in Growth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gather-in-growth/id1635683500
YouDoYou82: www.youdoyou82.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/emilyreuschel
The Homestead Education Resources
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Dec 28, 2022
Dec 28, 2022
8 min
Teaching homesteading could never be broken down into one short podcast episode. So hear one of my key parenting practices that help my kids understand the bigger picture.
This will be the last episode of season 2 with season 3 coming back strong in the middle of January! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single thing.
Teach Your Kids to Homestead webinar registration: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/teach-homesteading
Homesteading In Your Homeschool: https://homeschooling1child.teachable.com/courses/homesteading-in-your-homeschool?affcode=603376_xrj9wvsp
Homestead Homeschool Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Subscribe to my newsletter: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/subscribe
Dec 20, 2022
Dec 20, 2022
45 min
"Everyone's kids are in a combat zone," is a poignant quote from Connor Boyack while we discuss his Tuttle Twins Books and other essential aspects of parenting in these trying times.
Shop Tuttle Twins: https://tuttletwins.com/ref/homesteadeducation/
Children of The Collective by Connor Boyack: https://amzn.to/3Vc8ELf
Make the change in your community: www.spn.org
Subscribe to The Homestead Education: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/subscribe/
Learn more about homesteading, homeschooling, and home cooking at the Homestead Education Website
The Homestead Education Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast/
Free Homestead Homeschool Webinar: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/teach-homesteading/
Shop Homestead Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop/
Start a Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Find Homeschool Courses here: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/courses/
Follow me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
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Dec 15, 2022
Dec 15, 2022
41 min
Do you have food freedom or even understand what that means?
Hear my perspective from years of food safety experience and from my recent experience at the Rogue Food Convention.
Rogue Food Convention: https://roguefoodconference.com/
Everything I Want To Do Is Illegal Book: https://amzn.to/3FUysY8
Animal Science E-Textbook: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/?s=animal+science
Poultry Course: https://courses.thehomesteadeducation.com/
Homestead Gift Giving: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-gifts
Subscribe to The Homestead Education: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/subscribe/
Learn more about homesteading, homeschooling, and home cooking at the Homestead Education Website
The Homestead Education Podcast: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast/
Free Homestead Homeschool Webinar: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/teach-homesteading/
Shop Homestead Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop/
Start a Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Find Homeschool Courses here: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/courses/
Follow me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Kody Hanner
Homestead Educator
When I graduated from college I know that I wanted to continue to teach people about agriculture and our food systems. When I began down the homeschool and homestead path, it only made sense to focus on teaching our next generation about the joys of homesteading.
My focus will be on not only how to homestead and homestead, but the mindset and personal growth that will help you on this amazing journey we are taking!
Keep growing!