The Homestead Education
Homesteading. Homeschooling. Hard truths — made simple.
I’m Kody Hanner — animal scientist, educator, and homesteader raising my family on forty acres in North Idaho. After years of teaching families across the country how to grow their own food and grow as people, I’m here to bring real-world education back home.
Each week, we’ll talk about how to build a functional homestead, teach practical life skills, and raise kids who can think, work, and thrive — without relying on broken systems. From livestock and gardens to homeschooling and personal growth, you’ll get expert guidance, honest stories, and no-fluff advice you can actually use.
Whether you’re brand-new to self-sufficiency or deep into the lifestyle, this podcast will help you build confidence, purpose, and common sense — one project, one habit, and one conversation at a time.
Follow now to learn how to homestead smarter, educate better, and live free.
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Episodes
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
I had an appointment with my general practitioner last week. She told me about all the moms that come through her office with anxiety over what to feed their kids. Every day, new information exposes new dangers in our food supply, causing new (and seasoned moms) to question what they are putting on their tables.
Episode Links:
Cheddar: https://amzn.to/3QYx3o0
The Grange: https://www.nationalgrange.org/
Lab Grown Milk: https://www.forbes.com/sites/daphneewingchow/2025/02/24/first-lab-grown-whole-cows-milk-to-debut-in-the-us/
Get 10% off Redmonds RealSalt: https://glnk.io/oq72y/homestead-education
Join Waitlist For My CookBook: https://thehomesteadeducation.myflodesk.com/cookbook
Buy Homemade Cost-Cutting: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/homemade-cost-cutting/
Find Kody
Advertise with Me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/instagram.com
Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Have you ever wondered what homesteading is like in the southern hemisphere, specifically Australia? Well, our friends down south are pursuing self-sufficiency much in the same manner as we are. Join me in a chat with Stephanie from Living Traditions in Australia to explore the differences in climate, predators, spiders, homeschooling, and politics.
Episode Links
Living Traditions IG: www.instagram.com/living__traditions_
Living Traditions Website: www.livingtraditionshub.com
Kody's Link
Submit a Question: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/helpmegrow
Advertise with Me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/instagram.com
Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thehomesteadeduaction
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
With the rise of homesteaders, finding our place in the food system is hard. Bringing up the question of the difference between Aggies and homesteaders.
Join me in diving into agriculture policy, small farm statistics, and ag education!
Episode Links
Homestead Education Blog: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homemadestories
Submit a Question: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/helpmegrow
Advertise with Me: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/instagram.com
Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thehomesteadeduaction
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Season 6 Premiere! Join me as I delve into the launch of 'Grandma's Old Recipes: Rhythm of a Homestead Kitchen,' a celebration of culinary heritage and the joy of homegrown food. We'll discuss upcoming speaking engagements, share our vision for a self-sufficient future, and invite you to participate in our listener Q&A. Submit your questions at thehomesteadeducation.com/helpmegrow and join the conversation!
Episode Links:
Therapy Light: https://amzn.to/3QmKMVf
Cookbook Waitlist: https://thehomesteadeducation.myflodesk.com/cookbook
The New Wooly Whey: www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com
Sponsorship: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-sponsorship/
Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events/
Ask questions to be answered by me! www.thehomesteadeducation.com/helpmegrow
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Email: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/instagram.com
Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thehomesteadeduaction
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Everyone is creating goals for the New Year, and I am loving it! Life gets messy, so take some time to clean out your brain. This week, I have some actionable steps for creating result-driven goals. Then I share what my goals are for my business, homestead, homeschool, and personal life!
Plus, I am announcing my word of the year!
Episode Links
Episode Blog: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-131-guidlines-for-creating-result-driven-goals-in-your-life/
Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/423zvAi
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Just because we live on a homestead, it doesn't mean that my children react to an orange like Laura Ingalls Wilder. We also don't chase every consumer trend for the holidays. We focus on our needs, family, and home-cooked food.
Hear how we celebrate on our homestead and how I plan to bring in the New Year!
Episode Links
Episode about Homestead Misconceptions: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-126-are-there-misconceptions-about-being-a-homesteader/
Business/Homestead Coaching: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business/
Episode with Durenda Wilson: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/episode-106-an-honest-talk-about-raising-boys-with-durenda-wilson/
Pray for and donate to Durenda's medical costs: https://www.givesendgo.com/durenda-wilson
What topics do you want me to cover?: hello@thehomesteadeducation.com
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
What homestead skills are worth the time to learn? It's hard to decide which skills provide the best value and which ones will burn you out.
Don't try to learn every skill all at once; learn the ones that provide the most value first. Then, you will have the time and money to focus on everything else.
Episode Links
Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com
Raising Self-Sufficient Kids Book: www.raisingselfsufficientkids.com
Starting a Homestead Business: www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-business/
Storey Guides: https://amzn.to/3DA6Dp2
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z0oi2k-EQtU
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Running a business can be challenging, but the logistics of running a homestead business can have you ready to throw in the towel.
I'm here to tell you about some of the challenges we have faced while growing our homestead business and how you can avoid them for yourself.
Podcast Links
Homesteaders Guide to Relocating: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/relocating/
How I Saved My Struggling Homestead Episode: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-saved-our-struggling-homestead/
How to Make Money on Your Homestead Episode: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/podcast-episode-93-how-to-make-money-on-your-homestead/
Homestead Money Makers: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/low-cost-homestead-money-makers/
Starting a Homestead Business Planning Guide: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/how-to-start-a-homestead-business-planning-guide/
Poultry Incubation Course: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/incubation-course/
Business Coaching: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/business-call/
Find Kody:
The Homestead Education Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/
Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/
Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Get a homesteader's perspective on homestead gift ideas that your friends and family will actually use and appreciate.
Homestead (and homeschool) families can be some of the toughest to buy gifts for because they are opting out of consumerism. I have put together a list of great items that will excite everyone!
Podcast Links
60 Homestead Gift Ideas: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-gift-ideas/
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q3sKxlj9TSA
Raw Milk Explained: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/home-dairying/
Farm Fresh Pork: www.hannerhomestead.com
Find Kody
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Homestead Science Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Do you ever feel people have misconceptions about what it means to be a homesteader? Or do you ever feel like you aren't meeting the bar with your homesteading?
Homesteading doesn't have to fit in a box. In fact, as a homesteader, you are creating your own box! Join me to talk about what it means to be a homesteader and how you can better reach your homestead goals.
Podcast Links
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sosjhsb8F_8
Homestead Trivia: www.homesteadtrivia.com
Raising Self-Sufficient Kids: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/
Hanner Homestead IG: www.instagram.com/thehannerhomestead
Find Kody:
Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com
Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation
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!