Is your homestead wearing you out? After more than 20 years of homesteading each, I sat down with my best friend Carolyn Thomas of @HomesteadingFamily to talk about what long-term, sustainable homesteading really looks like. 👉 In this episode, we cover: - How to avoid homestead burnout - What we’ve let go of (and why!) - Growing food that actually thrives in your region - Making smarter choices with livestock and feed - Building multi-generational family homesteads - Creating a homestead that works with your season of life Whether you're a new homesteader or 10 years in, this honest conversation is full of wisdom, laughs, and practical insight for creating a homestead that lasts. 🌿 For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/477 This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. For first-time Azure customers, you can get 15% off your first order of $100 or more by using coupon code "MELISSA15" at checkout: https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: https://melissaknorris.com/books/family-garden-plan/ Home and Hand Made (100+ From Scratch Recipes): https://melissaknorris.com/books/hand-made/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: https://melissaknorris.com/books/the-made-from-scratch-life/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/ ********** #homesteading #homesteadingfamily #homesteadplanning #modernhomesteading

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