@Homesteaders of America
— · 15 videos curated
Homesteading content covering self-sufficiency, food production, animal husbandry, and household resilience.
All 15 videos
The best livestock for a small homestead might surprise you
Guidance on selecting livestock species suited to small homestead operations, covering production efficiency and space constraints.
What if you never bought compost again?
52-second introduction to worm farming and vermicomposting as a method to produce free compost and soil amendments for food gardens.
When Farm Growth Costs Too Much | Garrett & Isabelle Heydt of Solstice Beef Company
Interview with regenerative beef farmers on scaling decisions, family health tradeoffs, and redefining farm success around stewardship rather than endless growth.
Composting: Start Your Own Worm Farm with Natalie Argo
57-minute walkthrough on building and managing a worm farm for composting kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich castings and tea for garden soil.
A Homesteader's Seat at the Secretary of Agriculture's Table | Interview with AJ Richards
54-minute interview with a Wyoming homesteader invited to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on public-land grazing, regenerative agriculture policy, and direct-farm meat sales.
From City Life to Full Time Farm Girl: Interview With Ann Scott
Ann Scott discusses her transition from urban living to full-time homesteading and farm operations.
Books for Every Homesteader: A Chat with Sawdust Publishing
Interview with a homesteading publisher showcasing recommended books on food production, animal husbandry, and self-sufficient living for beginning and experienced homesteaders.
Fresh Milled Flour: What Should You Actually Bake First?
Four-minute interview with a flour expert on what to bake first when you start milling your own grain, and how to work with fresh-milled flour.
From Zero Experience to a Booming Farm Business: The Power of Authentic Marketing | Freedom Farms NY
Two former corporate workers share how they built a 300+ acre direct-to-consumer meat operation from scratch, covering livestock selection, butchering, shipping, and scaling a profitable farm business.
How to Save Money on Farm Food You Don't Grow | Interview with Daniel Salatin
Six-minute interview on buying whole chickens in bulk directly from local farmers to reduce cost per pound and build an affordable, resilient food supply.
Can you breed your own meat chickens?
Expert walkthrough on breeding sustainable meat chickens at home, covering heritage breeds, genetics, and alternatives to commercial Cornish Cross.
How to Generate Income on Your Homestead | Exclusive Interview with Joel Salatin
Joel Salatin discusses practical strategies for creating profitable income from homestead operations, covering regenerative agriculture and small-farm business models.
The Future of Homesteaders of America | Exclusive Interview with Amy Fewell
Amy Fewell, founder of Homesteaders of America, reflects on ten years of the modern homesteading movement and shares her vision for food security, self-reliance, and local food systems ahead.
Sustainable Broiler Breeding: Heritage Chicken Alternatives
Why modern commercial broilers fail in backyard conditions, and how to breed or select heritage and dual-purpose meat chickens for homestead resilience.
Building a Multigenerational Homestead: Interview with the Fuhrmanns
Twenty-minute interview with a family operating a multigenerational homestead and farm, covering how they structure work, income, and decision-making across generations.