How to Get Started Homesteading

How to Get Started Homesteading

Author: Homesteading Family August 23, 2020 Duration: 40:13

Josh and Carolyn debunk the most popular myths around what you really need to do to get started homesteading and share 16 essential skills you need to start mastering now before you can take it to the next level.   

Creating a homesteading lifestyle doesn’t mean having to make a giant leap out to the country. Whether you’re in the suburbs or even a one-bedroom apartment in the city, you can start your homesteading journey today by applying these key principles and begin making the mindshift from a “consumer” to a “producer.” 


In this episode: 

  • What are the 16 essential skills you need to start mastering now to begin your homesteading journey? 
  • How to start with the small things so you can level up.  
  • What do Josh and Carolyn believe is the heart of homesteading? 
  • Cucumber season has officially started and Carolyn has some new ways of how to keep pickles fresh. 
  • Why does Josh keep wearing hats?


To ask a question, read the transcript, or learn more, visit homesteadingfamily.com 


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There’s a quiet revolution happening in backyards and on small plots of land, where people are choosing to grow and preserve their own food despite busy modern lives. Everyday Homesteading, from the Homesteading Family, speaks directly to that reality. It’s for anyone who feels the pull toward self-sufficiency but is short on time, sorting through the noise to find what’s genuinely practical. This podcast focuses on methods that are tried and true, saving you from wasting effort and resources on well-meaning but unproven advice. You’ll hear honest conversations about fitting homesteading tasks into a realistic schedule-think five to ten hours a week-transforming that dream of a full pantry into a manageable weekly rhythm. Episodes delve into the nitty-gritty of growing food, cooking from scratch, and preserving your harvest, all with an eye on efficiency. The tone is less about achieving perfection and more about building confidence through simple, actionable steps. Tune in for a sense of community and grounded wisdom that makes the homesteading journey feel possible, starting right where you are.
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