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Surviving Hard Times

By: Richard Jacobs
  • Summary

  • It's one thing to listen to doom and gloom about food and fertilizer shortages, skyrocketing prices, the cost of living, or your job being outsourced overseas or eliminated due to automation. It's another thing to hear practicable, immediately actionable advice from experts who can help you reduce the fear, anxiety, and burden of these problems. Tune in now to the Surviving Hard Times Podcast with Richard Jacobs.
    2022
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Episodes
  • Rooted Living: A Homesteader's Journey With Kelsey Nightingale
    Apr 25 2024

    In this episode, Kelsey Nightingale returns to the podcast to discuss her unique approach to homesteading and organic farming. As a licensed veterinary technician, Kelsey recently relocated with her family to a small homestead in Scottsburg, OR, where they focus on sustainability and living off the land.

    Kelsey became interested in homesteading in 2019. After taking the plunge in 2021, she and her husband Sean became committed to one mission: to become self-sufficient and unreliant upon society to live…

    In this conversation, we explore:

    • Why Kelsey and Sean decided to shift their lifestyles.
    • The resources that Nightingale Homestead currently provides.
    • How long it typically takes to become successful in homesteading and small farming.
    • The easy and hard parts of self-sufficiency.

    Tune in now to discover the inspiring journey of Kelsey and Sean as they embrace a lifestyle deeply rooted in sustainability, self-sufficiency, and a profound connection to the land!

    Follow along with Kelsey and Nightingale Homestead here.

    Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

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    22 mins
  • Use These Preparation Strategies To Cultivate A Self-Sufficient Lifestyle
    Apr 18 2024

    In this episode, Stacy Zivicki from Sustainable Stewards takes the time to chat with us about preparation tactics, sustainable agriculture, and homesteading. Stacy’s mission with Sustainable Stewards is to show her viewers how to achieve authentic self-sufficiency – free from reliance on civilization.

    On her channel, Stacy covers everything from permaculture to animal husbandry and food freedom. She informs her viewers so that they too can learn how to be independent of feed mills, grocery stores, and our society’s approach to debt.

    Join us now to hear Stacy discuss:

    • How her background shaped her perspective on self-sufficiency.
    • The importance of becoming your own producer of resources.
    • How Stacy utilizes Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) for her food distribution.
    • The benefits of working with your community to support sustainable agriculture and livestock production.

    What does true self-sufficiency look like? Tune in to find out!

    To watch Stacy’s educational content click here, and to purchase Sustainable Stewards merchandise click here.

    Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

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    42 mins
  • How This Attorney Has Developed An Innovative Approach To Farming And Livestock Raising
    Apr 11 2024

    Joining us in this episode is Aaron Dukes from Dukes Legal, P.A. In addition to his work as an attorney, Aaron is also a farmer and cattle ranch owner that has cultivated a successful agricultural and livestock operation.

    Having the skills needed to raise and grow your own food may very well come in handy during these uncertain times – but what does it take to achieve this level of self-sufficiency?

    Press play to discover:

    • The intricacies involved in meat production.
    • Why having a substantial stock of food is important as we face supply shortages.
    • How fertilizers are properly used in vegetable farming.

    Want to get to know more about Aaron Duke and his distinct approach to farming and livestock cultivation? Join this informative conversation now!

    Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

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    33 mins

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