Exploring Off-Grid Living with Jesse Fisher from Riverbed Ranch Community

In this episode of High Strangeness, host Tony interviews Jesse Fisher, a resident of the Riverbed Ranch Community in Utah, to discuss off-grid living and self-reliance. They delve into the meaning and practice of off-grid living, the challenges and solutions of maintaining such a lifestyle, and the community's efforts to be self-sufficient in energy, water, and food. Jesse shares his personal journey and the inspiration behind the off-grid community, as well as insights into its diverse residents and their various approaches to sustainable living. Tony and Jesse highlight the importance of preparedness and adaptability in an increasingly dependent society. The episode also touches on the development and operations of Riverbed Ranch, including medical emergencies, waste management, and the process of joining the community.

00:00 Welcome to High Strangeness

00:38 Imagining Time Travel and Modern Vulnerabilities

02:11 Living Off the Grid: A Growing Trend

03:10 Introducing Riverbed Ranch Community

03:28 Interview with Jesse Fisher: Life at Riverbed Ranch

04:18 Building and Living in an Off-Grid Community

09:57 Diverse Approaches to Off-Grid Living

20:53 The Origins of Riverbed Ranch

30:32 Power and Water Solutions in Off-Grid Living

35:02 Introduction to Food and Greenhouses

36:21 Educational Resources for Self-Reliance

41:12 Waste Management Solutions

44:55 Healthcare and Medical Emergencies

48:58 Daily Life at Riverbed Ranch

51:33 Weather and Community Cooperation

57:03 Community Size and Demographics

01:02:09 Joining the Community

01:10:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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RiverBed Ranch Community in Utah. Also has a community in Arizona and 4-5 others still planned in the US.

https://www.riverbed-ranch.com/

Contact- Jesse Fisher

jfisher@AcademyOSR.com

Long description:

Watch OSR's 53-minute backstory video here: https://www.Riverbed-Ranch.com/videos

Our educational non-profit, the Academy of Self-Reliance, has a homestead planning course called "The Path to Self-Reliance".

It's at https://AcademyOSR.com/the-path