In this episode, Al, Ben and Jason discuss their recent dinners and upcoming workshops. They also talk about weather conditions and Al's recent well pump issues. The conversation then shifts to the possibility of change in the food system, with a focus on RFK's views on healthcare and the influence of corporations. The hosts express their opinions on the potential for change and the need for individuals to vote with their dollars. The conversation covers various topics including the potential impact of a political figure on corporations, the challenges faced by small farmers, the need for independent food certification, the lack of nutritional education in medical schools, and the process of getting a vehicle inspected. The speakers also discuss their recent projects, such as tile work and trailer renovation. In this part of the conversation, Jason discusses his plans to start selling chicken, pork, and beef from their farm. He mentions that they have been slowly promoting it on their website and will initially offer local pickup. They also talk about the possibility of shipping in the future. Ben shares that they recently helped friends butcher a hundred chickens and talks about his experience mortaring block for their house addition. He also mentions the challenges of teaching his teenage sons how to drive. Lastly, Ben talks about their recent cleaning day and the satisfaction of decluttering their property.

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Homestead Shop Talk is a weekly audio podcast hosted by Jason Contreras (@sowtheland), Ben Hollar (@thehollarhomestead) and Al Lumnah (@lumnahacres). Three dudes with different homesteads talking about homestead life, content creation, growing a homestead and building a life worth living for. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, the fellas discuss upcoming events and share updates on their homesteading projects. They talk about the challenges of dealing with excessive rain and the impact it has on gardening and outdoor projects. They also discuss their preferences for weather conditions, including their desire for snow in the winter. The hosts share their experiences with butchering pigs and the process of renovating their kitchens. They discuss the importance of planning and visualizing projects before starting them. In this conversation, Ben and Jason discuss their experiences with tiling and the different methods they use. They also talk about their recent pork-related activities, including castrating pigs and cooking suckling pig. They share their plans for future meat processing and discuss the satisfaction of being self-sufficient in meat production. The conversation ends with a reminder to check out their upcoming events and a farewell.

Sow the Land: https://www.youtube.com/@SowtheLand

Lumnah Acres: https://www.youtube.com/@LumnahAcres

Hollar Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead

Homestead Shop Talk is a weekly audio podcast hosted by Jason Contreras (@sowtheland), Ben Hollar (@thehollarhomestead) and Al Lumnah (@lumnahacres). Three dudes with different homesteads talking about homestead life, content creation, growing a homestead and building a life worth living for. Thanks for listening!

In this episode 60, Jason, Al and Ben discuss various topics including the recent weather, the use of dishwashers and microwaves, and the concept of a dumbwaiter. They also talk about Jason's kitchen renovation project and the use of Rubio Monocoat for finishing the countertops. In this part of the conversation, Jason and Al discuss various topics including the progress of Jason's kitchen renovation, the survival of his meat chickens during heavy rain, the use of supplements for the chickens, Al's new breeding bull, the flooding on Al's property, and the recent harvest of meat birds. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss raising turkeys and the challenges they face. They talk about the size and weight of turkeys, the amount of feed they consume, and the possibility of selling them. They also explore the idea of making their own sandwich meat and deli meat from the turkeys. The hosts then shift the conversation to their recent experiences and struggles with motivation and burnout in their YouTube careers. They discuss the pressure to constantly film and the guilt they feel when they don't. They also express gratitude for their loyal viewers and the challenges of being content creators in the ever-changing landscape of YouTube.

Sow the Land: https://www.youtube.com/@SowtheLand

Lumnah Acres: https://www.youtube.com/@LumnahAcres

Hollar Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead

Homestead Shop Talk is a weekly audio podcast hosted by Jason Contreras (@sowtheland), Ben Hollar (@thehollarhomestead) and Al Lumnah (@lumnahacres). Three dudes with different homesteads talking about homestead life, content creation, growing a homestead and building a life worth living for. Thanks for listening!