Homestead Happenings for March 1 2024 - Ep 873

Today we talk about changing our approach to sheep, mindset in assessing homestead finances, egg influx, the power of community and more.

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Sponsor 2: Mastersingers of Cookeville Unity in the Community Concert Sunday at 3pm, https://mastersingersinc.com/product/unity-in-the-community-viii/ 

Forage

• Stinging nettle
• Dandelion
• No mushrooms this week but morel season is upon us

Livestock

• The priority talk
• The ram decision
• Catching the baby ram
• 5 eggs a day on the ducks and 4 a day on the chickens
• Time to reset the coop

Grow

• Seedling shelves are in - seedlings are not
• Peas have not yet germinated
• Swiss chard is starting to come on
• IMO week

Holler Neighbors/Community

• Chasing sheep as a neighborhood activity
• Community connections through MAGS
• 1 Million Satoshi give Away

Infrastructure

• Fence Posts and Fencing
• Pond fencing
• Failed dishwasher and repairing vs replacing

Finances

• Currently measuring in terms of not needing to buy food rather than generation profit

Make it a great week!

GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!

Community

• Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn
• Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup
• Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b

Advisory Board

• The Booze Whisperer
• The Tactical Redneck
• Chef Brett
• Samantha the Savings Ninja

Resources

• Membership Sign Up

• Holler Roast Coffee
• Harvest Right Affiliate Link