Backyard Chickens 101 — Getting Started on the Homestead | Ep. 2

Walking Through the 1800s: Homesteading at the Cradle of Forestry

Join us as we take a trip to the Cradle of Forestry in America to step back in time and see what homesteading was really like in the late 1800s. Tina and I walk through the historical cabins and look closely at the daily reality of early mountain living. We discuss how these early settlers managed their land, built their homes, and survived without modern conveniences. It is fascinating to compare their traditional off-grid skills and daily chores to the ways we run our homesteads today. Grab a cup of coffee and come walk through history with us.

Are We Loosing Our Privacy

Are We Are We Loosing Our Privacy in The United States?

Preparing for a Storm and Homesteading Talk

We talk about Preparing for a storm and talk about what is going on here on the farm

10 Ways to Start Homesteading on a Low Income

Most people think they have to wait until they have land, savings, and the right setup before they can call themselves a homesteader. This episode exists to challenge that idea directly. We walk through 10 practical, low-cost ways to start building a homestead life right where you are — starting with the mindset shift that changes everything. From growing herbs on a windowsill to starting a small chicken flock, from learning to can and preserve food now to finding older neighbors who will teach you things no YouTube video ever could, every tip in this episode is something real families are doing right now on tight budgets. We also dig into how to use every part of what you produce — including egg shells for calcium, freezing extra eggs before molting season slows your flock down, and building soil with things most people throw in the trash. If you've been sitting on the fence because you think you can't afford to start — this episode is for you. Find us live every week: Homesteading Talk — Sundays & Thursdays @ 7:30 PM CT Chicken Coop Talk — Saturdays @ 7:30 AM CT

Would Our Ancestors Survive Today's Laws? The Oregon PEACE Act

Scott and Tina of the Mississippi Family Homestead Podcast take on one of the most controversial proposed laws affecting homesteaders in America today. Oregon Initiative Petition 28, the PEACE Act, People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions, could make hunting, fishing, butchering your own livestock, pest control, and routine livestock management practices criminal offenses in Oregon. If it passes in November 2026, farmers and homesteaders would have just 30 days to comply. Scott and Tina break down what IP28 actually says, drawing directly from the proposed document, and compare it to how our ancestors lived under the Homestead Act of 1862, when hunting, fishing, and harvesting your own animals were simply the way of life. They also look at the legal history of hunting and farming rights across America, including the 24 states with constitutional protections for hunting and fishing, and discuss why they believe every American should have the freedom to raise and harvest their own food on their own land. New episodes every Friday. Find Mississippi Family Homestead on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.