The Homestead Education Podcast
Kody Hanner
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Everyone deserves an agricultural education — to understand food, land, and responsibility at a scale that fits real life.
Hosted by Kody Hanner, agricultural educator, homeschool mom of six, and lifelong rural advocate, The Homestead Education Podcast explores how accessible, small-scale agricultural education can build capable people, strengthen families, and create resilient local food systems.
Drawing from generations of rural knowledge, educated in animal science, and years of teaching families outside traditional systems, Kody breaks down complex food and education topics into practical, usable skills for homes, classrooms, and communities.
Each week, you’ll hear honest conversations about food systems, small-scale agriculture, homeschooling, and real-world education — designed for families, educators, and anyone who believes we shouldn’t outsource our lives.
Whether you live on acreage, in town, or somewhere in between, this podcast will help you understand where your food comes from, why it matters, and how practical agricultural knowledge can create meaningful change.
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Episode 176: How Blacksmithing Can Be Your Next Purpose-Driven Career or Hobby With Athol Iron Works
Discover how blacksmithing is alive and evolving through the stories of Will Branson and David Walker from Fire Iron Forge. This episode explores the journey from childhood passions to building a…
Episode 175: Mastering Family Preparedness | A Practical Guide from Rustic Homestead Living
In this episode, Alex and Ashley Johnson from Rustic Homestead Living share practical insights on how families can effectively prepare for emergencies—big or small. Whether you're stockpiling food or…
Episode 174: The Power of Rural America: Amanda Radke on Reclaiming the Food Narrative
In this episode, Amanda Radke shares her journey as a fifth-generation cattle rancher, passionate educator, and advocate for the real stories of American agriculture. She discusses how…
Episode 173: Growing a Food Community: Insights from Susan Poizner on Fruit Tree Care and Community Orchards
In this episode, Susan Poizner shares her journey into urban orchards, emphasizing the importance of understanding and caring for fruit trees. Her insights are especially valuable for community…
How to Teach Kids Real-Life Learning | Homesteading, Trades, & Purpose-Driven Learning
Homesteading and education aren’t just about what you know or how much you can produce. They’re about the mindset, skills, and real-life experiences that shape how you live, work, and contribute to…
How to Build a Homestead from Scratch | Lifestyle, Gardening & Real-Life Skills
Homesteading isn’t just about land, animals, or how much you can produce. It’s about the mindset, lifestyle, and intentional choices behind how you live. And the truth is, more people than ever are…
How to Avoid Burnout in Agriculture | Farming, Mindset & Leadership
Success in agriculture isn’t just about working harder — it’s about learning how to manage the pressure, responsibilities, and mindset that come with the lifestyle. And the truth is — burnout,…
How to Understand What's Happening in Agriculture | Food Systems & Media
Agriculture isn’t just happening in the fields — it’s happening on the airwaves, in policy conversations, and in the everyday decisions that impact what ends up on our tables. And the truth is — most…
How to Turn Tree Sap into Syrup | Homesteading, Food Systems & Self-Sufficiency
Sugaring isn’t just for the Northeast anymore. And the truth is — there are opportunities for food, resources, and self-sufficiency sitting right in our own backyards… if we’re willing to look a…
How Farmers Can Make Direct-to-Consumer Work | Agriculture, Marketing & Modern Farming
Food systems are shifting. Farming is shifting. And the reality is — making a living in agriculture today looks nothing like it used to. In this episode of The Homestead Education Podcast, Kody…
How We Can Do Better for Agriculture in 2026 | Food, Education & the Future
Food systems are shifting. Education is shifting. And in 2026, the question isn’t if things need to change — it’s how we do better moving forward. In this Season 7 kickoff episode of The Homestead…
S7 Season 7 Trailer - How to make the changes we want to see for agriculture in 2026?
Food and agriculture have never been louder — and clarity has never been harder to find. As we move into 2026, grocery prices are rising, agricultural education is being shaped by broken systems, and…
How to Build Executive Functioning on the Homestead
In this episode, I share an update on Ranger, our Great Pyrenees livestock guardian who is still missing, and how our family is moving forward while holding onto hope. I also talk about our plan to…
What People Need to Know About Raising Working Dogs
In this episode, I’m talking about working dogs—and what happens when one goes missing. After a brief life update, I share the story of our livestock guardian dog, Ranger, and the events leading up…
How to Prep Without the Tinfoil Hat: Practical Emergency Readiness with Lindy Bryant
In this episode, Kody sits down with Lindy Bryant of Northwoods of Idaho—Air Force veteran, disaster response specialist, and creator of the Grab and Go Binder and Survival in a Bottle kits. They…
How to Sell Farm-Raised Meat Online (and Actually Make a Profit)
In this episode, Kody chats with Katie Olthoff, co-founder of Chop Local and Chop Local University, about helping farmers sell meat directly to consumers in today’s market. Katie shares how she…
Are Americans Losing Food Freedom? How to Reclaim Control from the System
In this episode, Kody tackles one of the most complex and often misunderstood topics in America: the food stamp system and its impact on personal responsibility, nutrition, and self-sufficiency. She…
From Farm to Neighbor: Strengthening Local Food Systems with Steader
In this episode, Kody sits down with Greg and Kristen Leininger, founders of Steader, to share how their own homesteading challenges sparked the idea for a faith-led, community-driven app built to…
When Family Stories Become A Mission: The Making Of The Homestead Kids With Brian Combs
In this episode, Kody sits down with author Brian Combs of The Homestead Kids to share how a dad’s bedtime stories, written to help his newly adopted daughters navigate a big move, grew into a…
The Truth About Tallow: Real Benefits of Grass-Fed Skincare with Jennifer Wheeler
In this episode, Kody sits down with Jennifer Wheeler, co-founder of Grass Fed Skin, to share the inspiring story of how she and her husband, Eric, followed God’s calling to leave their established…
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The Homestead Education Podcast has published 100 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Education, Home & Garden.
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