EP. 75 Thanksgiving Traditions or NOT

Jason, Al, and Ben share their Thanksgiving traditions, culinary adventures, and the challenges of cooking a whole pig for Friendsgiving. They discuss their experiences with family gatherings, the joys of cooking, and the lessons learned from their homesteading lifestyle. The conversation also touches on their recent trip to a Renaissance Fair and the challenges faced with equipment maintenance, particularly with Bobcat machinery. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various aspects of their farming and homesteading experiences, including challenges with equipment, the features of a new excavator, cattle management, egg production, and the process of butchering pigs. They also share their experiences at a Renaissance Fair, highlighting the community and family traditions that shape their lives.

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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!