Ep. 81 The Week in Review

Jason, Ben and Al reflect on their New Year's celebrations, discuss the challenges of cold weather on their homesteads, and share experiences with animal health issues, particularly a prolapsed rectum in pigs. They also delve into breeding decisions for their pigs, the importance of organization in their homesteading projects, and the recent uptick in chicken sales after the holiday season. They discuss their preparations for upcoming chicken shipments, the challenges of building and organizing farm equipment, and the ongoing issues with tractor maintenance. They also share their experiences with curing meats and the joys of charcuterie, culminating in a celebration of their podcast's milestone of reaching a million views.

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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!