A Day in the Life of Roots & Refuge Farm
So many of you have asked if I can give you all a “day in the life” here at Roots and Refuge Farm… as it turns out, no! I can’t!
Raising Chickens 101: Everything You Need to Know
Learn everything you need to know about raising chickens. What they need to eat, their shelter needs, whether you need a rooster, and more.
A Chorus From the Pond
the spring peepers sing a chorus from the pond so loud it breaks through the bedroom window this, the rhythmic tune of wild things.
Answering Your Questions: The Homestead Edition
Join us for this edition of the podcast where we’re answering your questions. Today’s topic is all about the homestead.
Mistakes We Made
Come learn from the mistakes we made over the years and save yourself countless time, money, energy and stress.
How to Make Money Homesteading
You can learn how to make money homesteading in the best way. Start to save your earnings or begin making larger investments on your farm.
Farrowing Pigs: Everything You Need to Know
Understand the definition of farrowing pigs, and be prepared to build a pen, crate, or box to house piglets when the sow relocates to the barn from the pasture.
How to Use Soured Milk
Don’t throw away raw milk or cream that smells like vinegar. Instead, learn how to use soured milk safely to make cheese, baking bread, and much more.
Should You Raise Mangalitsa Pigs?
Before you buy, feed, and raise a pig for meat, read all about Mangalista pigs from the UK, and how cross-breeding can improve your homestead.
How to Make Homemade Butter
Learn how simple it is to make homemade butter using raw milk from your dairy cow or cream from the store, without a butter churn!
