Ep. 71 Fences, Lard and Chainsaws

Jason, Al, and Ben discuss their favorite movies, delve into Al's recent fencing project, and share experiences about the changing weather as winter approaches. They explore the challenges of working on a homestead, including dealing with rocky soil and the importance of planning for seasonal changes. The conversation highlights the balance between family life, homesteading tasks, and the impact of weather on their projects. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of farming, including breeding timelines for pigs and cows, the challenges of managing livestock during cold weather, and the implications of artificial insemination in cattle breeding. They also share experiences from a recent viral social media moment and a successful pig processing workshop, reflecting on the outcomes and lessons learned from their farming practices. Sow the Land: https://www.youtube.com/@SowtheLand Lumnah Acres: https://www.youtube.com/@LumnahAcres Hollar Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead 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!