Why She Gave Up Everything to Raise Chickens & Grow Veggies

What if your backyard could feed your family—even in a crisis?In this episode of the Green Living Now Podcast, Amy sits down with Marjorie Wildcraft, the powerhouse behind the Grow Network and a leading voice in modern homesteading and self-sufficient living.Once a high-flying real estate investor, Marjorie made a radical pivot after discovering unsettling truths about our industrial food system. Now, she teaches thousands how to grow nutrient-rich food right at home—no matter where you live.You’ll learn: • Why self-sufficiency is more urgent than ever • How to start raising chickens, gardening in raised beds, and even raising rabbits for meat • The surprising mental health benefits of growing your own food • How AI and job loss tie into food security • And the biggest mindset shift you’ll need to reclaim your independenceWhether you're a beginner or seasoned gardener, this episode is packed with practical tips, eye-opening insights, and motivation to take your food production into your own hands.Grow your confidence. Grow your nutrition. Grow your freedom.Subscribe for more green living tips and inspiration from leaders in the movementGet the Backyard Food Production video that Marjorie mentioned here: http://backyardfoodproduction.com/(Please use Chrome or Safari to sign up)About Marjory Wildcraft:Marjory Wildcraft is a leading voice in backyard food production, off-grid living, and sustainable self-reliance. She’s the founder of The Grow Network, a thriving online community of over 500,000 homesteaders, and has been featured in National Geographic as an expert in resilient living.Marjory is the author of The Grow System: The Essential Guide to Modern Self-Sufficient Living (Penguin Random House) and was awarded the Sustainable Media Award by Reuters for her contributions to food independence education. She also hosts popular Homesteading Summits for Mother Earth News.She regularly speaks about the urgency of growing your own food, busts common myths about self-sufficiency, and offers practical, doable solutions—no matter how much space or time you have.Media Contact:Joanne AarstolTruthNow Public Relations📞 928.274.9009 [email protected]: The views expressed are personal opinions and not medical advice. This content is for educational purposes only.RESOURCES & FREE GIFTSStart living cleaner today with these free resources:👉 Your 5-Steps to Ditch Everyday Toxins Without the OverwhelmSimple shifts to detox your home, food & lifestylehttps://greenlivingnow.kit.com/8fc40c7a9b👉 How Toxic Is Your Pantry? QuizFind hidden toxins in your everyday food—and what to swaphttps://greenlivingnow.kit.com/04acf3b349🌿 WORK WITH MEExplore my online courses & coaching:https://www.greenlivingnow.comBook a free 20-minute Green Living Strategy Call:https://tidycal.com/m4lzp73/free-20-minute-unlock-your-toxin-free-life-strategy-callCONNECT WITH MEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amytodisco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amytodisco/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.d.todisco🌎 Website: https://www.greenlivingnow.com ABOUT MEI’m Amy Todisco, a Green Living Mentor, speaker, and host of the Green Living Now Podcast. For over 30 years, I’ve helped people detox their homes, food, and lifestyles—so they can feel better, think clearer, and live cleaner without the overwhelm.