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Snow Farms OK
by SnowFarmsOK
Welcome to our podcast! The purpose of this weekly podcast is to share our adventures, learning about permaculture farming, rotational grazing, raising assorted livestock, product reviews, and most importantly: how to survive the herding of livestock with a smile (and not too much swearing). Hit that play button and subscribe! We hope that you'll laugh and learn right along with us.
Episodes
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34: The Interrupting Dogs Episode
Forgive us . . . actually forgive our interrupting dogs! There are so many stops and starts to this interview with Andrea episode. Russ and Andrea talk about starting an outdoor school, rabbits, and give an assortment of farm updates all while being interrupted by the dogs! Someday we will have a...
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LFTN 2023 Part 1
Join Russ and Andrea as we discuss our experience at Nicole Sauce's Spring Workshop in Tennessee. We discuss the pros and cons along with our thoughts on what we learned as well as the actionable items we will be addressing on our own homestead.
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Episode 33 LFTN 2023 Part 2
Part Two of our time spent at Nicole Sauce's Spring Workshop 2023 along with our final thoughts and actionable items.
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Homestead Under Ground - Episode 32 - DeWalt Tools and James Hardie Board Thoughts and Review
In this episode Russ talks about the tools he used to replace our siding, their pros and cons, along with installing James Hardie siding. Below are affiliate links to our amazon store if you're interested in the tools. https://amzn.to/3kHB9V9 DEWALT 20V MAX* Caulking Gun / Adhesive Gun, 29-oz...
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The One Where We Talk Ducks and Geese
In this episode, Russ and I talk all about our feathered friends: Ducks and Geese. We meander through the joys of acquiring them, raising them up, housing them, feeding them, and how to utilize their eggs. There are pros and cons to having both of these types of birds on your farm, but the joy…
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Pigs + Kitchen Scraps = Bacon
In this episode we discuss the different types of pigs: conventional, heritage breed, and my personal favorite: the Kune Kune pig. We have had to opportunity to raise all 3 types with lots of pros and cons from their housing needs to their diets. Pigs are fairly easy to raise, but we have found...
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Where's the beef? In our pasture!
Russ and I talk beef cattle of all shapes and sizes. Russ details the pros and cons of the many different breeds and sizes, their fencing needs, their feed needs, and the market for the beef to customers. Three amazing books mentioned were: The Lasater Philosophy of Cattle Raising by Laurence M....
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Andrea Gets Interviewed
Russ snuck this right past the podcast notes- (he is a grown man, he will do what he wants!!) and interviewed Andrea about several different things such as 75 Hard, homeschooling, life on the farm, daily tasks, and advice for younger moms thinking about homeschooling or homesteading. Enjoy! Book...
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Homestead Under Ground - Episode 25 - Legacy
Today I talked about leaving a written legacy for your children. Unfunded Federal liabilities and why they matter. Firearms for the Homestead. The importance of traditions.
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Year End and New Goals
In this fabulous episode, we touch on our accomplishments for 2022 and goals that we have for this year. They may or may not be in an organized fashion, but don't expect one! Enjoy, What are some goals that you have for yourself this year?
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Homestead Under Ground - Episode 23 - Optimism and Beauty
Random thoughts on America, controlling your destiny on your Homestead, and the beauty all around us.
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Homestead Under Ground - Episode 22 - What We're Doing on the Homestead
Winter update of what's been going on, on the Homestead. Replaced windows and sliding glass doors in the house and the shop. About 80 percent done replacing the 1980's siding with James Hardee cement fiber board siding, board and bat style. New dairy calf on the farm and looking forward to…
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Fencing & An Overview of Cows
We are back in the saddle again talking about fences- both to keep the animals in and certain animals out along with a brief chat about cows both mini size, medium size, and large as well. We are looking forward to sharing our knowledge with you and to get back into the twice a week habit again....
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Sourcing Feed
Russ and I talk about different ways to source food for farm animals. From growing your own to acquiring grains to simply raking leaves for your animals. Food can come from just about anywhere when you have farm animals to take care of- as long as you can think outside the box! Some ways we are...
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Preparing for Animals
In this episode, we are kicking off Season Two: Animals on the Farm by talking about infrastructure for the animals, containing smells (its the neighborly thing to do), setting up butcher dates for your animals to process, medical care, and not passing up on a hot deal. We are so excited and...
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Taking Your Beef to Processing - Snow Farms Underground - Episode 17
1. Cattle acquisition 2. Time lines on getting grass finished versus grain finished market weight 3. Schedule your appointment a year out 4. Freezer space requirements 5. Double wrap your steaks and roast 6. Cut sheet how to's. Watching (or having your customers watch) Hand Crafted on amazon…
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Episode 16 - Under Ground Homestead - Embrace Fatherhood
What are your foundational principles? How do you encourage a flourishing society in your home, your community and your nation? Thoughts on fatherhood, leadership, Stoicism, community, and being a great husband.
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Are You an Autodidact? You Should Be! Episode 15
In case our amazing listeners haven't noticed, our ending tag line is : Every day is an opportunity to learn something new. How do we learn new things on the farm or in our every day lives? Many, many different ways! First of all, you need to figure out your learning style. Then don't be afraid…
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Don't Be a Jerk! Episode 14
In this episode, Russ and Andrea discuss the finer points of the farming and homesteading worlds which also can be found in the day to day routine as a human: not being a jerk! Many old timers are still stuck in their old ways, and we have to realize that this is okay. If they want to sell their...
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Snow Farms Underground: Self Reliance Festival Recap
This past weekend, we three piled into the Prius to Camden, Tenn to meet and listen to some of our favorite content creators in the permaculture/prepper/homesteading worlds. Some of the presenters included: Toolman Tim Cook, Dana McLendon from Tactical Response, Billy Bond from Perma Pastures…
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Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
In this episode, Russ touches on the metaphorical and practical sides of fences. He also covers the various fencing types that match up with the various farm animals we have had experiences with and like. We hope that you learn something about containing your critters!
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Homestead Under Ground - Sense of Urgency
Today I discuss the order of attack to work towards self reliance in a hurry. 1. Get out of Debt 2. Firearms - What to buy, how much ammo, red dots 3. 90 days of food and household necessities 4. Strengthen your relationships 5. Start growing your own food 6. Look at Problem Solving as a First...
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Build Your Community
In this episode, we touch base on creating your community whether it be in a new place or an old place. Sometimes there are seasons in life, like the one Andrea is in now, where community is set on the back burner because of tiny toddler or a new homeschooling adventure. Other times community can...
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Homestead Under Ground - Know What You're Working Towards
Reasons and encouragement to answer the bell. Homesteading is hard, you're going to fail. Learn from it, and keep going.
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Find a Partner!
In this episode, Russ and I discuss the "list" of qualities that we were looking for when it came to choosing a partner. His list included things like kindness and grit while I was looking for someone who had a great work ethic but could also make me laugh. Sometimes you have to do hard things…
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Homestead Under Ground - Thoughts on Joining the Military Today
Pros and cons of joining the military. The story I mentioned from @indian_bronson is linked below. Whatever you decide to do, go do cool stuff. https://indianbronson.substack.com/p/how-to-enlist-the-right-way?s=03
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Homestead Under Ground - There's Always a Crisis
Short episode encouraging young men to work hard, be productive not busy, and no matter how many times you get knocked down keep getting back up.
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Homestead Under Ground - Energy Crisis in Europe
Thoughts on the Energy Crisis in Europe Alternative heating methods. Minimize the space you heat or cool. Household inflation hedges. Reduce, Re-Use, Wear it Out. Be a Producer not a consumer.
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Sales or Lack There Of
Most farmers dislike selling their products to anyone- they just like going and working their land and animals. We talk tonight about how this needs to change in order to make a much better profit, keep a solid customer base, and get the best products into those hands. Farmers need to tell their...
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Get Out of Debt
Russ and I talk about our getting out of debt journey that included jobs in Rhode Island, Oregon, and then Texas. Lessons were learned, but the biggest one is that if you and your partner aren't on the same path - the trip will be filled with lots of potholes! Lessons were learned (the shoes, the...
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Homestead Under Ground - Episode 1
1. Energy prices in Europe and implications on how that might affect the US. 2. Solar as a hedge against inflation. 3. Food storage versus food production 4. How to affect real change in your local community.
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Start Where You Are
Failure is the greatest teacher. Fail fast has been a foundational tenet in Silicone Valley for a while. Try a whole lot of things, learn, make mistakes, learn, repeat. Where ever you find yourself get started now. Russ covers what you can do to be more self sufficient in an apartment versus a...
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Snow Farms Oklahoma . . .Our Story
In this pilot (starter) episode, we talk about our lives from past to present day on our farm in Oklahoma. We chat about the animals that we have had or currently have including cows, pigs, geese, chickens, and dogs! There is talk of swales, a beginner fruit orchard, and assorted greenhouses in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to our podcast! The purpose of this weekly podcast is to share our adventures, learning about permaculture farming, rotational grazing, raising assorted livestock, product reviews, and most importantly: how to survive the herding of livestock with a smile (and not too much swearing). Hit that play button and subscribe! We hope that you'll laugh and learn right along with us.
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