Voices of the Shenandoah

This week, we sit down with Kristin Tesdall of Five Roots Farm to talk about homeschooling, raising sheep, running a farm stand, and the everyday realities of homestead life. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about following your values, chasing your dream, working together as a family to build a life that is deeply connected to the land and community around you.Find more about Five Roots Farm at www.fiverootsfarm.com or on Instagram and Facebook @fiverootsfarmWe are your hosts: Samantha Armel, founder of Frederick County Homesteaderswww.frederickcountyhomesteaders.comFacebook and Instagram @frederickcountyhomesteadersand Emily Warren, co-owner of The Homestead Farm at Fruit Hill Orchardwww.homesteadfarmmarket.com Facebook: @thehomesteadfarmatfruithillorchardInstagram: @thehomesteadfarmvaThis episode is brought to you by Sawdust Publishing If you would like to be featured or sponsor any of our future podcasts, please reach out to us directly at: [email protected] you for listening!

On this episode of Voices of the Shenandoah, we're sharing a new opportunity to step onto local farms and be a part of something big here in Frederick County, Virginia! Love Your Farmer WeekFrom June 14-20, farms across the county, will open their gates for volunteers to learn, work and experience firsthand what it takes to raise food and care for the land. Whether it’s planting, harvesting, tending animals, weeding, cleaning or lending a helping hand wherever it's needed, this week is about coming together in a "love your neighbor" kind of way.Free for both farms & volunteers to join. Sign up through the website and choose your preferred timeslot: www.frederickcountyhomesteaders.com Signup link for farms: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqsJMf_DXaaAgS8j89-KCzQ-USoRiF5Fuw4ujtfa8P2t7TEQ/viewformSignup link for volunteers: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0-7HLMH7ljoJzSv0fwUuTW-f48UafKYopOUmOKE4GK0t8Tg/viewformIn this podcast we also talk about Frederick County Homesteaders, the annual shop local guide, the annual Farm Crawl, Farm Hop & more. Frederick County Homesteaders is making a big difference here in our community and we are so thankful for the hardworking team that make it possible and brings us all together. You can find more about all of these topics on the websitewww.frederickcountyhomesteaders.com and on social media platforms. Thank you for listening! Your hosts,Emily Warren, owner of The Homestead Farm at Fruit Hill Orchard and Samantha Armel, founder Frederick County Homesteaders

We are your hosts Emily Warren and Samantha Armel! Welcome to our new podcast: Voices of the Shenandoah. In this episode, we talk about who we are, what we do and the journey that got us here. We are passionate about farming, homesteading, land preservation, health and wellness just to name a few. Through this podcast, we're excited to share stories from our farmers, homesteaders, and those stewarding the land and connect with other small business owners to discover the stories that make up the fabric of our community. Our hope is to inspire one another and encourage our listeners to continue supporting local businesses and communities. Thank you so much for being here with us! Find us:Samantha Armel, founder of Frederick County Homesteaderswww.frederickcountyhomesteaders.comEmily Warren, co-owner of The Homestead Farm at Fruit Hill Orchard www.homesteadfarmmarket.com