Simple Farmhouse Life24 Mar 2022

125. Learning New Skills on the Homestead | Melissa K. Norris

When you look around the homesteading world and see other people doing all the things, it can be overwhelming to know how to get started. In this episode, Melissa K. Norris, a homesteader for over 20 years, joins me to talk about where to start when you want to learn new homesteading skills. She reminds us not to be afraid of starting small and learning as you go. She also provides many tangible tips for getting started. Whether you have been homesteading your whole life or are still contemplating jumping into this lifestyle, there will always be more to learn, so these tips on self-education are for you!

In this episode, we cover:

One prerequisite for becoming a homesteader
Deciding what to start with on your homestead
How to start researching a new skill or endeavor
What made Melissa decide to get a dairy cow
Questions to consider when adding livestock to your homestead
What Melissa’s 20-year homesteading journey has looked like
The mindset shift that makes homesteading accessible to anyone

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