Episode 178: How Preserving Food Builds Resilience and Cuts Costs During Crises with Jeremy & Stacy Hill of Gooseberry Bridge Farm

Preserving Food, Farming Wisdom, and Building Resilience with Jeremy and Stacy Hill.

Discover how Jeremy and Stacy Hill from Gooseberry Bridge Farm combine traditional farming, food preservation, and resilient homesteading to reconnect with nature and community. This conversation offers practical insights for anyone interested in food sovereignty, sustainable living, and farm business strategies.

Main topics include:

• The evolution of a homestead into a full-time farm business
• The mental and practical foundations for successful food preservation
• Navigating the regulatory landscape of agro-tourism
• The importance of seasonality and small batch preservation
• Cultivating a resilient mindset for farm life and self-sufficiency

In this episode:

• The story behind "The Preserver’s Garden" and food preservation as a catalyst
• How their personal journey led them from hobby gardening to a thriving farm
• The benefits and challenges of managing a 5,000 sq ft garden and multiple income streams
• The role of seasonality in preserving food effectively year-round
• How to start small with preservation projects like jam-making
• The importance of understanding your "why" to sustain homesteading efforts
• Insights into Missouri's friendly policies supporting farm-based tourism
• Practical tips on growing what works and managing the farm’s seasonal rhythm
• The cultural shift needed to value and pass down agricultural skills

Resources & Links:

• The Preserver's Garden by Jeremy & Stacy Hill: https://amzn.to/4eCbd6y
• Gooseberry Bridge Farm: https://www.gooseberrybridge.com/
• Missouri Grown program: https://missourigrownusa.com/

Connect with Jeremy & Stacy:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gooseberrybridgefarm/?__pwa=1
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gooseberrybridge
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gooseberrybridgefarm

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