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The Homestead EducationAuthor: Kody Hanner
Homesteading. Homeschooling. Hard truths made simple. Im Kody Hanner animal scientist, educator, and homesteader raising my family on forty acres in North Idaho. After years of teaching families across the country how to grow their own food and grow as people, Im here to bring real-world education back home. Each week, well talk about how to build a functional homestead, teach practical life skills, and raise kids who can think, work, and thrive without relying on broken systems. From livestock and gardens to homeschooling and personal growth, youll get expert guidance, honest stories, and no-fluff advice you can actually use. Whether youre brand-new to self-sufficiency or deep into the lifestyle, this podcast will help you build confidence, purpose, and common sense one project, one habit, and one conversation at a time. Follow now to learn how to homestead smarter, educate better, and live free. Language: en Genres: Education, Home & Garden, How To, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How to Sell Farm-Raised Meat Online (and Actually Make a Profit)
Episode 162
Tuesday, 11 November, 2025
In this episode, Kody chats with Katie Olthoff, co-founder of Chop Local and Chop Local University, about helping farmers sell meat directly to consumers in today’s market. Katie shares how she transitioned from teaching elementary school in rural Iowa to building an online farmers' market that connects producers with buyers nationwide. Together, they unpack the difference between custom-exempt and retail meat sales, how inspection laws affect shipping, and why clear pricing and education are key to building trust with customers. Katie also shares insights on simplifying online sales, using email marketing instead of relying on social media, and creative strategies for selling the lesser-known cuts that often sit in farmers’ freezers. Episode Links Chop Local Website: https://choplocal.com/ Chop Local University: https://www.choplocaluniversity.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/choplocalmeat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@choplocal Podcast: Meat Success Kody Links Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation
