In this episode, Al, Jason and Ben discuss their recent activities and projects. They talk about buying freezers, the challenges of finding space for them, and the possibility of investing in a walk-in freezer. They also discuss the weather and how it affects their homesteading activities. Ben shares his progress on building his house, including laying blocks. Al talks about quitting sugar and the challenges and benefits of doing so. They also briefly mention their plans for haymaking and acquiring the necessary equipment. In this part of the conversation, the speakers discuss the different types of hay bales they buy and the lifting capacity of their tractors. They also talk about the reliability of tractor ratings and the challenges of lifting heavy loads. The conversation then shifts to the features of their tractors, including the transmission and loader valve. They also discuss the need for cleaning up their properties and the impact of changing seasons. The speakers briefly mention the possibility of snow and rain in their areas. Lastly, they talk about the high price of a bucket and the durability of different bucket brands. In this conversation, Jason, Ben, and Al discuss various topics including paint buckets, lawn mower mishaps, cleaning and organizing, selling chickens and turkeys, food laws, and the challenges of selling organic, pasture-raised meat. They also touch on the popularity of the book 'Good Energy' and the potential increase in demand for organic, healthy food.
Sow the Land: https://www.youtube.com/@SowtheLand
Lumnah Acres: https://www.youtube.com/@LumnahAcres
Hollar Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead
Homestead Shop Talk is a weekly audio podcast hosted by Jason Contreras (@sowtheland), Ben Hollar (@thehollarhomestead) and Al Lumnah (@lumnahacres). Three dudes with different homesteads talking about homestead life, content creation, growing a homestead and building a life worth living for. Thanks for listening!
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