A Little Self Reliant

By: Ashley Constance
  • Summary

  • In our busy modern world, many people are interested in becoming more self-reliant, but have no idea where to start. Join first-generation homesteader and passionate gardener Ashley Constance for soul-centred and attainable conversations around growing your own food, sustainability, self-sufficiency, and everything in between. Whether you're on a farm in the country or in a house in the city, there is something for everyone in the world of self-reliance.
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Episodes
  • Pressure Canning for Beginners with Angi Schneider
    Aug 31 2022

    *DISCLAIMER*

    Food safety and safe preserving practices are your own personal responsibility, and this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only.  In this conversation, we point to many trusted resources for further information and research you can do on the subject of pressure canning.  Always follow tested recipes, the manufacturer’s directions from your specific pressure canner, and up-to-date canning procedures, and see the links below for further reading and resources related to canning safety.

    Pressure canning is an valuable way to preserve your harvest, but it can be intimidating at first.  This week's guest helps us to understand why we don't have to be afraid.  Join me as I talk with Angi Schneider from Schneider Peeps all about the ins and outs of pressure canning for beginners, as well as some very important safety considerations.


    RESOURCES

    Schneider Peeps Website

    Schneider Peeps Instagram

    Angi's Books (Available wherever books are sold):
    Pressure Canning for Beginners and Beyond by Angi Schneider
    The Ultimate Guide to Preserving Vegetables by Angi Schneider

    Safe Substitutions When Canning

    National Center for Home Food Preservation Website

    Altitude Adjustments for Home Canning

    Learning Resources for Home Canning

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    Positively Farming Media Spotify Playlist

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    47 mins
  • Bulk Buying Meat from Local Farms with Charlotte Wasylik
    Aug 17 2022

    Purchasing a full, half, or even quarter of an animal through the farm-to-table model can be a bit intimidating, but this week's guest is here to help  break it all down for you.  Join me as I talk with Charlotte Wasylik of Chatsworth Farm in Vermilion, Alberta, all about the process of purchasing meat in bulk direct from a local farm.

    RESOURCES

    Chatsworth Farm Website

    Chatsworth Farm Instagram

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    Positively Farming Media Spotify Playlist

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    44 mins
  • Preserving Food by Freezing
    Jul 27 2022

    Most people tend to think of canning or root cellaring when they consider food preservation, especially in the homesteading community.  In this episode, I'm kicking off a 5-part food preservation series by shining light on the most well-known and convenient modern food preservation method - freezing!

    Preserving food is a huge part of self-reliance, and in this episode, I share 10 things that we like to freeze as well as best practices and tips for success.

    RESOURCES

    Drink and Farm Podcast Episode

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    Positively Farming Media Spotify Playlist

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    18 mins

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