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Dawn"s Dirt

In Dawn"s Dirt Podcast, seasoned farmer-turned-coach Dawn brings you the raw, unfiltered truth about everything from the ground up. From soil science and homestead self-sufficiency to the complexities of food freedom, Dawn dives into every gritty detail to help you grow your own food and create a sustainable homestead that breaks free from the grocery store chains. Guided by the mantra "No Farmers, No Food," Dawn sheds light on why growing our own food and building a homestead lifestyle matters,

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All Episodes

41:48

How to Start a Chicken Farm From Scratch EP 36

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/06/11

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, it’s just you, me, and 600 rowdy chickens. I’m giving you the full scoop on how I went from running a 36,000 square foot greenhouse empire to becoming the loud, sunburned, swearin’-in-a-bikini egg lady at the farmers market. We’re talking laying hens, meat birds, DIY brooders, why I chose conventional feed, and how I’m clawing my way back into farm life one chicken shit-covered hand at a time. If you’ve ever dreamed of making money from your land—this is the real,

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36:16

How to Outsmart the Food System in 2025 with Dawn EP 35

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/06/04

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I’m bringing the heat (and the compost) with 10 powerful reasons why EVERYONE should be a homesteader—yes, even you, city girl with the balcony! I break down the myths, the mindset, and the magic of growing your own food no matter where you live. From the rebellious joy of backyard tomatoes to prepping like a boss for doomsday (or just rising food prices), I share why homesteading is no longer a trend—it’s a necessity. I’ve farmed it all: pigs, goats, hens,

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52:22

The Homesteader’s Secret Weapon for Healing Skin with...

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/05/28

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I sit down with the beautiful soul behind Moosterizers—Nina from A Thousand Hills—and we go deep on why this isn’t just another skincare company. This is a back-to-the-roots, mama-led, God-honoring, eczema-healing, beef-fat-on-your-face kind of conversation that you don’t want to miss. Nina shares how her son’s health issues led her away from conventional medicine and into a wild journey of healing, homesteading, and launching a thriving tallow-based business—all

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58:12

Dawn’s Hot Seat: Grow Food Anywhere with Dana...

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2025/05/21

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I get thrown into the hot seat by my friend Dana Maddeaux, a coach for widowed moms—and let me tell you, she didn’t hold back! We dive deep into our shared Dutch roots, our childhood greenhouse memories, and why hard work is stitched into our DNA. Dana shares her powerful story of losing her husband with four tiny kids in tow and how she’s now helping other widows rise again. We also dig into the dirt of food freedom, backyard growing, raising entrepreneurial kids,

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30:32

Secrets to Growing Tomatoes EP 32

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/05/14

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I’m bringing you a solo-sode straight from the greenhouse—because today, it’s all about TOMATOES. Yep, we’re getting juicy. From being known as “The Tomato Lady” to running a 36,000 sq ft greenhouse and growing 9+ varieties, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned about growing sweet, candy-like tomatoes that people actually love. Whether you’ve got a backyard, a balcony, or a windowsill, I’ll walk you through choosing the right varieties, preventing blossom end rot,

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57:01

Why I Ditched Vegetables to Heal Lupus with Holly...

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2025/05/07

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt I sat down with Holly Beck, a lupus coach, autoimmune warrior, and absolute firecracker of a woman, who shared her 20-year journey through chronic fatigue, a lupus diagnosis, and finding healing through food, farming, and fierce self-advocacy. This one’s personal (my dad had lupus too) and it was powerful to talk about the truths nobody tells you about autoimmune disease. We dug into the carnivore diet, how food actually impacts our bodies, the problems with our

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51:41

Dawn’s Hot Seat: Why Organic Isn’t Always Better with...

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/04/30

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I’m flipping the mic around and letting the magic woman behind this podcast—my editor, my podcast manager, and my dear friend Carley—put me in the hot seat. We go deep into the truth about organics (spoiler alert: it’s not as pure as you think), the real reason food has become so disconnected from our communities, and why modern homesteading isn’t all sourdough and sunshine. I share the behind-the-scenes truth about farming, self-sufficiency, the BS of food labels,

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50:49

I Sold Him My Farm…Here’s Why with Pete EP 29

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2025/04/23

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I sit down with Pete—the new owner of my beloved former farm, Shirley’s Greenhouse—for a raw, emotional, and heartwarming conversation about what it really takes to run a farm. Pete shares his powerful journey from growing up in an agricultural region of India to buying a farm in Alberta with his wife and kids—no days off, no plan B, just passion and grit. We talk about burnout, the deep roots of family legacy, the hard realities of farming, and the deep soul

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40:33

The Farmers Market LIE No One Talks About with Dawn...

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/04/16

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I’m telling the raw, unfiltered truth about farmers markets and buckle up, because it’s not what you think. I spill the beans on what really goes on behind the booths: the politics, the lies, the reselling, and how it all contributed to the downfall of my farm. I take you through my journey as a second-generation farmer who went from thriving to surviving in a system that claimed to support farmers but did the opposite. This episode is for anyone who’s ever

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Cancer, Chemo & Calling Bullsh*t with Wade Percy EP27

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2025/04/09

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I sit down with my fellow coach and absolute powerhouse of a human, Wade from Red Haven Coaching. This one’s real, raw, and tender in all the right ways. Wade shares the gut-wrenching story of supporting his wife through a surprise cancer diagnosis just after childbirth, navigating hospitals, chemo, and life as a brand-new dad with grace, grit, and unshakable commitment. We talk about the deep cracks in the medical system, how to hold compassion for healthcare

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46:00

Raw Dairy, Glyphosate & Other Uncomfortable Truths EP 26

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2025/04/02

In today’s solo episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I’m diving headfirst into the gritty, messy, beautiful truth behind ideologies in farming, food systems, and homesteading. People love to tell farmers how to farm—but unless you’ve pulled a calf in a snowstorm or had your whole crop threatened by hail, maybe zip it. I get real about glyphosate, organics, raw dairy, and the bureaucratic nonsense that’s choking out small farms. I share my own journey from running a greenhouse and market business to selling it

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57:44

The Truth About “Pasture-Raised” Pork with Nicola...

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/03/26

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I sit down with Nicola Irving of Irving’s Farm, and y’all… if you’ve never had real, high-quality pork, get ready to have your mind blown. Nicola and her husband aren’t just pig farmers—they’re the real deal, raising heritage Berkshire pigs outdoors with love, care, and grit. We talk about everything from what makes their pork so damn delicious to the crazy misconceptions around fat, “pasture-raised” buzzwords, and why knowing your farmer matters more than ever

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52:28

The Lie of the “Perfect” Homesteading Mom with Britt...

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/03/19

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, we’re diving into the raw, real, and often messy world of being a mom, an entrepreneur, and a human who’s just trying to do it all without losing her damn mind. I’m joined by Britt Geleta, a badass coach helping entrepreneurial moms break free from burnout, mom guilt, and the suffocating expectations society dumps on us. We get into the real talk about why so many women feel like they have to do everything—and why that’s complete bullshit. Britt shares how she

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57:14

Why Farmers Are Fighting Back with Jason Jackson EP 23

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/03/12

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, we’re digging into the realities of modern farming with Jason Jackson—fifth-generation farmer, part-time high school teacher, and full-time straight shooter. We’re getting real about the bureaucratic mess that farmers have to wade through just to keep food on your plate. From the government’s failure to fund plant breeding to the shady world of data ownership and the infuriating fight for the right to repair farm equipment—this conversation is an education in

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33:01

Why Your Garden Will Save You (and the World) EP 22

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/03/05

In today’s solo episode of Dawn’s Dirt, we’re diving into the gritty, glorious world of growing your own food—no matter how much space you have. I’m breaking down the real reasons why you need to get your hands in the dirt, from saving money to eating food that actually has flavor (because let’s be real, grocery store tomatoes taste like disappointment). I also share my personal journey from running a 36,000-square-foot greenhouse to learning how to grow for joy, not just survival. If you’ve ever

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52:21

Farmers Aren’t the Problem...The System Is with...

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/02/26

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, we’re diving deep into the truth about food, sovereignty, and breaking free from the systems that want to control us. I’m joined by Shane, Kenisha, and Melissa—three absolute powerhouses who are reclaiming their independence through private membership associations, real food, and real community. We’re talking about the war on farmers, why our food is making us sick, and how government overreach is quietly slipping into every aspect of our lives. If you’ve ever

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46:19

$7 an Hour & Zero Sleep: The Reality of Young Farmers...

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/02/19

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, we’re talking about hard work, grit, and what it really takes to make it in farming. I’ve got two incredible young men, Ruben and Matt, who are just 20 years old and already breaking into the world of agriculture. These two aren’t just sitting around waiting for opportunities—they’re chasing them down with everything they’ve got. We dig into the brutal reality of land prices, the cutthroat world of renting farmland, and why so many young farmers are being priced

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51:42

They Want Us Fighting—Here’s Why We Shouldn’t With...

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/02/12

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I’m sitting down with my friend Lisa Szabon-Smith, the powerhouse behind Fearless Changemakers. We met at a barter pay event, hit it off instantly, and I knew I had to bring her on the podcast. Lisa is a former elite bobsledder turned gym owner turned unapologetic truth-teller who isn’t afraid to challenge the system. We dive deep into the mess that is modern politics, how division is being used as a control tactic, and why people are too scared to ask the hard

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48:24

The Dark Truth About Porn Addiction with Vijay Jr....

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/02/05

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, we’re diving headfirst into a topic most people would rather tiptoe around—porn and its impact on men, relationships, and society as a whole. I sit down with VJ Maharaj, an online coach helping men reclaim their lives from the grips of porn addiction and rediscover real, meaningful connection. We don’t hold back in this conversation—VJ shares his personal story, the shocking ways porn rewires the brain, and why he believes it’s an epidemic stealing men’s vitality.

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49:47

The Truth about Farmer’s Markets with Mike | EP 17

Dawn"s Dirt ·

2025/01/29

In this episode of Dawn’s Dirt, Dawn sits down with Mike to explore the world of vegetable farming, diving into the challenges and strategies of gardening, soil health, and evolving sales models. Mike shares his expertise on cover crops, weeding techniques, and his journey from a CSA model to a food hub, shedding light on the importance of local produce and the realities of farmers’ markets. Dawn highlights the vital role of local food systems and self-sufficiency, especially in uncertain times. She

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