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Ditch The Store

🎙️ Ditch the Store Life’s too short for store-bought eggs. Tired of soaring prices and supermarket nonsense? This podcast is your cheeky, no-nonsense guide to growing food, raising animals, making homemade goods, and living frugally—whether you’re in the suburbs or on a small farm. New episodes weekly + a new Ditch the Store book every two months to help you break free, one step at a time. Let’s grow it, make it, raise it—and ditch the store.

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00:38:39

Episode 99 - Chicken Processing What You Need to Know

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2025/01/19

Episode 99 - Processing Chickens: What You Need to Know offers a comprehensive look at how to dispatch and process your own meat chickens safely, humanely, and efficiently. The host begins by sharing their background in raising chickens and explains the key benefits of home processing—such as ensuring food quality and ethical handling, saving money, and fostering a deeper connection to your meals. They also introduce their upcoming book, Ditch the Store: From Brooder to Plate, which covers every

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00:49:28

Episode 98 - Farming Myths

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2025/01/12

Farming Myths: DebunkedIn this episode, we challenge some common misconceptions about farming and its impact on the environment. Get ready to see the truth behind the headlines and find out where the real culprits lie! Myth 1: Agriculture is the leading cause of climate change Farming often takes the blame, but according to the EPA, agriculture contributes just 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions—far less than transportation (28%) and energy production (25%). Methane from livestock may be

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00:45:56

Episode 97 - Planning 2025

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2025/01/05

Planning 2025 Episode 97: Defining Your Vision and GoalsIn this episode of Planning 2025, we dive deep into the heart of homesteading: defining your vision and setting meaningful goals. Whether you're just starting out or refining your approach, we'll help you explore your motivations for homesteading — from self-sufficiency and healthier food to reducing your environmental footprint. We’ll also share inspiring personal stories from fellow homesteaders to ignite your passion and encourage you to

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00:42:25

Episode 96 - 2024 In Review

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2024/12/30

G'day everyone and welcome to another episode of Not The Farmer's Wife! CJ here solo today—recording on December 29th after a busy Christmas week on the farm. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday with family and friends. Here, amidst milking goats and managing livestock, there’s never a dull moment, even with some worming interruptions this week. In today's episode, I dive into the year’s major agricultural discussions and controversies. Here's a quick look: Bovaer 10 A methane-reducing feed

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00:57:28

Episode 95 Gifts for Homesteaders

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2024/12/22

Homesteader Gift Guide for Christmas High-quality gardening gloves https://amzn.to/3P7w6ZG Sturdy aprons (especially cheeky ones like yours!) https://amzn.to/3ZL1vpP Heavy-duty work boots or muck boots https://amzn.to/3P6ZEqa Wool socks or thermal clothing www.sukworkwear.com.au/ Water bottle https://amzn.to/3DCHjPi A good-quality pocketknife or multi-tool https://amzn.to/41Iy22p Hand tools like a Hori Hori knife, pruning shears, or a weeder https://amzn.to/49PZM74 A

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00:47:27

Episode 94 - Dispatch and Process Chickens

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2024/12/15

Today’s episode dives into a topic that isn’t for the faint-hearted: dispatching and processing chickens. If this isn’t your cup of tea, no worries—feel free to skip this one. But for those curious about taking full control of their food supply, stick around for practical tips and advice on humane dispatching, plucking, and preparing your chickens for storage. Links Apron for dispatching - https://amzn.to/3DjIjYD Rubber Plucker Fingers - https://amzn.to/3VDmRUN Kill Cone -

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00:39:32

Episode 93 - Chickens: Self-Sufficiency Starters

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2024/12/08

Raising Chickens as a GatewayChickens are an accessible starting point for homesteading, offering a path to self-sufficiency and sustainability. Personal stories highlight how raising chickens leads to broader self-sufficient practices.From Egg to PlatePasture-raised chickens provide superior flavour, health benefits, and ethical advantages over store-bought meat. Beginners can achieve high-quality results with simple, manageable steps. Chickens as Compost MakersChickens contribute to garden

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00:38:11

Episode 92 Brooder to Tractor

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2024/12/01

G'day everyone and welcome to another episode of Not The Farmer's Wife. , recording on my own today. The handy helper has got some chores that he's doing around the farm so I've, , sent him on his way to do those. , but also too we have set up a different background here. As you can see my desk has moved and, , I am now facing a different direction in our lounge room.We live in a tiny house so, for those that don't know it's literally, we're probably about the size of most people's lounge, living,

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00:38:32

Episode 91 - Why Raise Meat Chickens?

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2024/11/24

Why You Should Start Raising Your Own Meat Chickens Today"Discussion on the benefits of raising meat chickens, including health, cost savings, and self-sufficiency. "From Egg to Plate: Why Pasture-Raised Chickens Are Worth the Effort"The difference in quality between store-bought and home-raised chicken. "5 Surprising Health Benefits of Homegrown Chicken Meat"Focus on how pasture-raised chickens contribute to better health. "Cost Breakdown: Is Raising Meat Chickens Cheaper Than Buying

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00:48:03

Episode 90 - The SAD Truth

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2024/11/17

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed significant changes to the U.S. food industry, including banning harmful additives, promoting sustainable farming, and overhauling nutrition guidelines. These changes align closely with homesteading values such as transparency, sustainability, and consumer health. While these reforms could support healthier food systems, their success will depend on public acceptance and successful implementation. What is SAD? The Standard American Diet (SAD) is often ironic

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00:56:42

Episode 89 - Off Grid Water

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2024/11/10

Podcast Show Notes: Off-Grid Water Systems Introduction to Off-Grid Water Systems - Overview of off-grid water systems for homesteads or small farms - Importance of sustainable water management for self-sufficiency Annual Water Usage for a Family of 4 - With conservative water use, a family of four can consume between 150,000 to 220,000 litres (40,000 to 58,000 gallons) per year, or 400 to 600 litres per day. Choosing the Right Water Source - Rainwater Tanks: Benefits of collecting rainwater from

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46:30

Episode 88 - Hospital Food

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2024/11/03

Hospital FoodIs it making you sick. While many hospitals are beginning to recognise the importance of providing nutritious food to support patient recovery, the transition away from processed options like bread and cereals can be complex. Increased advocacy for better food quality, education around nutrition, and the adoption of innovative food service practices can help facilitate this change over time. Great Podcast - https://www.rlmedicine.com/real-health-and-weight-loss-podcast-2022 Dr

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Episode 87 - Farmers Vs Supermarkets

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2024/10/27

Farmers vs Supermarkets Why You Should Shop Direct The relationship between farmers and supermarkets is often unbalanced, with large retail chains exerting immense pressure on farmers to lower their prices. While this benefits the supermarkets and consumers who seek the lowest possible prices, it often comes at the expense of the farmers’ livelihoods. In this post, we explore how farmers are being squeezed by supermarkets and why supporting local farmers or shopping at farmers' markets is

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Episode 86 - Self-Sufficiency

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2024/10/22

G'day everyone and welcome to another episode of Not The Farmer's Wife, Episode 86 this week. And we're talking all about self-sufficiency and we're also trialing something new. I've got the handy helper here with me. Say Hello. Hello. I'm here today because it's pouring rain outside and I don't want to do any work. It's been actually really raining quite hard here at the moment, which is a good thing because we have, as you would know if you're a regular listener, we have a hundred and ten

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Episode 85 - Beginner Homesteading

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2024/10/13

Beginner Homesteading: How to Start Your Journey Easy First Steps for Beginner Homesteaders Start Small and Simple Begin with small projects that fit your current lifestyle, such as growing herbs, composting kitchen scraps, or raising a few backyard chickens. These manageable steps will build your confidence. Understand Your "Why" Define why you want to homestead. Is it for healthier food, self-sufficiency, or a deeper connection to nature? Knowing your motivation keeps you focused and

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Episode 84 - Buying Rural Land

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2024/10/06

Buying Rural Land If you’re dreaming of a self-sustainable lifestyle and planning to buy rural land for a homestead or small farm, you’re not alone. First-time rural buyers often feel excited yet overwhelmed by the process, especially if they've never lived outside a city or suburban area before. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to consider when buying rural land, covering everything from finances to essential infrastructure and farming needs. Understanding the Financial Side of Buying

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Episode 83 - Livestock Guardian Dogs

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2024/09/29

Introduction Episode 83Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) play a crucial role on small farms and homesteads by protecting valuable livestock from predators. In this episode, we’ll break down the essentials of LGDs for beginners—everything from choosing the right breed to caring for your new farm guardian. Whether you're worried about foxes, hawks, or stray dogs, LGDs can be your first line of defence. What Are Livestock Guardian Dogs? LGDs are a specific group of dogs bred for centuries to

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Episode 82 - Milking Goats for Homesteaders

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2024/09/22

Milking Goats for Homesteaders Earlier episode - Why Drink Raw Milk https://www.mojohomestead.net/podcasts/not-the-farmers-wife-2/episodes/2148160617 Introduction - Brief welcome and introduction of the podcast. - Share a personal story or common experience of homesteading families considering goats. - Overview of the podcast: focusing on milking goats in Australia and the USA, why goats are great for small-acreage farmers, and the benefits of raw goat milk (health, sustainability, and

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Episode 81 - Goat Breeds for Homesteaders

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2024/09/15

Goat Breeds for Homesteaders Introduction - Why Goats? - Goats are versatile animals that can provide meat, milk, and fibre. - They are relatively low-maintenance and adaptable, making them a popular choice for homesteaders. - Overview of the three main categories of goat breeds: meat, milk, and fibre. Meat Goat Breeds - Purpose: Raised primarily for their meat, these breeds are typically hardy and efficient converters of feed into body mass. Boer (bow-uh or bor) - Pros: -

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Episode 80 - The Doe Code

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2024/09/08

The Doe Code Episode 80 "The Doe Code" is a lighthearted and humorous interpretation of the behaviours exhibited by goats, particularly mother goats, as they approach labour and delivery. Although it's not an official or scientific guide, it provides an amusing take on the quirks and unpredictabilities of goats during this time. Many goat owners believe that this secret code is passed down from nanny to doe daughter and is strictly adhered to no matter how good the relationship with their

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