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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

01:08:25

Why Knowing Your Farmer Matters More Than Labels with...

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2025/12/31

In this episode of Dawn's Dirt, I'm sittin' down with James Cornwell of Nine Pines Farm — a farmer through and through who went from milking cows and smelling like silage to the Navy, then right back to the land where he belongs. We talk about what it really takes to build a profitable farm-to-table business without drowning in debt, why direct marketing beats begging at farmers markets, and how knowing your numbers is the difference between a farm and an expensive hobby. James breaks down pastured

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32:12

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Vendors Make at a Farmers...

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2025/12/10

In this episode of Dawn's Dirt, I'm lighting a fire under your farmers market booth and walking you through the five biggest mistakes that are quietly killing your sales. I share stories from running a 36,000 sq ft greenhouse, 20 acres of vegetables, and a whole lot of market days to show you exactly why your pricing probably sucks, why your booth looks "fine" but isn't selling, and how your body language and phone habits are costing you real money. We dig into bundle pricing, display psychology,

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52:55

Struggling to Make Farm-to-Table Profitable? Start...

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2025/12/03

In this episode of Dawn's Dirt, I sit down with ranch mama and Sales Mama School founder, Sausha Davis, to talk about what it really looks like to build a business when you've got kids, cows and a whole lot of chaos. We get into her leap from a miserable six-figure corporate job into coaching, how she structures her days on the ranch so she doesn't burn out, and why she believes every woman can create her own income stream—whether that's beef boxes, horses, or farm to table sales. Sausha breaks down

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44:36

The Ostrich Massacre & Government Overreach | EP 59

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2025/11/26

In today's episode of Dawn's Dirt, I dig into the shocking reality of what small farmers are up against in Canada right now—from health inspectors threatening to shut down egg sales to the CFIA killing an entire flock of healthy ostriches simply because the rule book said so. I share real stories from my own farm, greenhouse, and markets to show how red tape, inconsistent regulations, and plain old government overreach are pushing everyday farmers out while turning food freedom into a maze designed

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01:10:46

This Man Proves That Old School Farming Isn't Dead...

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2025/11/19

In this episode of Dawn's Dirt, I sit down with sixth-generation Wisconsin dairy farmer Tristan Swartz, the man behind "Doing It Wrong Dairy," to talk about what right really looks like in farming. We go deep into old-school dairying, why he still milks in a stanchion barn with "outdated" equipment, and how leaving calves on their mamas actually improves health, production, and peace in the herd. Tristan shares how community used to work in rural life—neighbors just showing up with tractors when you

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48:15

How an Alaskan Farmer Feeds Her Community with Kelli...

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2025/11/12

In this episode of Dawn's Dirt, I sit down with Kelli Foreman of Kodiak Goat Dairy, fifth-generation farmer on a storm-tossed Alaskan island,where one day you're milking A2/A2 cows and the next you're shaking a green bucket at a bear. We get real about building true food security when the boats don't come, finishing beef on kelp, running a micro raw-milk dairy the right way, and raising farm kids who can actually do hard things. We talk about community bartering over bureaucracy, making soil from

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56:14

The Farm Hack That Cut Hours in Half with Trent Koehn...

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2025/11/05

In this episode of Dawn's Dirt, I sit down with Trent Koehn from GreenEase to talk real farm business—how SOPs, culture, and faith turn chaos into profit, and how tiny, daily improvements can 3x your yields without selling your soul to the system. We get into lean farming, hiring right, and why problems should make you smile—because they're roadmaps to better processes, safer teams, and healthier greens. Trent shares how his family greenhouse bounced back after COVID restaurant drop-offs, why they

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50:30

Can Eating Animals Actually Save the Planet? with...

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2025/10/29

In this episode of Dawn's Dirt, I sit down with Abey from Ruckle Farm to dig into her new book, Radical Farm: Animals, Food, and Our Future. We get real about why well-sourced animal foods support human health, animal welfare, and the land, and how to bridge the "vegans vs. ranchers" divide with curiosity instead of name-calling. Abey shares her journey from teen vegetarian to animal farmer, the ethics behind "there is no deathless diet," and practical homesteading know-how—from raw milk and cheese

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27:22

How to Prepare When Shit Hits the Fan EP 54

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2025/10/22

In this episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I get real about a hard question: if things go sideways, how are you feeding your family? I share what I learned selling farm boxes through 2020, why “I’ll just come to your place” isn’t a plan, and how small, steady action now (gardens, chickens, CSAs, real relationships with real farmers) builds food sovereignty fast. I talk backyard growing (even on a tiny lot), microgreens you can crank out in a spare corner all winter, and why supporting your farmer today is the

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44:20

Your Farm Needs Prayer, Not Permission with Brittney...

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2025/10/15

In this episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I sit down with Brittney Long from Faithful Farming to get real about raising kids, running cattle, holding full-time careers, and keeping Jesus at the center of it all. We talk high beef prices, why younger families struggle to enter agriculture, and how local, direct-to-consumer sales can rewrite the food system. Brittany shares the power of a strong village—Papa Day included—plus why teaching kids to “do dangerous things safely” builds grit and confidence. We dig

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42:58

The App That Brings the Market to You with Weat Local...

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2025/10/08

In this episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I’m bringing you a powerhouse conversation with a farm-grown entrepreneur who’s shaking up the food system in the best way possible. From her roots on a multi-generation farm in Northern Alberta to launching an app that’s basically “Skip the Dishes for farmers,” she’s proof that innovation doesn’t just live in Silicon Valley—it lives in the soil. She is the founder of Weat Local Market App. We talk about building a local food economy that actually serves both

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48:34

Is EU Farming More Sustainable Than Canada? with Cole...

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2025/10/01

In this episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I sit down with “Young Cole,” a 21-year-old Alberta farm kid who took his grit overseas to learn regenerative farming in Finland. We jam on real-world soil health, cover crops, EU pesticide rules (yes, glyphosate is used, but differently), and what small, mixed farms can borrow from Europe without swallowing the red tape. Cole breaks down nitrogen-fixing legumes, why Finland’s tiny, rocky fields shape their practices, and how government subsidies change farmer

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28:11

The Best Business Advice I Was Ever Given EP 50

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2025/09/24

In this episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I celebrate EPISODE 50 with a big ol’ thank-you and my heart on my sleeve. I share the best business advice I ever got and how handing my farm and this show back to the Lord lifted the weight and sharpened my mission. You’ll hear my greenhouse-to-farmers-market journey, why I sold the farm, and how that pivot lit a fire to teach farm-to-table, build community, and put real food (and freedom) back in our own hands. We’ll riff on productivity with purpose, sowing into

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49:35

Why This Dad Bet on Homesteading…and Won with Jason...

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2025/09/17

In this episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I sit down with Jason from Sow the Land, a North Carolina homesteader who went from city cubicles to pasture life and brought his family, grit, and 300K YouTube subscribers along for the ride. We talk cancer wake-up calls, minimalist living, selling the couch to chase land, and why growing even one tomato can change your whole life. Jason shares how they scaled from a 1.5-acre starter homestead to 14 acres with turkeys, cooney cooney pigs, pasture poultry, workshops,

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45:41

How Do You Turn a Farm Into a Business? with Brooke...

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2025/09/10

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I sit down with Brooke Vanderkley from Vanderkley Valley Farm, a mama of four, farmer, and full-tilt entrepreneur about building a profitable, values-driven homestead without burning out. We jam on seasons over “balance,” scaling from 30 to 600 meat birds, pricing eggs like a pro, pivoting after hail wipes you out, and turning a farm into a family-powered brand with agritourism, Airbnb and (yup) shampoo sales. If you’re ready to stop dabbling and start designing a

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34:44

Why Are We Letting Small Farms Die? EP 47

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2025/09/03

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I’m pouring my heart out about food freedom, the farmer’s mindset, and why small-scale agriculture just might save the world. We’re talking grit, government overreach, and how the heck we got from homemade buns to preservative-filled grocery store shelves. I share wild stories from my farming days—broken bones, tornadoes, angry sheepdogs—you name it. But more importantly, I’m sounding the alarm (again!) that small farmers are being pushed out, and now is the time

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46:45

Dawn’s Hot Seat: The Hard Truth About Homesteading...

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2025/08/27

In this episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I’m in the hot seat and my friend Hayley is firing off the questions—no sugarcoating, just real dirt. We dig into the myths about homesteading (spoiler: those pretty colored eggs aren’t paying the bills), why vegetables are the most overlooked cash crop, and the brutal truth about making your acreage profitable. I share how women can crush it in farm-based businesses, the one mindset shift hobby farmers must make to go pro, and why community is at the heart of

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27:01

Canning Secrets for Serious Money EP 45

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2025/08/20

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I’m spilling my hard-earned secrets on turning canning into cold, hard cash. From humble beginnings as the “Pickle Partners” at age 15 to raking in $150K a year in canned goods, I’m breaking down exactly how you can turn extra zucchini, tomatoes, or fruit into high-value products your customers will line up for. I’ll share the best low-risk items to start with, why beautiful displays sell more, and how to price for profit. We’ll talk canning tips, smart marketing,

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54:39

Dawn’s Hot Seat: Bird Flu, Bullshit, and Backyard...

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2025/08/06

In this episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I get grilled by none other than Jamie Stewart—the poop queen herself! Jamie flips the script and puts me in the hot seat with questions about pesticides, glyphosate, raw milk, GMOs, soil health, and the messed-up reality of food regulations. We talk about how farmers actually make decisions, what’s realistic vs. ideological, and why the truth often lies somewhere in the muddy middle. We cover everything from butterfly worms in your cabbage to bird flu conspiracies,

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42:45

The Backyard Garden Q&A That You NEED To Hear with...

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2025/07/30

In this episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I sit down with Rebecca Croden, a backyard gardening queen right in the heart of Toronto. We get into everything from shady yard solutions to tomato troubles and even how to use rabbit poop as plant food. Yes, you read that right. Whether you’re a city slicker with a patch of grass or just garden-curious, this one’s for you. Rebecca shares how her grandpa’s farm sparked her passion and how growing a few heads of lettuce can lead to major satisfaction (and salad

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