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Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead

Welcome to Sustainable Alaska, where we talk about all things pertaining to Alaska living, homesteading, farming, and gardening. Susstainable Alaska is sponsored by Common Ground Alaska - a teaching farmstead that feeds Alaskans.

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00:38:27

Homesteader’s Guide to Livestock Health in Alaska:...

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/09/25

Grab your pen and notepad - this episode of the Sustainable Alaska Podcast is your homesteader’s guide to livestock health in Alaska. From first-aid basics to must-have medications for your barn cabinet, you’ll learn what every Alaskan homesteader should keep on hand to protect their animals. We cover common livestock health challenges unique to Alaska’s climate, signs to watch for, and practical tips to stay prepared when vet care isn’t immediately available. Whether you’re raising goats, cattle,

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00:56:15

Live Q&A Recap: Your questions about homesteading in...

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/09/18

In this special episode, Tandy and Kelli sit down to tackle your biggest questions about homesteading, farming, and sustainable living in the Last Frontier. They share practical advice and personal insights. But this Q&A wasn’t just about answering - Tandy and Kelli also walked away with new knowledge and fresh ideas from the folks who joined the live conversation. It was a true exchange of wisdom, stories, and solutions for living sustainably in Alaska.

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00:50:48

Behind the Scenes: From Seed to Sale

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/09/11

Tandy sits down with Mary Lee, from Heirlooms Evermore Seed Co. in Idaho, to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to run a seed business. Mary shares the story of how her love for gardening and preserving tradition grew into a thriving business dedicated to heirloom seeds. Mary also opens up about the seasonal cycles of the business, how she chooses which seeds to offer, and why supporting small seed companies matters now more than ever.

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00:36:28

Closing the Loop: Alaska Farming for Self-Sustainability

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/09/04

In this episode of the Sustainable Alaska Podcast, Tandy and Kelli chat about what it really looks like to “close the loop” on the homestead. From growing more of your own feed and improving soil, to cutting back on outside inputs and - every little step adds up.They also talk about the role community plays in all of this. None of us can do it alone, and sometimes it’s the local bartering, swapping, or just leaning on neighbors that makes self-sustainability possible in Alaska.It’s an honest

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00:40:54

Food Security with David Stelzer - Founder and CEO,...

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/09/04

Tandy interviews David Stelzer, founder and CEO of Azure Standard, to talk about the future of food security - both in Alaska and beyond. David highlights the practical side of resilience: the importance of keeping a well-stocked pantry, being prepared for disasters, sourcing reliable canning jars, and even food security for your livestock. This episode is perfect for anyone passionate about resilient food systems, sustainable living, and building security in uncertain times.Shop

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00:41:17

Homestead Talk: The Deep-Bedding Method

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/08/28

Join Tandy and Kelli as they dig into one of the simplest yet most effective homestead hacks, the deep-bedding method. From keeping animals warm in the winter to creating rich compost for your garden, Tandy and Kelli break down how this system works, why it matters, and how you can put it into practice on your own homestead.

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00:42:05

Homestead Hacks: Alaskan-Style Innovations

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/08/21

In this episode, Tandy and Kelli dive into the biggest challenges of farming and homesteading in Alaska from short growing seasons, to high costs of supplies. They share how these hurdles impact daily life, and why Alaskans have to get extra creative to keep their homesteads thriving.

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00:52:52

Overcoming the Challenges of Farming & Homesteading...

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/08/14

In this episode, Tandy and Kelli dive into the biggest challenges of farming and homesteading in Alaska from short growing seasons, to high costs of supplies. They share how these hurdles impact daily life, and why Alaskans have to get extra creative to keep their homesteads thriving.

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01:03:31

Cows vs. Goats: Which Belongs on Your Alaskan Homestead

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/08/07

Tandy and Kelli are laying it all out - milk, meat, manure, and the all that comes with raising cows and goats in Alaska. From the biggest differences, to fencing, and which animal gives you better compost, they’re not holding back. If you’ve ever dreamed of fresh milk and rich garden soil, but don’t know whether a cow or goat would work best on your homestead - this one’s for you.

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00:39:46

Alaska Homestead Disaster Preparedness

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/07/31

After a recent tsunami warning rocked Kodiak Island, where Kelli lives, Tandy and Kelli sit down to talk about real-life disaster preparedness from a homesteader’s point of view. What happens when the power goes out, and the clock is ticking? From emergency communication plans to off-grid food and water security, just straight talk about what works, what we’ve learned, and what we’re still figuring out.

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00:49:06

Raw Milk: The Rundown

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/07/24

Join Tandy and Kelli as they chat all about the messy, magical world of raw dairy. We’re talking cows, goats, clean milking, sour cream wins, and bucket fails - no judgment, no fluff. Just two Alaskan homesteaders talking about what it really takes to bring raw milk into your life and why we still think it’s worth it.Links:Cheese From Scratch: Natural Cheesemaking From Homehttps://amzn.to/44S1ZwI

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00:58:18

Meet the Co-Hosts - Tandy and Kelli!

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/07/17

In this special introductory episode, get to know the voices behind Sustainable Alaska. Tandy Hogate and Kelli Foreman share their personal paths to homesteading, what sustainability looks like in the far north, and why they’re passionate about local food, community resilience, and teaching others how to live more intentionally.

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00:29:00

Not Your Grandma's Cod Liver Oil!

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/02/20

I am so very excited about today’s podcast - partly because it is a subject that folks are curious about but don’t usually talk about. Like, what the heck is all the hype about cod liver oil? And - why do people ferment it? Isn’t that taking things just a bit too far? Today we talked with Addie Bartlett from Green Pasture Products and she not only shares the story of this tiny but might company but also, the why’s, how’s, and all things cod liver oil. Here’s a little bit more about Green Pasture

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00:58:02

TOP TOOLS FOR HOME BUTCHERING - What do you really need?

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/02/06

Today we’re talking home butchering with Andy & Doug from Hand Hewn Farms. What tools are necessary (hint - if you’re going frugal the list is short), what tools are helpful, and what gadgets really aren’t very helpful at all. Home butchering can save money plus you get the cuts you want - and you make sure you keep all of the parts you want! But it’s not for the faint of heart. Having proper tools is a big part of your success. Spoiler alert: Their #1 tool is a good knife - and not what

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01:00:27

Organ Meats - Demystified (and how to enjoy them!)

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/01/31

Today I had the opportunity to talk with James from Pluck Seasonings. I met James this summer at the Modern Homesteading conference and got to not just try Pluck but I also got to learn about the passion and mission behind his product. Want to know what makes his seasonings great? They are made with organ meat. Seriously. Pluck is like seasoning salt on steroids because they use only the best salt, responsibly sourced herbs and spices - and organ meat. Now if you’re like me and have been

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00:53:33

Seed Starting, Garden Prep, and all Things Spring!

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/01/23

Oh my word - what a WONDERFUL conversation I had with Ellen today and I can hardly wait to share it with you! If you have any desire to garden in Alaska, you need to listen to this podcast because it’s packed with time-tested Alaska gardening wisdom! Note: If you’re listening to the podcast, you may want to jump over to YouTube to watch this one because there are some really good graphics in it but even if you just get the audio, you’re sure to be encouraged! Also, Ellen is leading a 6-week

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00:50:12

From Grade A Dairy to Raw Milk Dairy - An Alaska Farm...

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/01/16

In this podcast, Kelli Foreman shares her experience of first becoming a dairy farm in Alaska, then moving to a Grade A Dairy, then moving back to the raw milk space. If you want to be encouraged about farming in Alaska, this is a podcast you do not want to miss! Kelli owns a small farm in Kodiak called The Last Small Farm (formerly Kodiak Goat Dairy). She is also one of the keynote speakers at the Alaska Homestead Expo this April! Kelli not only shares her farm story, but she gets personal

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00:51:56

Chaga: the benefits and best ways to use it

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2025/01/10

In today’s podcast, we talk with Darryl Patton AKA The Southern Herbalist (and also 2025 Alaska Homestead Expo speaker). Although he now specializes in herbal remedies using southern plants, Darryl is a former Alaskan and he knows Alaska plants!Today’s topic is Chaga - we’ve all heard of it but there are many unknowns. Darryl shares his favorite ways to use chaga (from a continuous tea brew for everyday health to a double extraction for use when you have severe dis-ease. Grab a pencil and paper

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00:32:15

Common Mistakes Alaskans Make When Buying Orchard Plants

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2024/11/14

In today’s episode of the podcast, I share some thoughts about common mistakes Alaskans make when buying (and planting) their orchard plants. Listen, buying quality plants that will thrive here can be an expensive and time-consuming project but we’re here to help you make sure your investment is “fruitful” and that you can enjoy the “fruits” of your labor for years to come! As a nursery, we’ve seen and heard stories of mistakes that well-meaning Alaskans make, simply because they didn’t know any

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01:17:26

SOURCING TRULY HEALTHY HOUSEHOLD GOODS & FOOD IN AK...

Sustainable Alaska by Common Ground Alaska Farmstead ·

2024/10/24

If you're an Alaskan you may find yourself wondering how to source truly healthy foods and household items that we can't grow or make here. I completely get it. It is a frustration of mine, too! Today I had the opportunity to visit with David Stelzer, owner and founder of Azure Standard, and what an incredible interview! We talked about a bit of everything including how Azure got started, why their canning jars are made in China (listen up - the answer will surely surprise you), how Alaskans can use

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