Dawn's Dirt
Dawn's Dirt
Podcast Description
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, connecting us to the earth—and each other. Join Dawn each week as she digs into conversations with farmers, homestead experts, wellness coaches, and voices from all walks of life. From gardening, homestead living, and sustainable practices to discussions on religion, politics, and society, no topic is off the table. Here, "dirt" goes beyond soil; it’s about uncovering the deeper truths and resilience that come with homesteading and independent living.
So roll up your sleeves, get your hands in the dirt, and let Dawn inspire you to reclaim your independence, one seed—and one homestead story—at a time.
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The podcast focuses on topics such as soil science, personal autonomy in food production, sustainable living, and emotional wellness, with episodes discussing raw milk controversies, morning sickness management through nutrition, and the implications of porn addiction on relationships.
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, connecting us to the earth—and each other. Join Dawn each week as she digs into conversations with farmers, homestead experts, wellness coaches, and voices from all walks of life. From gardening, homestead living, and sustainable practices to discussions on religion, politics, and society, no topic is off the table. Here, “dirt” goes beyond soil; it’s about uncovering the deeper truths and resilience that come with homesteading and independent living.
So roll up your sleeves, get your hands in the dirt, and let Dawn inspire you to reclaim your independence, one seed—and one homestead story—at a time.
In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I sat down with Becky from Toby Way Farm and oh baby, did we go there. We’re talking raw, real farm life: goat guts, chicken math, and why your organic ideology might be killing your animals (not to mention your wallet). Becky and I don’t sugarcoat things because life on a homestead isn’t Pinterest-perfect, it’s dirty, hard, heartbreaking, and 100% worth it. We dig into goat parasites, feed decisions, farm math, and what it really means to be a modern homesteader with integrity. We even get into government overreach, raw milk laws, and why you can eat the Twinkie if you damn well want to. This episode is pure gold for anyone navigating the tension between doing it “right” and doing what actually works.
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Episode Highlights: goat math, raw milk, organic myths, animal loss, real farming, parasite management, farm-to-table realities, farm community, food freedom, government overreach, holistic animal care, starting small
Takeaways:
- If you have livestock, you’re going to have dead stock
- Parasite management in goats is essential and requires learning, not guessing
- Organic doesn’t always mean better—it has to make financial sense
- Community is key—barter, trade, and connect with local farmers
- Chickens are not vegetarians—stop pretending they are
- Real homesteading isn’t perfect, it’s practical
- Grace is just as important as grit on the farm
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Links & Resources Mentioned
Visit Dawn’s Website: https://www.dawnsdirt.ca/
Dawn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawns_dirt/
Becky’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toby_way_farm/
Becky’s Website: https://www.tobywayfarm.com/
Becky’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TobyWayFarm
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