little way farm and homestead

This episode features Shawn and Beth Dougherty. You might have heard our prior episode with the Doughertys discussing low-input farming, but this episode focuses much more on dairy cows. One of my favorite questions that came up was whether or not a dairy cow must be fed grain - this questions and more are covered throughout the episode and we hope you find the discussion inspring and of value to you, wherever you are in your homesteading journey.

To learn more about Little Way Farm and Homestead, including the farm or for other Podcast episodes - please check out littlewayhomestead.com, or email us at hello@littlewayhomestead.com. 

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Shawn and Beth Dougherty have been farming together since the 1980's

Using intensive grazing as the primary source of food energy, the Doughertys raise dairy and beef cows, sheep, farm-fed hogs, and a variety of poultry, producing most of the food, and feed, on the farm. Their ongoing project is to identify and test the potential for operating a farm and homestead with minimal off-farm inputs.

They are the authors of The Independent Farmstead, actively contribute to Plain Value magazine, have written for Mother Earth News, Hobby Farms and more. They have been featured in various interviews, podcasts, and conferences

Shawn and Beth promote an outline of farming and homesteading that is inspiring to us as we consider the ways we engage in a stewardship model which considers homesteading, farming and the Catholic Faith.

We are excited to bring you this interview as a production of Little Way Farm and Homestead. If you are interested in helping this podcast grow and reach a larger audience, please consider leaving a review wherever you are listening to the episode, and share with someone you know!

Helpful Links:

The Independent Farmstead by Shawn and Beth Dougherty https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/the-independent-farmstead/

The One Cow Revolution Website https://one-cow-revolution.com/

For more information about Little Way Farm and Homestead including the farm, podcast, and upcoming events, check out https://littlewayhomestead.com/.

For media inquiries, advertising, speaking request, guest referrals, consulting and more - email us at hello@littlewayhomestead.com.

In this episode, I had a unique opportunity to speak with Brandon Sheard and Ross McKnight We recorded this episode ahead of The Art of Foie Gras, presented by Ross and Brandon at Backwater Foie Gras in Louisiana. In this episode we cover an array of topics including meat production, culture, the Catholic faith, hands on learning and more. This was a great interview and presents another example of the Catholic Faith active in the world today.

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Guest Notes:

Ross McKnight of Backwater Foie Gras offers courses to help instruct people in homesteading and farming methods. Be sure to consider joining Ross and team at Backwater Foie Gras during an in-person course including the upcoming Art of Foie Gras at https://backwaterfoiegras.com/foiegrasclass.

Check out the Backwater Foie Gras website at: https://backwaterfoiegras.com/

Brandon Sheard of Farmstead Meatsmith is known for his excellent demonstrations and training in animal butchering. You can find information about upcoming, on-farm courses at the Farmstead Meatsmith Website: https://farmsteadmeatsmith.com/.

Upcoming Farmstead Meatsmith Events: https://farmsteadmeatsmith.com/upcoming-classes/

Additional Notes:

If you're looking to stock up on beef - consider purchasing from Ripley Cove Farms. You can find them at https://ripleycovefarms.com/. Be sure to use code LITTLE WAY for 10% off your order.

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Link: https://realestateforlife.org/

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For more information about Little Way Farm and Homestead,  including the farm, podcast, and upcoming events, check out https://littlewayhomestead.com/.  

For media inquiries, advertising, speaking request, guest referrals, consulting and more - email us at hello@littlewayhomestead.com.

On this episode we spoke with Eric and Suzan Sammons about raising children, developing strong Catholic families, and more. 

Eric and Suzan Sammons are the parents of seven children. Suzan is the author of The Stations of the Cross in Slow Motion: A Daily Devotion for Lent which will be available through Sophia Institute Press in January of 2024) She is a homeschooling mother and editor of several Catholic publications and has published numerous articles in Catholic outlets on topics including child-rearing and education, the dignity of the unborn, holistic health, and Catholic spirituality. 

Eric Sammons is the Editor-in-Chief of Crisis Magazine and the author of eight books, including Deadly Indifference: How the Church Lost Her Mission and How We Can Reclaim It. Together, they wrote The Jesse Tree: An Advent Devotion.

This episode reminds us of the importance of consciously striving to build a home that supports the flourishing of the Catholic faith, in the home, on the homestead, and everywhere. We are excited to bring you this episode as a production of Little Way Farm and Homestead and hope you find it as inspiring as we do. 

Other Notes:

Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/

Purchase the Jesse Tree: An Advent Devotion by Eric and Suzan Sammons at: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-jesse-tree/

More from Eric Sammons, including links to his books: https://ericsammons.com/

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Shawn and Beth Dougherty discuss low-input farming,  starting points with animals on the homestead and the Catholic Faith.

Biography for Shawn and Beth Dougherty:

Shawn and Beth Dougherty have been farming together since the 1980’s

Using intensive grazing as the primary source of food energy, the Doughertys raise dairy and beef cows, sheep, farm-fed hogs, and a variety of poultry, producing most of the food, and feed, on the farm. Their ongoing project is to identify and test the potential for operating a farm and homestead with minimal off-farm inputs.

They are the authors of The Independent Farmstead, actively contribute to Plain Value magazine, have written for Mother Earth News, Hobby Farms and more. They have been featured in various interviews, podcasts, and conferences

Shawn and Beth promote an outline of farming and homesteading that is inspiring to us as we consider the ways we engage in a stewardship model which considers homesteading, farming and the Catholic Faith.

We are excited to bring you this interview as a production of Little Way Farm and Homestead. If you are interested in helping this podcast grow and reach a larger audience, please consider leaving a review wherever you are listening to the episode, and share with someone you know!

Helpful Links:

The Independent Farmstead by Shawn and Beth Dougherty

The One Cow Revolution Website

How was the past year on the homestead? Carissa reflects on the past year including discussion about things that went well and challenges along the way.

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