148. Small Homestead Living: Raising and Sourcing Quality Animal Foods | Amy Sliffe of Blue Whistler Farm

What began as a conversation about options for sourcing quality meat turned into a fascinating discussion on all that you can accomplish on a small homestead.  Amy homesteads less than five acres, and she is full of creative ideas for making the most of a small space.  For those who are interested in raising their own meat, we dive into what that looks like on a small scale.  For those who want to source high-quality meat without raising it themselves, we also share our best tips for that.  And if you stick around until the end of our discussion, you might just find yourself adding dairy sheep to your homestead!  May this episode inspire you to think creatively about producing and sourcing animal foods no matter the size of your homestead.

In this episode, we cover:

- The beauty of finding community as a homesteading mama

- Counting the cost of raising your own beef

- Where to begin sourcing food locally

- Options for raising your own meat on a small property

- Different approaches to weaning calves and lambs

- What to know when ordering meat in bulk

- Choosing and using the various cuts of meat

- Questions to ask your farmer about how your meat is raised

- Surprising benefits of dairy sheep over other dairy animals

- Why you might want to prioritize raising animals on your homestead

Watch this episode on YouTube.

View full show notes and transcript on the blog.

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