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Can something as simple as a sweet potato really be the start of a sovereign path? You bet it can. This humble, calorie-dense root crop is more than just a side dish—it’s a powerhouse of food security, resilience, and economic potential.

Whether you’re looking to cut dependence on grocery stores, feed your livestock, or even turn a profit selling slips and value-added products, sweet potatoes have you covered.

In this episode, I’ll break down why they’re a must-have for any homestead, the best varieties for different climates, and how to store, process, and even brew with them.

From survival food to sovereignty, this is one crop that pulls its weight and then some. If you’re serious about building real food independence, it’s time to give sweet potatoes the respect they deserve.

Join Us Today to Discuss…

• Why Sweet Potatoes?
  • High-calorie, nutrient-dense, and resilient
  • Easy to propagate and store
  • Dual-purpose: food for humans & livestock
  • Highly adaptable to climates
• Growing & Expanding Your Crop
  • Propagating from slips for exponential yield
  • Adapting to different climates and soil conditions
  • Storage & Preservation for Long-Term Security
• Curing for shelf stability
  • Root cellaring and alternative storage options
  • Dehydrating for flour and extended use
  • Remember biochar extends storage life for just about everything
• Beyond the Basics: Alternative Uses
  • Sweet Potato Flour: How to make it, store it, and use it
  • Brewing & Fermentation: Traditional and modern methods for alcohol
  • Animal Feed: Feeding leaves, vines, and even tubers to livestock
• Economic & Barter Potential
  • Selling slips and surplus tubers
  • Homemade products: flour, dried chips, fermented goods
  • Trade value in a self-sufficient economy
• Unique and Interesting Varities
  • Murasaki – Marketed as Japanese but actually developed by the LSU AgCenter, purple skin and white flesh, mild sweetness, and great drought resistance. – More Info
  • Okinawan (Hawaiian Purple) – White skin with deep purple flesh, packed with antioxidants, commonly used in Asian and Hawaiian cuisine. – More Info
  • Stokes Purple – A vibrant purple variety that holds color when cooked, slightly drier texture, great for baking and roasting.- More Info
  • White Sweet Potatoes (O’Henry, Boniato, Nancy Hall) – Less sweet than orange varieties, making them versatile for savory dishes, flour, and even brewing.- More Info
  • Molokai Purple – A true deep-purple Hawaiian variety, nutrient-dense and visually striking, great for health-conscious eaters. – More Info
  • Ginseng Red – Red-skinned with white flesh, not as sweet but has a unique, nutty flavor. – More Info
• Closing Thoughts
  • Why every homestead should grow sweet potatoes
  • Experimenting with varieties and uses
  • Have fun trying and developing preservation methods
    • 2 Ways to Make Chips
    • Sweet Potato Flour
    • Beer and Distillation Fermentation with Sweet Potatoes
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