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Episode-1460- The Effective Marketing of a Permaculture Farm with Stefan Sobkowiak

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Twenty years ago, Stefan Sobkowiak bought a commercial apple orchard with the intention of converting it to an organic orchard. He did just that, but eventually understood the limitations of the organic model originating from monoculture. He then decided to tear out most of the trees and replant in a way that would maximize biodiversity and yield while minimizing the amount of maintenance required. Inspired by permaculture principles, the orchard now counts over 100 cultivars of apples, plums, pears, cherries, and countless other fruits and vegetables. Today’s Steven returns to TSP to discuss the multidimensional harvest of a permaculture farm … Continue reading →

Episode-1059- The Evolving Meaning of a Self Sufficient Lifestyle

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Many people romanticize history.  Oh if only we could have lived in the old days right?  Taking a wagon out to homestead virgin land.  Let me tell you as a student of history it was an amazing time to be alive, it was also a hell of a lot harder then many in the preparedness movement make it out to have been. The reality is modern technology isn’t going away.  That is a great thing, it will change, adapt and face certain challenges due to energy availability but we are not going back to Little House on the Prairie.    Frankly … Continue reading →

Episode-943- Tim Ammons of Oleo Acres Farm

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Tim Ammons runs Oleo Acres farm a self sustaining farm that teaches individuals the old fashioned way of being “Green”.  He joins us today to discuss self sustainable living and farming as a way to support family and community. On his 20 acre farm in Tennessee Tim still practices many techniques and skills that have largely been lost.  Such as the growing of 7 very old heirloom varieties of sorghum which are then converted into sorghum syrup using old methods.  At one time sorghum syrup was the most common sweetener in the US, Tim is still growing it and making … Continue reading →

Episode-836- Understanding Multi System Dependence

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One concept that many modern survivalists aspire to is to be less dependent on “the system“ or independent of “the system”.   I know this seems like a great goal but the problem with it is that it is not “a system” or “the system” the reality is that we are dependent today on multiple interconnected systems. Each of these systems is becoming more globalized and centralized and the dependence upon them in growing at an alarming rate.  While there are more systems of dependency then the following today we will focus on what I consider the 8 largest systems of … Continue reading →

Episode-754- Self Sufficiency, Self Reliance & Lifestyle Design

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Today I break from listener feedback Monday’s typical formula to bring to you a subject I think we all really need to consider as we move into the final “quarter” of 2011.  Why is your current lifestyle the way that it is, who designed it that way and what would you have done differently knowing what you know now. Join Me Today As I Discuss Self Reliance vs. Self Sufficiency Why we measure self reliance in time Why we measure self sufficiency in percentages What role true land ownership plays in the equation The concept of “lifestyle design” Would you … Continue reading →

Episode-623- An Interview with Jason Akers “The Self Sufficient Gardener”

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Today I wrap up the 4 part interview series that began on Wednesday the 9th by interviewing Jason Akers of TheSelfSufficientGardener.com Jason is well known for his articles in magazines such as Backwoods Home and Self Reliance Illustrated along with his podcast called of course “The Self Sufficient Gardener Podcast” Jason joins us on TSP today to discuss a variety of subjects including plant histories of brassicas and tomatoes, why he does not practice raised bed gardening, why he teaches gardening based on efficiency, responsibility and sustainability and more. Jason is a long time TSP listener and a supporter of … Continue reading →

Episode-421- How to Develop Your Personal Survival Plan

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Monday I responded to a listener who asked a question about planning and he was hoping for a checklist.  My response was that I can’t really give you a hard check list because you must develop your own plan (Tenet Ten of Modern Survival Philosophy).  From the beginning of TSP I have stated that to be the case, I also realized that it has been a long time since I did a show on planning and that I have never really dissected the personal aspect of planning for the needs of the individual and their immediate family.  So today we … Continue reading →

Episode-301- Self Sufficiency vs. Self Reliance

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So exactly what does it mean to be self reliant vs. being self sufficient?  How are the two different and how are they related and how does one interact with the other.  More importantly how do they effect you and you planning both for disaster preparations and independence. Tune in Today as We Ask… What is self reliance What is self sufficiency Why would you want to be self reliant Why would you want to be self sufficient What are degrees of self sufficiency What is healthy interdependence Why are concepts like self sufficiency part of our nation at its … Continue reading →

Episode-295- Listener Questions for 10-12-09

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Back to our Monday tradition of listen questions.  I have a pretty big question back log at this point so if you question isn’t answered hold tight I will get to you eventually.    Tune in today as we dissect a lot of questions on debt, look at vehicle choices and talk more about civil unrest and its’ consequences. Tune in today as I answer… Is back yard desalination a feasible solution for irrigation What are the odds of gold and silver ever being confiscated Would LEOs be likely to follow orders in a gun grab or would they “keep their … Continue reading →

Episode-265- An Interview with Johnny Maxx and The Queen

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Tune in today for an interview with Johnny Maxx and The Queen, (aka John and Tammy McKissack) who are the host of “The Self Sufficient Homestead” and co hosts of “BrewCrazy“. Join in today as we discuss a variety fo subjects and projects John and Tammy are working on in at their south Texas homestead such as… What is up with today’s bumper music Hydroponics The perpetual onion Making “lazy mans cider” Keeping bees and making mead Why debt free is the way to be What dealing with multiple hurricanes taught them The cost of running a generator over a … Continue reading →