43. August Farm Updates

The couple, Stephen and Morgan, talk about their newest animal -- a baby lamb they named Ramchop, also affectionately called "Ba" by their kids.

Guest Speaker Jessica Hinton from The Hidden Paradise Farms speaks to Morgan and Stephen about how agritourism is helping their farm and family thrive! Support Hidden Paradise by booking a stay or buying products here: https://thehiddenparadisefarms.comHow to enter to 50th episode giveaway:​ Send 3 friends your favorite podcast episode​ Screenshot the message you sent out to friends (you can blot out their name at the top of the screenshot)​ Email the images to [email protected]​ Drawing ends Friday 3/22/25 at midnight, winner will be revealed next podcast!

Have you ever considered homeschooling? Or are you currently homeschooling your young kids and are looking for more information? Morgan and Stephen have been homeschooling two toddlers for the past year. They share their experiences with local homeschool co-ops, homeschool library, curriculum ideas for preschool age and more!Busy Toddler Curriculum: https://shop.busytoddler.com/product/playing-preschool-complete-program/Other resources: https://www.readingfoundation.org/readyforkindergartenhttps://www.readingfoundation.org/resources/hub

Stephen recently tested out 3 different methods to make lard from his Kune Kune pigs. In this episode, the couple discusses their favorite method and why.

I’m 2024, Stephen and Morgan added Kune Kune pigs to their farm. Discover what they have learned about this breed the past four months.

Stephen and Morgan talk about 2024 -- all of the projects, planned and unplanned, as well as accomplishments that happened throughout the year! Stay tuned for what's next for the Growing Family in 2025...

Stephen and Morgan talk about parenting their two children, who are different genders but are both toddlers.

Stephen and Morgan are excited to chat about the growing farm, including the kids, the animals and the garden!! This is a longer episode with lots of information about the couple's farm and family life.

The Growing Family hosts, Stephen and Morgan, go over the ways they have been forgiving in their yard and some ideas of what you can be on the lookout for as well!