Episode 178: How Preserving Food Builds Resilience and Cuts Costs During Crises with Jeremy & Stacy Hill of Gooseberry Bridge Farm

Preserving Food, Farming Wisdom, and Building Resilience with Jeremy and Stacy Hill.

Discover how Jeremy and Stacy Hill from Gooseberry Bridge Farm combine traditional farming, food preservation, and resilient homesteading to reconnect with nature and community. This conversation offers practical insights for anyone interested in food sovereignty, sustainable living, and farm business strategies.

Main topics include:

The evolution of a homestead into a full-time farm business

The mental and practical foundations for successful food preservation

Navigating the regulatory landscape of agro-tourism

The importance of seasonality and small batch preservation

Cultivating a resilient mindset for farm life and self-sufficiency

In this episode:

The story behind "The Preserver’s Garden" and food preservation as a catalyst

How their personal journey led them from hobby gardening to a thriving farm

The benefits and challenges of managing a 5,000 sq ft garden and multiple income streams