[010] Why We Started Homesteading (And Why We Scaled It Back): The Story of Eureka Moon Farm

Wildly Intentional

We were told that convenience was the goal—but what if it’s the trap? Today’s food system has made us dependent, disconnected, and overwhelmed. In this episode, we share how our family left behind the hustle, started homesteading, and reclaimed not just our food—but our rhythm, our values, and our voice. It’s not about going off-grid. It’s about choosing a life that actually fits.

In this episode:

• Our Homesteading Journey Begins [02:09]
• Scaling Up: From Backyard to Farm [03:30]
• The Historical Shift in Food Systems [05:37]
• Reclaiming Our Food Story [08:48]
• Naming the Farm: Eureka Moon [18:16]
• Vision and Values: Building a Legacy [20:45]
• The Egg Business Struggle [28:26]
• Scaling Down and Reclaiming Our Why [29:29]
• Shifting Perspectives on Sustainability [31:43]
• Lessons from Homesteading [36:18]
• Homeschooling and Real-Life Learning [43:20]
• Connection and Legacy [46:46]
• Wildly Recommended [48:59]

Why it matters:

Because this isn’t just about chickens or compost—it’s about reclaiming freedom in a world that profits off your dependence. When you start living differently, you realize: the systems weren’t built for your wholeness—and you don’t have to follow them.

Wildly Recommended:

• Books mentioned
• Getting Started With Chickens Guide [Coming Soon]

Reflection Questions:

• What’s one part of your life you’ve outsourced… that you’re ready to reclaim?
• What would your version of "less convenience, more connection" look like?

Resources + Links:

• McMurray Hatchery [Sponsor]
• Joel Salatin
• Justin Rhodes
• Roots & Refuge Farm

If this sparked a “why has no one said this before?” moment for you, send it to a fellow cycle-breaker. Share it with someone ready to stop playing by the old rules — and start writing their own.

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