Welcome to this week's episode of the Heartway Farms - Let's Talk About It podcast, where we explore the world of sustainable agriculture and local food systems. Today, we're excited to welcome a special guest Tracy, the founder of TVA Microgreens, who will share their experience starting a local microgreens business.

TVA Microgreens is a family-owned business that specializes in growing and selling a variety of microgreens, including kale, broccoli, and radish. They started their business with the aim of providing fresh, healthy produce to their community while also promoting sustainable agriculture practices.

During our interview, the founder of TVA Microgreens shared some valuable insights into what it takes to start a successful microgreens business. One of the key takeaways was the importance of starting small and testing the market before investing in expensive equipment and infrastructure.

They also emphasized the importance of building relationships with local restaurants and markets to create a reliable customer base. By focusing on building strong partnerships and providing high-quality products, TVA Microgreens has been able to grow its business and expand its product offerings.

Another interesting topic we discussed was the benefits of microgreens for health and sustainability. Microgreens are packed with nutrients and can be grown in small spaces with minimal resources, making them an ideal crop for urban agriculture and local food systems.

Overall, our conversation with the founder of TVA Microgreens was both informative and inspiring. It's clear that with dedication and a passion for sustainable agriculture, anyone can start a successful local food business. We hope you enjoyed this episode and look forward to sharing more insights and stories from the world of sustainable agriculture in the future. Thanks for listening!

Local Microgreens From TVA:

https://www.tvamicrogreens.com/

TVA On Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tva_microgreens/

MICROGREENS INFO:

https://www.heartwaymicrogreens.com/

Check out our website with handmade products available for purchase:

https://www.heartwayfarms.com/

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Heartway Farms and Purpose Driven Homestead are two wonderful homesteading families that are dedicated to sustainable living and family values.

Heartway Farms is a family-run farm located in Northern Illinois. The farm is run by a husband and wife team, Josh, Annie McElroy, and their six children. Together, they raise a variety of animals, including chickens, ducks, geese, and sheep. They also grow a variety of crops, including microgreens, vegetables, fruits, and herbs. The farm is designed to be sustainable, and they use natural and organic practices to manage the land and the animals. In addition to their farming activities, Josh and Annie are also passionate about educating others about sustainable living, homesteading, and building resiliency. They offer encouraging social media information on a variety of topics, including raising backyard chickens, gardening, food preservation, family, homeschooling, and community.

Purpose Driven Homestead is another family that is dedicated to sustainable living and homesteading. The family, which is based in the Midwest, is made up of a husband and wife team, Patrick and Amanda, and their children. They started their homesteading journey as a way to live a more self-sufficient and sustainable lifestyle, and to teach their children the value of hard work and responsibility. They raise a variety of animals, including chickens, quail, and rabbits, and grow their own fruits and vegetables. They also focus on food preservation and homeschool their children. They are passionate about sharing their experiences with others and have created many help aids and articles on homesteading, sustainable living, and food preservation.

Both Heartway Farms and Purpose Driven Homestead are great examples of how families can work together to create sustainable and resilient lifestyles. Their stories and experiences are inspiring, and they are both passionate about sharing their knowledge and skills with others. Whether you are a seasoned homesteader or just starting out, these families have a wealth of information and resources to offer. If you are interested in learning more about homesteading and sustainable living, be sure to check out their websites, blogs, and podcasts.

www.youtube.com/@heartwayfarms/ 

https://www.heartwayfarms.com/ 

https://www.youtube.com/@purposedrivenhomestead/ 

https://purposedrivenhomestead.com/ 

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Are you looking for a change of pace or a shift in your life? Watch this video to learn how you can downsize and move into a completely new lifestyle. 

Heartway Farms had the chance to sit down and chat with Jason and Lorraine from Sow the Land and hear their fascinating story of how they moved their family across the country to start their own homesteading journey. They'll share some tips and tricks of homesteading and the vision they have for making the most of their new 14 acre farm/homesteading property.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@HeartwayFarms

https://www.youtube.com/@SowtheLand

Website: 

Heartway Farms: https://www.heartwayfarms.com/

Sow the Land: https://sowtheland.com/

Social Media Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartwayfarms/

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/heartwayfarms/

Web: http://heartwayfarms.com/index.html

Google: http://heartway-farms.business.site/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartwayFarms

For His Name's Sake! Psalm 106:8

Music: Tracks recorded by Levi Montgomery

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Today we got the opportunity to sit down and talk with Mike from ForJars Canning Lids, and learn about the history and vision of their canning supply company. ForJars is a family business committed to providing families with quality canning supplies to help carry on the tradition of food preservation, and we have loved their products and customer service!

ForJars - check out what they offer!

https://forjars.co/?sca_ref=1967765.1NI1ZDSqSi

Use our Discount Code: HEARTWAY10

Check out our website with handmade products available for purchase:

https://www.heartwayfarms.com/

Referral Links:

Products that we like: https://www.heartwayfarms.com/links

Abundance Plus Link:

https://abundanceplus.com/?rfsn=6649111.e4aa56f

Discount Code: HEARTWAY10

Azure Standard Link:

https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=4925a4df8e

Redmond Real Salt Referral Link:

https://shop.redmond.life/discount/Heartway?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DHeartway

Discount Code: Heartway

County Life Naturals Food- https://countrylifefoods.com/?ref=heartway

Coupon Code: HEARTWAY for 10% off all orders

Hisea Boots and Outdoor Gear: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1968006&u=3095076&m=122274&urllink=&afftrack=

Discount Code: Heartway

Social Media Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartwayfarms/

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/heartwayfarms/

Web: http://heartwayfarms.com/index.html

Google: http://heartway-farms.business.site/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu07...

For His Name's Sake! Psalm 106:8

Music: Tracks recorded by Levi Montgomery

Heartway Farms | Stocking Up | Food Storage | Stockpiling | Desserts | Shipping | Transportation Gridlock | Supply Chain Interruption | Amish | Grandmother's Cooking | Homesteading | Homestead | Homesteaders | Healthy Meals | Shipping | Solar Minimum | Food Price Increase | Price Increase | Hyperinflation | Recipes | Easy Meals | Cookbook | Root Cellar | Canning | Azure Standard | Country Life Natural Food | Homesteaders of America | Baking | Cooking | Recipe | Recipes #forjars #canning #foodpreservation #heartwayfarms #stockingup #foodhaul #live #interview #podcast

https://www.heartwayfarms.com/

© 2022 Heartway Productions

Today Josh and Annie discuss how you can stay at peace in a chaotic world, and prepare for hardship without being anxious. It all comes down to what you choose to dwell on and the mindset you operate from. Taking action steps and commanding your day can be very helpful in drowning out the un-peaceful voices.

Check out our website with handmade products available for purchase:

https://www.heartwayfarms.com/

Referral Links:

Products that we like: https://www.heartwayfarms.com/links

Azure Standard Referral Link:

https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=4925a4df8e

Redmond Real Salt Referral Link:

https://shop.redmond.life/discount/Heartway?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DHeartway

Discount Code: Heartway

County Life Naturals Food- https://countrylifefoods.com/?ref=heartway

Coupon Code: HEARTWAY for 10% off all orders

Hisea Boots and Outdoor Gear: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1968006&u=3095076&m=122274&urllink=&afftrack=

Discount Code: Heartway

Social Media Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartwayfarms/

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/heartwayfarms/

Web: http://heartwayfarms.com/index.html

Google: http://heartway-farms.business.site/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu07...

For His Name's Sake! Psalm 106:8

Music: Tracks recorded by Levi Montgomery and from YouTube Audio Library

Heartway Farms | Stocking Up | Food Storage | Stockpiling | Desserts | Shipping | Transportation Gridlock | Supply Chain Interruption | Amish | Grandmother's Cooking | Homesteading | Homestead | Homesteaders | Healthy Meals | Shipping | Solar Minimum | Food Price Increase | Price Increase | Hyperinflation | Recipes | Easy Meals | Cookbook | Root Cellar | Canning | Azure Standard | Country Life Natural Food | Abundance Plus | Homesteaders of America |

© 2022 Heartway Productions

How To Be At Peace While Prepping | Stocking Up | Inflation | Grocery Food Haul | Inspiration & Hope

Today Josh and Annie share some tips on how to save money and build resiliency during this time of severe inflation. Cooking from home, eating leftovers, reusing "disposables", eliminating surplus spending, and growing your own food can all help you conserve your resources and make your money stretch.

Check out our website with handmade products available for purchase:

https://www.heartwayfarms.com/

Referral Links:

Products that we like: https://www.heartwayfarms.com/links

Azure Standard- https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=4925a4df8e

County Life Naturals Food- https://countrylifefoods.com/?ref=waley_jcTya8I

Coupon Code: HEARTWAY for 10% off all orders

HISEA- https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1968006&u=3095076&m=122274&urllink=&afftrack=

Blazant Air Fryer- https://amzn.to/3tHYHtv

Social Media Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartwayfarms/

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/heartwayfarms/

Web: http://heartwayfarms.com/index.html

Google: http://heartway-farms.business.site/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu07...

For His Name's Sake! Psalm 106:8

Music: Tracks recorded by Levi Montgomery and from YouTube Audio Library

Heartway Farms | Stocking Up | Food Storage | Stockpiling | Desserts | Shipping | Transportation Gridlock | Supply Chain Interruption | Amish | Grandmother's Cooking | Homesteading | Homestead | Homesteaders | Healthy Meals | Shipping | Solar Minimum | Food Price Increase | Price Increase | Hyperinflation | Recipes | Easy Meals | Cookbook | Root Cellar | Canning |

© 2022 Heartway Productions

Start Now Start Small! Let's talk about it.

Today Josh and Annie share our heart on building a homesteading way of life and building resiliency, and how to overcome the intimidation that accompanies a new endeavor: Start small! And start now, with the resources you have available. Going back to an old fashioned lifestyle, a simpler time, can have a great benefit on your family and productivity.

Check out our website with handmade products available for purchase:

https://www.heartwayfarms.com/

Referral Links:

Products that we like: https://www.heartwayfarms.com/links

Azure Standard- https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=4925a4df8e

HISEA- http://hisea.sjv.io/heartway

Blazant Air Fryer- https://amzn.to/3tHYHtv

Social Media Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartwayfarms/

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/heartwayfarms/

Web: http://heartwayfarms.com/index.html

Google: http://heartway-farms.business.site/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu07...

For His Name's Sake! Psalm 106:8

Music: Tracks recorded by Levi Montgomery and from YouTube Audio Library

Heartway Farms | Stocking Up | Food Storage | Stockpiling | Desserts | Shipping | Transportation Gridlock | Supply Chain Interruption | Amish | Grandmother's Cooking | Homesteading | Homestead | Homesteaders | Healthy Meals | Shipping | Solar Minimum | Food Price Increase | Price Increase | Hyperinflation | Recipes | Easy Meals | Cookbook | Root Cellar | Canning |

© 2022 Heartway Productions