About this episode
In this inspiring episode of the Call to Farms Podcast , we sit down with Melissa K. Norris—homesteader, author, and beloved voice in the homesteading community— to talk about her brand-new book Home and Handmade . Melissa shares the heart behind her latest work, her personal journey from generational homesteader to modern-day teacher and mentor, and even answers a fun listener question about her favorite homesteading chore (you might be surprised!). Whether you're just getting started or have been homesteading for years, Melissa offers practical tips and resources to help you keep learning, growing, and building community. This episode is packed with encouragement, wisdom, and the kind of real-talk every homesteader needs. Tune in and be inspired to take the next step in your own homestead journey—with heart, purpose, and a little handmade grit. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pre-Order Your Copy of Home and Handmade! Join Melissa this coming week from 5/5-5/9 as she hosts a free, five-day Kitchen Crash Course on Preserving the Harvest and Stocking the Pantry. Be Sure to Secure Your Spot Here! Save 15% on Redmond Products by using our discount code: GOODSOIL Join us in person at the 2025 Modern Homesteading Conference in Coeur d’Alene, ID on June 27th and 28th, 2025! Get tickets here. SAVE 10% on General Admission with code: SPRINKLE10 Tune in now and join the Call to Farms ! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest happenings!