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Learn how McKenzie Ferry and her family transitioned from urban life to building Living Land Ranch, a thriving homestead in Idaho focused on self-sufficiency and community, ahead of the Idaho Homestead Conference.
As urban life becomes more disconnected from the sources of our food and the land, a growing movement is gaining traction: the return to self-sufficient living. McKenzie Ferry and her family have embraced this shift at Living Land Ranch, teaching others the art of growing their own food and cultivating community. In this episode of Behind the Business with host Gordie Tamayo, we explore the journey from city life to running a thriving homestead in Idaho. With the upcoming Idaho Homestead Conference just around the corner, this conversation comes at a pivotal time for those looking to reconnect with the land and embrace a more sustainable lifestyle. According to the USDA, small farms and homesteads are making up a larger percentage of local food economies, which only highlights the timeliness of this episode.
What does it take to transition from city living to running a self-sufficient homestead, and how can families like yours embrace this lifestyle?
Welcome to Behind the Business on the Boise Beat! I’m your host, Gordie Tamayo, and today we’re joined by McKenzie Ferry, co-founder of Living Land Ranch. McKenzie and her family are not just running a homestead but building a thriving community of growers and homesteaders, all focused on sustainable, self-sufficient living. In this episode, we’ll dive deep into their story of transformation—from city life to ranch living—and how they’re using their experiences to educate others through the Idaho Homestead Conference, hosted at the Rustic Daisy event center. Whether you’re curious about homesteading or looking to become more self-reliant, this episode has something for you.
Main Points of Conversation:
- The challenges and rewards of transitioning from city life to a self-sufficient homestead
- How Living Land Ranch is fostering community and educating others through events like the Idaho Homestead Conference
- Practical tips for families looking to grow their own food and build a sustainable lifestyle
Guest Bio:
McKenzie Ferry, along with her husband and children, co-founded Living Land Ranch in Idaho. After leaving the fast pace of city life, McKenzie and her family fully embraced the homesteading lifestyle, focusing on growing their own food, raising livestock, and building a community centered around sustainability. Through their work, they’ve helped many others find their own path to self-sufficiency. McKenzie is also a key organizer for the upcoming Idaho Homestead Conference, where local speakers and vendors will share their expertise with attendees.
