Dawn’s Hot Seat: The Hard Truth About Homesteading with Hayley EP 46

In this episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I’m in the hot seat and my friend Hayley is firing off the questions—no sugarcoating, just real dirt. We dig into the myths about homesteading (spoiler: those pretty colored eggs aren’t paying the bills), why vegetables are the most overlooked cash crop, and the brutal truth about making your acreage profitable. I share how women can crush it in farm-based businesses, the one mindset shift hobby farmers must make to go pro, and why community is at the heart of everything I do. We talk failures, firing stories, black markets in Cuba, and my dream for more small farmers feeding their communities. This is raw, funny, a little fiery, and packed with the kind of farm truth you won’t find on Pinterest. Whether you’re dreaming of chickens or ready to scale your garden into a business, this episode will light a fire under your boots.

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Episode Highlights: colored egg myths, vegetable production profits, entrepreneurship on small acreage, women in farming, community over competition, Cuba’s producer culture, hard truths of homesteading, profitable farm mindset, running it like a business, overcoming industry stereotypes, my dad’s farming legacy, feeding people in tough times

Takeaways: 

• Pretty doesn’t pay—production does
• Vegetables can be the most profitable crop
• You don’t need a big acreage to succeed
• Mindset shift from hobby to business is essential
• Women can and do run successful farms
• Community connection is as valuable as profit
• Your farm must pencil out to survive

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Links & Resources Mentioned

Visit Dawn’s Website: https://www.dawnsdirt.ca/ 

Dawn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawns_dirt/

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Want to turn your homestead into more than just a hobby? I’ve been there. As a former farmer, I built a profitable business from my land — selling out at local markets, preserving food through canning, and earning hundreds of thousands of dollars from what I grew and raised. Now, I help others do the same. Whether it’s garden coaching, raising animals, selling eggs, or turning your harvest into income through canning, I’ll show you practical ways to bring real value from your homestead. Let’s talk about your goals and how we can make your land work for you. Book a free call today using the link below, let’s get started!

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