Why Did a Nurse Practitioner Start Raising Meat Rabbits?

Show Notes

In this episode, Emily Faulkner shares her journey into homesteading and the reasons behind it. She discusses her background in nursing, her experiences in California and Georgia, and her transition to primary care. Emily also talks about her interest in making wine, her realization about the flaws in the healthcare system, and her passion for holistic healthcare. She highlights the importance of community and connections in the homesteading lifestyle and encourages listeners to support local farmers and learn new skills.

Guest Bio

Emily Faulkner is the host of The Farmstead Forum podcast, a Nurse Practitioner, herbalist, and homesteader living in Franklin, Georgia with her husband and three sons. After working on the front lines of healthcare during the COVID pandemic, Emily began shifting her focus toward functional, integrative wellness, completing an herbal fellowship through AARM Online and emphasizing nutrition, lifestyle, and root-cause healing. In 2019, her family began their homesteading journey, learning hands-on skills like gardening, food preservation, animal husbandry, and winemaking. Through The Farmstead Forum, Emily shares practical homesteading knowledge, expert interviews, and real-life lessons to help everyday families build confidence, self-sufficiency, and resilience—one skill at a time.

Resources

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