The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 538: You Can Change Everything in Three Years | Janelle Anderson, The Haven Farmstead
Jul 31, 2025
Janelle Anderson, co-founder of The Haven Farmstead in Tennessee and host of The Farmstead Revival Podcast, shares her inspiring journey of transformation. She and her husband left a cattle ranch in North Dakota to embrace a raw land lifestyle. Janelle discusses the lessons learned from childhood, the joy of cheese-making as a form of connection, and the importance of community engagement through their dairy products. She emphasizes the power of patience in daily life and how generations can influence our paths. This conversation is a beacon for anyone considering a bold change.
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Generational Homesteading Roots
- Janelle's upbringing on a rural Wisconsin farm equipped her with homesteading skills.
- Her husband’s multi-generation ranching background added deep livestock knowledge to their joint venture.
From Ranch to Raw Land Start
- Janelle and her husband left their established North Dakota ranch, selling everything and starting fresh on raw land in Tennessee.
- Initially, they had no power or water, bathing in the nearby river, embracing a difficult but faithful transition.
Teach Skills to Ease Homesteading
- Offer diverse homestead workshops such as family milk cows, dual-purpose cattle, and cheese-making.
- Use teaching and mentoring to help others avoid costly mistakes and ease the learning curve.
