Hey, pioneers. Welcome back to the Pioneering Today podcast. Today is a throwback episode number 490.

And this one we picked because it is just as relevant today as when I first recorded it.

So in this one, we're talking all about

how to stock up on animal feed, what to buy, how much to plan for, and how to avoid getting

caught off guard when prices rise or supplies get tight. We're going to cover the best ways to

buy in bulk, store your feed safely, and even save money by sourcing locally

and seasonally. So whether you've got chickens, pigs, goats, cows, or your pets, maybe

you're just getting started with livestock, this episode will help you build a more resilient

and self-sufficient homestead.

And before we jump in, I really want to thank today's sponsor, Azure Standard.

They have been such a huge support of the Pioneering Today podcast and are all around just amazing humans.

Every encounter I've had with any employee at their company including

David the owner has just been phenomenal if you have been around here for a while

you already know how much I love Azure they're a family-run company that makes it

easy to order high quality organic and bulk foods including animal feed and grains and it's all

delivered right to your community drop point if you're a first time as your customer

you can use my coupon code Melissa 15 at checkout to get 15% off your first order of

a hundred dollars or more so this is a great way to stock up on feed, grains, scratch if you have chickens or ducks.

We all know how much they love that or meal worms.

Plus all the pantry staples your homestead needs while supporting a business that truly

aligns with our values.

All right, let's get into this throwback conversation on stocking up on

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