Anyone have a #freezedryer and had to find a new compressor start relay? Mine is busted and Harvest Right is giving me the runaround. #grownostr

Get ahead of the economic changes with varied income streams! http://parrsjars.com/2023/05/02/start-a-side-gig-grow-the-local-economy/

After losing my job in LTC due to mandates, I started a nonprofit in the local food sector. My income has been limited, but my husband covers the bills, allowing me flexibility during this phase. I benefit from wholesale pricing and growing our own food to save money. In January, needing more income and with my business facing limitations, I began an intensive training program assisting people with developmental disabilities. I joined an incredible organization that doesn't mandate shots in our region and pays above-average wages. It's filled with talented professionals who have been cast out by other organizations due to their choices. Currently working as a casual employee, I'm seeking a sleep night position that better suits my needs. The role involves helping clients with their nightly routines and morning needs, while also allowing time to sleep. The environment is caring and nonviolent, and the work is rewarding. My days will be 100% free for my homestead and family if this comes to pass. Initially, I started a business to achieve flexibility for homeschooling and homesteading, but it often took me further from that goal. Now, I'm considering a night job that allows me to prioritize my family and pursue online content without financial pressure. It's essential to remain open to new opportunities that align with our personal goals instead of feeling stuck in a particular path.

With the banks collapsing, I sit here and think—Jack must have went on vacation. 😂 I’m going to distract myself from the economic porn. The suckers will be running soon. This is the place that my husband asked me to marry him and we take our kids to every spring.

Check out our local initiatives and advancements in the food industry. Since our inception in 2020, experience has proven to be our greatest teacher! Previously, our revenue model was intricate and time-consuming, with narrow margins and excessive overheads. To address these issues, we've pivoted and established a nonprofit organization, allowing us to efficiently pursue endeavors that make a positive impact. https://parrsjars.com/2023/04/29/starting-a-business-with-a-not-for-profit-focus/

My husband glanced at the ground beef and mentioned, "We're out of eggs..." since I had given our last dozen to my mom for taking care of our kids overnight. Fortunately, we had a jar of freeze-dried eggs from when we had stocked up. Here's the rehydration ratio we used, which worked perfectly for making meatballs tonight: 2tbsp:2tbsp h20 + 5minutes We complemented our meal with Jerusalem artichokes and home-canned potatoes, fried in bacon grease, and served with a rich mushroom gravy made from coconut milk.

Our chicks hatched over the weekend and we invited the #homeschool crew over to watch the process. What a joy to watch the kids snuggle the chicks. We ended up with 8 chicks in the brooder, one hatched late so she gets another night in the incubator.

Chirp chirp. Chickens are here! #grownostr #homesteading https://parrsjars.com/2023/04/29/our-first-adventure-in-animal-husbandry/

Day Two of the crowd funding campaign to make a shared production facility to combat the ridiculous compliance rules being hammered down for our co-op! I’d love to tell our farmers where we got a generous donation from (and have the opportunity to explain nostr/btc) and the community that surrounds it! Check out the original post about Jan from yesterday for details!

Why I Admire Cassie…I mean Jan. (Read to the bottom for the challenge) In the rural town of Dryden, ON you can always find Jan hard at work. Whether she's tending to her garden, slugging soil at 🇨🇦Canadian Tire, or crafting delicious preserves, her dedication is inspiring. With a warm and infectious laugh, Jan responded to our young co-op coordinator who suggested her logo displayed 1980. "That's fine," she giggled, "but you could easily add another 25 years or so." Jan firmly believes that no squash should be sold for more than a dollar each. Regardless of their size, even if they reach 14 lbs, she ensures you'll always leave with a truck full of her produce. She won’t sell it on the co-op she says—cause you won’t like my prices. As we discussed the pricing of Jan's Jam, we considered our pricing structure and how it reflects her needs. Jan's primary concern was affordability for the customers, as she wants everyone to have access to fresh, locally-sourced, and lovingly-made food. Times are tough, she said. As I gazed into Jan's eyes, I couldn't help but ask, "Have prices gone up for you too?" Her stunning yet sorrowful eyes met mine, silently revealing the truth she couldn't bring herself to admit. The burden weighing heavily on her heart, it was clear that producers, like her, were feeling the relentless, tightening squeeze of financial pressure. Eventually, we agreed on a $7 price point back in her pocket, but it took some convincing. Here's how the 807 Food Co-op pricing model supports Jan and other local producers: 1. Jan needs $7 to make her efforts worthwhile and stay in business, so we do the calculations to sustain her livelihood. 2. An additional 5% is incorporated for packaging, processing, and pickup fees. 3. Jan contributes 10% of her sales to maintain the organization's foundation, including software, marketing and labor costs. 5. All producer members contribute $50 per year towards the growth of the organization. BUT .GOV STRIKES AGAIN AND TELLS JAN SHE NEEDS A LICENSE— We are raising funds to operate a shared, local production facility (Food Hub) to get the Health Unit off Jan’s back (and hopefully everyone thereafter). #GOV squashed my milk runs (which were like 95% “compliant”) and now they are trying to squash co-op members like Jan doing things safe but old school. She can’t afford to rent my licensed kitchen, I can’t afford it alone, nobody can afford to comply around here…We want to secure the future of “compliance” for our region so we can aid in knowledge transfer and get a decentralized food system going before everyone ages out completely. Average age right now is about 70–not kidding. 93year old Bob Wall is still diggin up taters. 807 Food Co-op is initiating a crowdfunding campaign to boost our impact in Northwestern Ontario. Our aspirations are bold, yet we take small, calculated steps. Operating as a grassroots organization, we aim to establish a scalable, deeply-rooted, and collaborative food system in our region. We invite you to join our mission: "Empowering Northwestern Ontario with a grassroots food network that provides high-quality, locally-grown, and handcrafted products, fostering self-sufficiency and sustainability.” EVERY ZAP in the next 72hours WILL GO TOWARD A GROUP CONTRIBUTION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. SUGGEST A TEAM NAME FOR THE DONATION, WE WILL PICK THE BEST ONE AND I’LL SLAM THE LOCALS ON WHY BTC & NOSTR ARE AMAZING. #grownostr #permaculture #impact #foodcoop #compliance #[6]​ and the TSP community.

I am not particularly tech-savvy, but after 11 years, I have come to understand and appreciate the incredible value of BTC for community development. In 2017, I lost a significant amount of cryptocurrency with QuadrigaCX, following a coworker's suggestion to opt for a more "liquid" approach. Though inexperienced, I recognized the potential in its future utility, as I possessed a basic understanding of the fiat system. Since then, I've invested small amounts into the digital space, while also prioritizing physical assets to ensure the well-being and comfort of my family in our neck of the woods. Nostr and Fountain are truly remarkable platforms. They offer efficient ways to monetize the things I cherish, easily support the voices that inspire me, and foster connections with like-minded individuals on a shared journey towards a decentralized future. Whenever someone shares a link to address my specific issue, it's like an instant solution – it's empowering. Power to the people! #grownostr #itsBTCbutnot #community

How do you make fiat? #grownostr

Homeschooling Parents (or those with strong-willed children) - How do you maintain patience? This is the first year my eldest is in Grade 1 (we opted out of Kindergarten due to COVID BS), and I finally feel like I have a bit of breathing room. However, the plan is to resume homeschooling by Grade 3 when I'm better prepared to take on the responsibility. There is too much to juggle right now but I’m actively streamlining things. My 6-year-old tends to be quite challenging and we often engage in power struggles to accomplish daily tasks, even as simple as getting him to wear underwear or pick up after himself. I want to homeschool again, but I'm afraid I might become resentful if I don't change our approach. Managing my own motivation for house duties is already tough enough, so I'm in need of new strategies to prevent us from constantly butting heads in the day-to-day. Does anyone have any helpful tips or resources? #homeschool #grownostr #strongwilledkids