About this episode
Food systems are shifting. Education is shifting. And in 2026, the question isn’t if things need to change — it’s how we do better moving forward.
In this Season 7 kickoff episode of The Homestead Education Podcast, Kody Hanner takes a hard look at the current state of agriculture, the rise of AI and digital influence, and the growing disconnect between people and their food.
From the dilution of farming practices under trending labels to the increasing reliance on broken education systems, this episode breaks down what’s actually happening — and what families, educators, and communities can do about it.
This isn’t about turning everyone into a farmer.
It’s about raising a generation that understands food, land, and responsibility.
If you care about:
Food security and self-sufficiency
Agriculture education for kids and families
Homesteading, small-scale farming, and real-life skills
The impact of AI and media on learning and culture
This episode will challenge the way you think — and give you a path forward.
In This Episode, We Cover:
What’s really happening in agriculture in 2026
How AI and online content are shaping (and distorting) education
The problem with “trendy” farming movements losing their roots
Why traditional systems are failing to prepare capable adults
How small-scale agriculture education can rebuild stronger communities
Practical ways families can start taking back control of their food and learning
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