Melissa K. Norris is a fifth-generation homesteader and the voice behind the "Pioneering Today" podcast and blog. She empowers modern homesteaders to embrace traditional food preservation methods, such as canning, dehydrating, and freeze-drying. Melissa offers practical advice on topics like freeze-drying herbs, vegetables, and eggs, as well as rehydrating freeze-dried foods. Her content is rooted in a deep connection to the land, aiming to help others live more self-sufficiently and sustainably.