There are manyonline coursesand workshops designed to give aspiring homesteaders an insight into the relevant techniques needed in addition to advice on making a profitable homestead. If you’re looking for a more immersive, less technical experience,Wild Abundancebased in Asheville, North Carolina run...
How many acres do you need to be self sufficient? The General Consensus is5-10 acresto be self-sufficient Even though a lot of those sources put the number at a lot less, the general consensus is that you really need at least 5 acres of land per person to be self-sufficient. And tha...
With more acres available to you, you have more options for building your dream semi-rural homestead (Of course, be sure to check your HOA regulations and zoning laws before you go and do anything). But before you start you may want to consider what all of these possibilities will look ...
this dream came true on a different continent. I moved to America when I was 19 years old. Now, in a region of Washington state dubbed as the “Entrance to the American Alps,” my husband and I homestead on five acres. We grow a huge organic vegetable...
History of Oregon's Homestead Exemption This exemption was initially a creature of federal law, but many states enacted their own homeowner protection statutes. In Oregon, those filing for bankruptcy can compare their benefits under the federal exemption system and Oregon's state exemption system. Ob...
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I really think pigs are one of the easiest animals to raise on a homestead. They mature quite a bit faster than a beef cow and render way more meat (and lard) than a chicken or rabbit (and frankly pulled pork, fresh bacon,lard rendered at home, andsalt-cured hamsare just amazing!!
So, you have decided to question society, become more independent and call yourself a homesteader, but what does homesteading in an apartment, a tiny backyard, or on one or two rural acres actually look like? To help answer this and truly bring your unique homestead to life, I have created...
there’s always Leonard Slabaugh. After 35 years of trial and error and profitable operations, he stands as about as good an authority on the subject as anyone . . . and, as this article has already demonstrated, of Leonard truly enjoys introducing others to the many mysteries of his profes...
These social animals can be great to raise around children. However, if you are choosing them for meat, it may be difficult. It’s important to set clear goals before bringing rabbits to your homestead. Rabbits are suitable for family farms and provide a sustainable source of meat. However,...