“Our forbears worked hard this difficult land, and their reward was the freedom and independence of self-sufficiency. ” James H. Douglas
Food Preparation and Preservation – Articles and tips about preparing and preserving your harvest and deals. Plus there are ideas for food storage and tasty recipes to share amongst friends.
Growing Your Own Food – News, information and thoughts about gardening, fruit and nut trees, berries and growing grains.
Raising Livestock – The myriad of animals and breeds available to today’s homesteaders can be dizzying. Look here for information about selecting and caring for your livestock.
Homestead Maintenance – Ways to keep your home, barn, fences and outbuildings in tip top shape. We can learn from each others successes and failures.
Homeschooling – News and information about homeschooling and whether it fits your family’s needs.
Recent Articles
Federal Food Oppression? FDA Raids Amish Farm Selling Unpasteurized Milk
It Pays to Realize When You Are Over Your Head
The Death of a Pair of Work Boots – 10 Years of Service From a Pair of Vasque Sundowners
Your Compost Pile Shouldn’t Stink – Tips to Avoid a Smelly Compost Pile
Varying Degrees of Self Sufficiency – Finding What’s Right For You
The New Hampshire Supreme Court Supports a Bad Lower Court Decision Against Homeschooling
Home Canning – Water Bath Canning or Pressure Canning, Which is Right for You?
For the Homesteader, Is it Better to Grow Your Own Hay or Purchase Hay?
An Easier Way to Clean Up Old Cast Iron Cookware
3 Steps to Reduce Wastage of Feed Hay
Hogs Don’t Have to “Stink Like a Pig” – How to Reduce the Odors Associated with Raising Hogs
Extra Parts – How Purchasing Extra Maintenance Parts Can Save You Time and Money
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