Homesteading, Preparedness, and Living the Simple Lifege Mountains
Dehydrating foods for storage is a basic skill every homesteader should learn for preserving and storing the harvest without electricity. Here’s everything you need to know to get started!
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From fly spray to bag balm, many livestock essentials are easy to make yourself. Here are my top six tried and true natural recipes for homestead livestock.
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Fermenting is an easy way to preserve vegetables and get some incredible health benefits, too. Our fermenting 101 guide will teach you everything you need to know to get started!
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There are tons of ways to make money from your homestead garden, and many of them don’t require a lot of extra effort. Here are several clever ideas to help you get started!
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Hiring seasonal help for your growing homestead or farm could be good for your bottom line. Here’s how to find and hire the right person for the job! Continue reading “Hiring Seasonal Help for Your Growing Homestead”
Cattle, pigs, goats, and other livestock can all thrive on wooded pasture. Here’s how to establish, graze, and manage silvopasture on your homestead.
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With proper pasture management, both plants and animals will thrive. Here’s how to provide the best pasture for homestead livestock.
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Filling the freezer is a top priority on the homestead. But, which animal is the most economical to raise? Here we compare pigs vs cows to help you decide!
Turkeys on the homestead are a great source of food for the family. They’re a joy to have around the farm, too. Here’s what you need to know to get started!
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Feeding pigs on the homestead doesn’t have to be expensive. Here’s how to raise pigs to fill your freezer without breaking the bank.
