by Homesteader | Jan 25, 2014 | Livestock and Animals
Many homesteaders raise livestock on their farms. Having livestock around the homestead is a natural addition that really helps in various areas. Whether it’s composting, clearing weeds, meat production, or bartering, livestock provide a valuable service. If...
by Homesteader | Mar 24, 2012 | Home Life, Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Livestock and Animals, Stretching the Homestead Budget
With the economy in peril right now, making an income on the homestead is extremely important. To many homesteaders, the homestead farm is a primary source of their income. It is the work they have chosen to provide for their physical needs, and the means to...
by Homesteader | Mar 17, 2012 | Homestead Gardening, Homesteading Lifestyle, Livestock and Animals, Mini-Farms, Hobby Farms and Farmettes
I have written and shared several articles on the topic of homesteading today and especially on the ability to create a homesteading lifestyle within the existing trends. Almost every day someone asks me about the realities and potential of homesteading today. Is a...
by Homesteader | Jan 7, 2012 | Home Life, Homesteading Lifestyle, Livestock and Animals, Mini-Farms, Hobby Farms and Farmettes
Do you have livestock on your homestead? Do you plan on getting any livestock? The fact is, if уоu kеер animals оf аnу sort you are gоіng tо nееd adequate fencing. In mаnу states, іn fact, fencing іѕ legally required fоr аnуоnе wіth livestock оr horses – оr...
by Homesteader | Oct 3, 2011 | Growing Fruits, Growing Vegetables, Homestead Gardening, Livestock and Animals, Mini-Farms, Hobby Farms and Farmettes, Organic Gardening and Growing, Small Livestock
If you are homesteading, or looking to homestead, you are likely interested in living a more simple lifestyle. Getting back to the basics of simple living requires a commitment to going green. Homesteading offers you the ideal solution to your need for health and...
