Category: Homesteading / Gardening

As someone who is self-sufficient and off-the-grid, you want to be able to provide everything for you and your family. Homesteaders aim to source their food, water and other needs for themselves rather than rely on grocery stores and other mainstream resources. Although many homesteaders resort to growing their own produce and raising cattle, chickens,…

Horses are powerful animals. There’s a reason why vehicles have “horsepower” and not “cow power” or “dog power.” The strength of a horse far exceeds that of most other animals, which is why they’ve been used for years to help with the most demanding tasks. Trading in your tractors and other machines for a team…

Whether you’re raising livestock to sell, eat or produce milk, eggs and cheese, feeding your animals high-quality food is a must. Of course, doing so can become quite expensive, especially when supply and demand fluctuate so quickly. By now, you might even wonder whether growing your own feed is a better alternative. After all, if…

Homesteaders everywhere choose to add animals to their property. Animals make excellent pets, companions, workers and even food sources. Sometime along your own homesteading journey, you may think about adding your own animals to your homestead. There’s a lot to know before adding animals to your homestead, though. Multiple animals mean that you have numerous…

Roads and trails get you where you need to go every day. Millions of people drive for miles on the streets that shape their region to get to work, school or the store. Throughout national and local parks, marked trails tell hikers where they’re going so they can see main attractions and enjoy nature without…

People purchase livestock for many reasons. Some might want them as a pet. Others see them and buy them because they’re cute. However, when you’re living on a homestead, livestock is necessary. As a homesteader, it’s your goal to live a sustainable life while providing for yourself and your family in the best ways possible.…