I went to Goodwill yesterday to drop off a trunk full of items to donate. The line was so long that I decided to go to lunch first and try again later. Evidently, everyone is thinking the same thing. It’s a new year and time to start fresh. I’ve seen more organizational ads and commercials […]

The seed catalogs are coming in. Last night I enjoyed a cup of tea and a good look through the Seed Savers catalog, one of my favorite seed companies. Seed Savers isn’t just my favorite because of all of the amazing seeds that they offer, but also because their non-profit business plan is amazing! To […]

All chicken owners and breeders should be aware of the recent breakouts of Newcastle disease in California and Utah.  Two hundred ninety-nine cases of Virulent Newcastle disease have been reported since May 18th in California, and there was one case confirmed last week in Utah which is believed to be linked to three chickens that […]

Best Practices to Keep Your Chickens Healthy Owning chickens is becoming more and more widespread; people everywhere are keeping chickens from a small scale back yard to a full-scale business.  Raising chickens is a gratifying experience that brings enrichment, food, and for some a steady stream of income.  They are economical to own, easy to […]

If you’re like most people, you’re probably dreaming of the sunnier days and milder temperatures that spring has to offer. From returning birds to Easter egg hunts, spring represents a period of rebirth and growth after the harsh little death of winter. But warming temperatures also mean the return of pests. If your homestead is […]

Finding a genuine work-at-home job is a challenging task for many parents especially when most of the job listings are associated with online scams. However, with increased technology and the need to reduce the hustle and bustle associated with office jobs, today we have millions of genuine jobs that parents can work remotely. For instance, […]

When temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, you take great care to protect your crops and livestock from the cold. You might use row covers, wrappings, and shelters, and these solutions are relatively simple. You don’t have to give them much thought when the weather begins to turn. Your own comfort is a more complicated […]

One of the best ways to save money on a farm is to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Facebook has given us all an outlet to teach others how they can help their local farmers. People are amazing and when you inform them that there is a way for them to help, they often step up […]

Creating homestead goals can quickly turn into an overwhelming list of projects! But there’s a better way to set goals that will be realistic and achievable! Use this three-step process and free planning worksheet to plan your homestead goals for the new year!   Raise your hand if you set yearly goals for your homestead. […]