While homesteaders enjoy farming and may make a living off of it, there are ways you can rent out your property to earn extra cash. Homesteaders are starting to make their way into the world of weddings for this very reason. There will always be a demand for wedding locations, so if you feel like […]

In recent years, homesteading has become an extremely popular topic in the news and on social media. Of course, there are many benefits to running a homestead. However, the practice also comes with its fair share of work as well. In fact, most homesteaders work hard doing several different tasks or jobs in order to […]

“Is anyone going to show up?” “Do we have enough insurance?” “Will we lose the farm?” At 9:01 p.m., the night before an opening, these and similar questions creep into my mind. These are the “What if’s” that can kill a beautiful dream. Of course at 9:01 a.m. the process repeats. –BUILD IT RIGHT, THEY […]

Dairy goats make a great addition to any homestead. They are a small, easy to manage dairy animal that most moderately-sized homesteads can support. There is a wide margin for profit with dairy goats. Below are some ideas to get you started.   The Obvious…Dairy Right?   It might seem obvious that the way to […]

We are coming into our third harvest season in a couple of months. Hard to believe. I am sitting outside in one of my spots, watching the leaves fall around me. It’s one of those days where I can close my eyes and hear them falling onto the forest floor. It is unseasonably warm today. As […]

The Importance of Signage   We just closed down our U-Pick sunflower field for the year. The petals have fallen and the beautiful flowers have gone to seed. I was blown away by the turn out and interest we experienced this first year. With little advertising investment and a low traffic location I expected maybe […]

Create a Beautiful Homestead by Using the 3 R’s Franny has created a beautifully decorated space to operate her business from, and she did it with very low costs by reusing, recycling, and reclaiming! Find Homestead Hustle on Facebook – Network with us on LinkedIn! For more Homestead videos and good advice visit The MOTHER EARTH NEWS and […]

Franny wants you to be safe and insured! Frances Tacy of Franny’s Farm wants to make sure that you’re excited and empowered to get started in agritourism, but first she wants to make sure you’re safe! Being safe includes protecting yourself with insurance! For more Homestead videos and good advice visit The MOTHER EARTH NEWS and […]

Agritoursim is a big word that sounds intimidating. It’s simply the idea of making your farm a destination, somewhere with something interesting to do or see beyond buying your products. Still, farm open houses, hayrides and the like can be overwhelming. Customers have suggested opening up a spare bedroom in our farmhouse as a bed […]

Welcome to the Homestead Hustle 101 Page! This page is designed to help you find exactly what you’re looking for to further your homesteading efforts. It’s organized by category so you can easily find articles, hints and tips that pertain to your specific endeavor. New posts are being added everyday so be sure to check […]