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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cold weather is a minor inconvenience to most people. They’ll scrape the ice from their windshields and shovel their driveways, turn up the thermostat and hide beneath a mountain of blankets, warm and cozy. But handling snow can be a little more of a headache when you’re working on your homestead. Heavy snowfall can compromise […]

When we decided to start a business the biggest obstacle was coming up with the startup money. We found a few easy ways to save the needed money without digging into our household budget. These small changes made a big financial opportunity for us and may help you with saving too.   Cellular Service This […]

The key to any business is having a quality product that not only you believe in but your customers do as well. When you have a great product it truly begins to sell itself with enough time and happy clients. Customers love to rave about a new, amazing product that they found. This does not […]

We all work hard  We all work hard trying to keep up the homesteads and producing products, but do we remember to slow down and appreciate life? While it may seem insignificant, a Sunday dinner or an evening movie on tv is an accomplishment for many of us. No matter how you make money on […]

Agriculture depends on a healthy insect population. Pollination affects the productivity of crops, and helpful species like the honeybee are an essential part of the process. In your field of work, you certainly don’t underestimate the work these little guys do for the ecosystem. That said, you’re almost certainly aware of the tiny creatures that do pose […]

For many of us, we are perfectly content to just be on our farm and that is the best life for us.   I’ve heard that George Washington said: “I had rather be on my farm than emperor of the world.”   There is also the saying that it is wise to create a life […]

For many of us, the dream of owning a farm takes a while. There’s property to purchase, things to save for, job positions to consider, current living conditions to sell, contracts to fulfill…it can seem like it’s taking forever to get to finally get to your homestead.   This “waiting for your life to begin” […]