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 […]

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. […]

You’d like to finance your new lot of land, but as you’re well aware, you can’t grow money. There aren’t seeds for that kind of crop. You need a practical way to secure funding, and it isn’t always straightforward if you’re unfamiliar with the process. In this article, we’ll detail everything you need to know, […]

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 phrase “going green” has more than one connotation. You’re helping the environment, of course, but you’re also helping your bank account. The money you’ll save from tax credits for sustainability can be well worth the effort of making green repairs. For many homesteaders, this effort might not even be too crazy. Even a small […]

Selling a property doesn’t have to be difficult, as long as you know what you are doing. When you’re selling an agricultural or rural property, it’s important that you use a narrative writing style and include plenty of good images. Keep reading to learn how to write an effective property listing. Bring People in with […]

Not so long ago, I was scouring the internet for information on product and general liability insurance for our goat milk skin care line. Most of the general liability insurances offered did not exactly match what I was looking for. Every business needs to have business general liability insurance. General liability insurance provides coverage for […]

The fact of the matter is, farm equipment is a basic necessity. It’s not something that many farmers can ever go without. You can, however, adjust your current practices to make the best use of the tools at your disposal and cut back the costs of farm equipment. If you find that your farm equipment […]

“Get goats” they said “It will be fun” they said. Want to make great goat milk products? Soap, lotion, candles, fudge, cheese, or just want the milk? While they are a lot of fun they are also a ton of work and money. When it comes to raising dairy goats there are a lot of […]

Cottage Food Laws Cottage food laws allow small-scale individuals to produce particular food items using their home kitchens without governmental oversight. Baking, cooking, canning, pickling, and producing other low-risk food items are a few options. Cottage food laws by design help give the small people a break. Affording small-time producers, the opportunity to try out […]