In the last two blog posts, you hopefully had fun brainstorming product ideas and clarifying your dream direction. Now it’s time to roll up our sleeves and bring your business idea to life. First it’s important to answer these two questions: What types of eco-friendly product(s) do you want to offer? [Example: organic chocolates, natural […]

Proper Storage of Hay and Pricing   Once you’ve collected a quality hay crop the hay must be stored properly. This is the final step in ensuring a good return at auction. Even the best hay, if improperly stored can ruin your efforts.   Storage     Proper storage of hay is extremely important. Wet, […]

In my last post we discussed how-to launch a social enterprise. Now that you have a clear idea of the eco-friendly product(s) you want to sell, it’s important to lead off your social enterprise by clarifying your vision and mission statement. First, please note: Vision Statements and Mission Statements are not the same thing. Vision […]

Are you part of the Next Generation who want to launch a social enterprise that creates a better life for yourself and has a positive impact in your world? If so, you’re reading the right blog post. In this series of blog posts you’ll get to join other folks from around the globe who are […]

Have you heard of livestock being called a heritage breed? Have you ever wondered what exactly that meant? Is it a buzzword, or something that matters? Most importantly, could they be a good fit for your homestead? Simply put, a heritage breed has been around for a long time and was generally developed in a […]

Most hustlers understand that it’s important to have a Facebook page for their business, but it can be a challenge to figure out exactly what to post! A Facebook page that’s friendly to your target audience can be a great way to build excitement and loyalty toward your brand. We talked about why a social […]

Types of Hay and Determining Quality   I wish there was better language to describe the type of hay that can be sold. “Hay” is often  a very loose term for any vegetation that can be put through a baler. As anyone who’s ever been to a hay auction can attest, hay comes in many […]

Making Hay and Buying Equipment   The first post in this 3 – Part Haying Series I will cover the basics of making hay as a product to buy or sell and our equipment (as an example of one method). If you can collect the equipment, have an open field, and can master some fundamental […]

Any farm or property hosting herds of livestock requires proper hay production and management. Hay provender plays a vital role for all environmentalists and homesteaders interested in self-sustainability and a healthier lifestyle. Despite its importance to livestock, hay remains a simple crop to grow and store as long as you know what you need to […]

Although our hatching season has ended, this is the time of year we have money to invest in equipment and livestock for our farm’s future. With that in mind, I thought it would be a great time to follow up on our first post about hatching poultry and take an in-depth look at the kind […]