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 […]

A social media marketing strategy is essential for any entrepreneur and is especially important for those of us who are hustling from the homestead. Properly harnessing the power of social media can boost business and mean big returns. Failing to take advantage of social media can cost you traffic and help drive customers to your […]

Have you ever considered selling your goods at a local Farmer’s Market? If so, there are many things to think about before you plant a garden with every vegetable known to man. THE FIRST STEPS You need to become acquainted with all the laws, rules and regulations surrounding Farmer’s Markets in your state. They can […]

Having a tree farm can be a profitable business. Owning a farm or homestead means having the land and the freedom to grow what you want, when you want. Whether you grow your products for your own table or to sell at farmers’ markets, there’s something amazing in knowing your hard work and dedication created […]

When I moved to our farm, I longed to put in more flowers. There were a few things that bloomed- irises, lily of the valley, daffodils- but not a lot. A farm is a busy place, so planting pretty things often falls way down the to-do list. But here are five great reasons why I’ve […]

Parade planning is an adventure in itself! We had a wonderful adventure for St. Patrick’s Day. This is the third year we have been a part of the St. Joseph St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Our first adventure was making a float to hold our critters. REBUILDING We realized last year that with the sides 5 […]

How to Use a Product Pricing Worksheet for Handmade & Value-Added Products   For many of us homestead entrepreneurs, creating handmade or value-added products is the easy part. The hard part comes after creation, when we have to price and market our goods for sale. Creating the product often comes as second nature (something we’ve […]

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 […]

Our farm is horse powered. We don’t own or desire a tractor. We plow the fields, cultivate crops, make hay and more with the help of a mother-daughter team of Belgian draft mares, Dixie and Dolly, who were both born right here on the farm and trained by my husband. While an unusual choice for […]