When temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, you take great care to protect your crops and livestock from the cold. You might use row covers, wrappings, and shelters, and these solutions are relatively simple. You don’t have to give them much thought when the weather begins to turn. Your own comfort is a more complicated […]

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 […]

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 […]

You may depend on your farm to earn a living. Even more than that, those in your community and elsewhere can benefit from the harvest your farm yields or the carefully crafted goods you sell. However, beyond simple goods like wheat and corn, meat and milk, a homestead holds additional appeal to people interested in […]