I’m very fortunate to live on a beautiful property that has been farmed continuously since just after the Revolutionary War. We tend 50 acres and have a barn that dates to 1894 as well as numerous outbuildings. For those trying to homestead on just a few acres (or less!), this may seem like plenty of […]

The weather here was unseasonably warm through much of February. We’re used to having a foot or more of snow on the ground this time of year but found ourselves wading through mud and teased by warm temperatures that felt like we should be doing productive things outside. While it’s too early to begin much […]

This is always a busy time on our farm. The garden is at peak production and I try to preserve any produce left over at the end of our market days. On days the stand isn’t open, I’m usually found in our processing kitchen making jams, salsas, pickles, and more. There are also plenty of […]

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 […]

If you find yourself immersed in sustainable living, and can’t seem to learn enough to satisfy your desires to live life more freely in a way that creates harmony for all living things, then it’s time that you holistically transform your life around this ethos that you so desire. Don’t just get by; it’s possible […]

Profit as a Homesteader Shared with permission from MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Download this episode (right click and save) From being open-minded but honest about what you can and can’t provide to consumers, to finding and keeping customers, to looking at your homestead as a place for new, potential resources, the urban homesteading business can […]