If you’re a homesteader, a natural disaster can rob you of not only your home, but also your livelihood if you live off the land. In the blink of an eye, everything you’ve worked for can wash away or go up in smoke. Preparing in advance can help you pick up the pieces should the unthinkable occur.

Unlike large companies that can afford to replace equipment at regular intervals, homesteaders rely on disciplined maintenance to get the most from their investment. To make a small operation profitable, you’ve got to know how to protect heavy equipment. That means you need to know how to avoid damage and perform upkeep. Even a minor […]

Franny wants you to be safe and insured! Frances Tacy of Franny’s Farm wants to make sure that you’re excited and empowered to get started in agritourism, but first she wants to make sure you’re safe! Being safe includes protecting yourself with insurance! For more Homestead videos and good advice visit The MOTHER EARTH NEWS and […]

Farm Insurance Now Available for Smaller and More Diverse Operations Shared From MOTHER EARTH NEWS  Written By: Jennifer Kongs Until last year, U.S. farmers could only readily and effectively insure commodity crops, such as corn and soy. This left many small-scale, diversified and generally more sustainable farmers in a risky lurch. Enter Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP), an […]