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The Humane Art of Culling: Lessons in Respectful Livestock Harvesting
So, the first rule in slaughtering animals nicely is to slaughter animals nicely on a…
The Homesteader’s Guide to Reducing Hay Costs With Stockpiled Forage
Many homesteads rock along well until the logistics of acquiring, storing, and then paying for…
The Coop Ep. #09: Freeze-Drying: The “Easy Button” for Home Food Preservation w/ Carolyn Thomas
Ready to learn how to preserve your harvest with a modern twist, that keeps flavor…
First Aid Foraging
Being in nature is a great experience. Hunting, hiking, camping, and fishing trips can make…
The Northern Gardener’s Guide to Abundant Growing in Cold Climate Conditions
It’s the temperature fluctuations that really get you. Some years it may be cold and…
Joel Salatin on Food Security, Prepping, and Why Homesteading Matters Right Now
I’ve always believed that every homesteader is a prepper, but not every prepper is a…
One Beekeeper’s Waste is Another Beekeeper’s Treasure
Propolis — the Honey bee’s sticky glue… And so much more There is a sweet…
The Coop Ep. #08: The Most Important Traditional Skill for Families Today with Melissa K. Norris
Ready to preserve your harvest (either from the garden OR the farmer’s market) with confidence…
Easy Homemade Pear Crisp: Amazing Fall Flavors in Under an Hour
There’s something magical about a fruit crisp that feels like summer in a spoonful; simple,…
How To Decide Which Animals Are Best On Your Homestead
Your First Animal: Dual-purpose Chickens I can’t imagine a homestead without a chicken. Like cattle…
The Coop Ep. #07: Raising Children with Love, Grit, and Purpose with RuthAnn Zimmerman
Ready to raise your kids with grit, purpose, and real-life skills through homesteading? You CAN…
The Coop Ep. #06: The Truth About Buying Your Homestead Property, with Tim and Sophia Eng
Ready to find and secure the perfect homestead property for a sustainable, self-reliant life? You…