Homestead Living: October 2025

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From Anna Sakawsky, Editor-in-Chief:

“Returning to the foundations of who we are—who we were meant to be, and how we were meant to live—is at the heart of homesteading. That’s what this issue is all about: restoring those foundations so we can not only endure the modern world, but truly flourish in it.”

From XXXX and XXXX to XXXX, the October 2025 issue will inspire you to make a real life in the modern world.

Here are the articles waiting for you inside this issue:

The Family Economy by Rory Groves

Rory Groves makes the case that a thriving homestead isn’t about land or buildings … it’s about restoring the family as a working, interdependent unit. Drawing on history, faith, and his own experience, he shows how shared vision and hands-on work can rebuild relationships, purpose, and resilience across generations.

The Case for Red Meat by Joel Salatin

Joel Salatin dismantles the myths around beef and climate by showing how properly managed cattle nourish people and heal the land instead of harming it. With wit and science, he makes a compelling case for grass-finished, polyculture-fed red meat as both a nutritional powerhouse and a key ally in regenerating soils worldwide.

A Guide to Urban Homesteading by Larry Littrell

Larry Littrell shows that homesteading isn’t about acreage but attitude … sharing how he and his wife grow most of their own food, preserve harvests, and even build a small food forest on a quarter-acre lot. With tips on raised beds, vertical gardening, chickens, and community-building, he helps readers bloom where they’re planted and turn any space into a productive, intentional homestead.

Building Smart by Jacob R. Lauser

Lawyer-turned-homesteader Jacob Lauser unpacks the maze of building codes, zoning rules, and property restrictions every homesteader should understand before breaking ground. With real-world stories and practical legal insight, he shows how to avoid costly mistakes, navigate gray areas, and build a homestead that’s both safe and sustainable for the long haul.

Fall Fruit Tree Care by Susan Poizner

Orchardist Susan Poizner shares her essential autumn checklist to protect fruit trees from pests, disease, and winter damage … ensuring stronger blooms and bigger harvests next season. With practical tips on cleanup, mulching, watering, and planning ahead, she shows how a little fall care leads to healthier, more productive orchards year after year.

Harvest to Table by Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris shares simple, seasonal recipes … like rutabaga fries, creamy broccoli soup, pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, and Dutch oven cabbage and noodles … that showcase fresh fall produce at its peak. With her warm, practical approach, she invites readers to slow down, cook from scratch, and savor the comfort of homemade meals that connect us to the harvest and to each other.

Fall Baking with Freshly Milled Flour by Laine Rhodes

Laine Rhodes explains why freshly milled grains retain the flavor and nutrition lost in commercial flours, and how to choose and substitute the right wheat or ancient grains for your favorite recipes. With her cozy fall bakes … like pecan pie and apple cobbler … she makes it easy to bring wholesome, from-scratch baking back to your kitchen.

Gut Check by Dr. Patrick Jones

Veterinarian and herbalist Dr. Patrick Jones explains how leaky gut can trigger or worsen autoimmune conditions by letting toxins and undigested food slip past the gut lining and into the bloodstream. With practical, natural steps … from elimination diets and bone broth fasts to probiotics, prebiotics, and soothing herbs—he shows readers how to calm inflammation, support healing, and help their immune system stand down from constant high alert.

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