Harness the Power of Self-Sufficiency One New Skill at A Time It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let ...

Overwhelmed by the thought of growing your food? Not sure where to begin? Tired of having to "wing it" every growing season? We're here to help you! In this workshop we'll discuss The varieties of ...

My introduction to building a stone wall, like beginnings in so many homesteading skills, came unexpectedly, urgently, and at the wrong time. It was a rare clear morning during a rainy spring in ...

Understanding the anatomy of an animal will help ensure the best shot placement for deer so that it does not experience unnecessary suffering from a misplaced shot. Taking a shot at a living ...

Sunchoke, also called Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is a perennial plant and a native North American root vegetable that is now cultivated on five continents. It is part of the ...

Medium to large, 16-25 inches tall, 35-95 pounds. They have a muscular build with short coats in yellow, fawn, brindle, or black, often with a black muzzle. I’ve always wanted a livestock ...

Enter to win Ambrosia Produce Bags and keep your fruits and veggies fresher for longer! Handcrafted from unbleached raw flax linen, these eco-friendly bags create the perfect microclimate to ...

John Metzer: [00:00:00] Stephen and I are, we’re both incubating birds that take almost four weeks. So, what works well with the guinea would work well with the ducks. The vast majority of our ...

Some third-graders from a local elementary school came to my farm for a tour, and I saw it as an opportunity to test their knowledge. So, before they arrived, I tied some carrots to a small maple ...

What is a microgrid and how does it work? New portable units allow you to “island” home energy for off-the-grid security. No, we’re not talking about miniature cooking pans for making tiny ...

The simple acts of growing food, making medicines, and foraging in the woods are deeply satisfying. They’re good for us, and they keep our hands busy while giving our minds a break from our phones and ...

Choosing your dream land isn’t just selecting the most eye-appealing location. From legal issues to noise pollution, learn what to look for when buying land to build on, including the safety of ...