Homesteading
Starting a Petting Zoo Business
Why not make use of the resources you already have on hand — farm animals, land, and a love of sharing them with others — and try starting a petting zoo business?
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10 Alternative Agritourism Examples for Your Small Farm
Check out these 10 alternative agritourism examples and see the possibilities of your farm!
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Putting Agritourism Ideas to Work on Family Farms
Farming is tough. But agritourism ideas help people pay bills and create the lives they want for their families.
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Homesteading as a Family
While wanting clean, healthy food for my family was my motivation for homesteading, the richness of life it has provided is immeasurable.
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Foraging for Natural Dyes
Our farm property is heavily wooded, so foraging for natural dyes was an easy transition for me once I learned the basics of natural dyeing.
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The American Persimmon
Also known as the common persimmon, American persimmon is not to be confused with the smaller Asian variety. In fact, at a height of 30 to 80 feet, the American stands several times taller than its counterpart.
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Our Side Hustle with the Harvest Host RV Camping Network
The Harvest Host program is a membership network for self-contained RVers. Because campers are not charged nightly fees to stay at member sites, Harvest Host campers are strongly encouraged to support their hosts by purchasing products or making a monetary donation in exchange for unique, off-the-beaten path places to stay.
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A Year of Self-Sufficient Living
We decided to focus on growing vegetables and fruits and procurement of wild game. This is our year-long self-sufficient story.
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Keeping it Cool With a DIY Walk-in Cooler
The time was drawing near to process lambs. My husband and I had processed our own venison for years. We were ready to venture out and try something new.
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Different Types of Fire Extinguishers and Their Uses
Not only is it smart to keep fire extinguishers in your home, but it’s also the law in many states. Many of us do not realize that a single fire extinguisher does not work on every type of fire.
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How to Treat Foot Rot in Cattle, Goats, and Sheep
Thrush and an overgrowth of yeast are often behind a case of foot rot in cattle and other livestock. Foot rot in cattle and all livestock needs to be taken care of as soon as possible.
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Sugar Water Manor: Owning and Operating a B and B Homestead
The current owners of Sugar Water Manor have refurbished, renovated, and restored the entire property and run a farm bed and breakfast here.
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Solar Dyeing Wool Using Natural Plants
Solar dyeing wool with natural dyes is a simple procedure that yields beautiful results. The process is fairly safe, so the whole family can enjoy the experiment.
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How to Prevent Injuries on the Homestead
By training your body correctly in your daily life, not just when you are lifting heavy objects, you can prevent injury on the homestead.
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Backyard Bugs: Identifying Insects for Good
Add to Favorites Creep, nuisance, vermin, trouble, and costly are synonymous when identifying insects. It’s a shame, too, because without insects, our world would be very different. Yes, we may …
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