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?
Read MoreCheck out these 10 alternative agritourism examples and see the possibilities of your farm!
Read MoreFarming is tough. But agritourism ideas help people pay bills and create the lives they want for their families.
Read MoreWhile wanting clean, healthy food for my family was my motivation for homesteading, the richness of life it has provided is immeasurable.
Read MoreOur farm property is heavily wooded, so foraging for natural dyes was an easy transition for me once I learned the basics of natural dyeing.
Read MoreAlso 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWe decided to focus on growing vegetables and fruits and procurement of wild game. This is our year-long self-sufficient story.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThrush 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.
Read MoreThe current owners of Sugar Water Manor have refurbished, renovated, and restored the entire property and run a farm bed and breakfast here.
Read MoreSolar 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.
Read MoreBy training your body correctly in your daily life, not just when you are lifting heavy objects, you can prevent injury on the homestead.
Read MoreAdd 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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