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Feathered Friends: The Joyful Journey of Raising Chickens

Keeping chickens on your homestead is a delightful and rewarding experience. Whether you’re a seasoned homesteader or just starting out, these feathered friends offer numerous benefits that enhance your self-sufficiency and overall well-being. Stick around as I discuss some of the benefits of keeping chickens, what not to feed them, diseases to watch for, preditors…

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10 Creative Ways to Make Money From Your Homestead

In the pursuit of financial security, many individuals are drawn to the idea of a side hustle, including modern homesteaders. While the essence of homesteading revolves around self-sufficiency and independence from materialism, the practicality of having supplemental income cannot be overlooked. Whether it’s to cushion against unforeseen circumstances or simply to enhance financial stability, the…

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Empowering Individuals with Disabilities in Farming: A Comprehensive Resource Guide

Farming has always been a challenging yet rewarding profession, requiring dedication, hard work, and resilience. For individuals with disabilities who aspire to farm, additional hurdles may seem daunting, but with the right resources and support, this dream can become a reality. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore various resources available to empower handicapped individuals in…

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Cultivating Abundance: A Homesteader’s Guide to Creating a Thriving Garden

Disclaimer: The following blog post contains general advice for creating and maintaining a thriving garden for homesteaders. While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information, gardening practices may vary based on location, climate, soil conditions, and individual preferences. Always conduct thorough research and consult with local gardening experts for personalized guidance. Homesteading is more…

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Homesteading with Disabilities: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities

Homesteading is often romanticized as a lifestyle of rugged independence and physical labor — a vision that doesn’t always include disabled individuals. But that narrative needs rewriting. People with disabilities can and do thrive in homesteading, especially with creativity, adaptive tools, and strong community support. This blog dives into that perspective. Each week, I’ll explore…

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Happy Anniversary To Me!

Today happens to be the day that a total solar eclipse will be visible to millions. The next time Americans will see a total solar eclipse anywhere in the contiguous U.S. will be August 22, 2044. God willing, I’ll be around to see it. Also this week, a horrific bridge collapse occurred in Baltimore. In…

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Go Cougars!

I just was made aware of my upcoming 45th class reunion. Just thinking about it makes me feel old, though in my head and heart I’m still 18. As some of you know, my current health condition will keep me from attending the reunion. This post is dedicated to my fellow classmates from Bloomington High…

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