Laying out your homestead is simultaneously one of the most exciting and overwhelming tasks to take on. In this post we’ll explore some basic homestead layout principles and share our 5 acre homestead layout as an example. Starting Your Homestead Layout You won’t find a plug-n-play template for laying out your homestead. No two homestead…
So you’ve got the farmland itch! Maybe you have a farm business idea. Maybe you’re dreaming of some acreage in the country from your urban or suburban setting. Or maybe you just like farmland as an investment. These 10 resources and tips for finding farmland will increase your odds of finding what you are seeking!…
We hear from so many that they dream of owning some land to grow and raise food. But, do you want to be a farm, a homestead, or a farmstead? It’s an important question! We’ll discuss the difference between the three along with some practical considerations when choosing. The question of farm vs. homestead vs….
Everyone starting out in homesteading asks how much land they need. There’s something sexy about dreaming of larger acreage – believe us, we know! So, we’ll break down why a 5 acre homestead is the PERFECT size for a beginner. Bigger isn’t always better More and more people are waking up to the need for…
As an aspiring homesteader do these words resonate with you: frugal, resourceful, unconventional? If so, we get you! Those things defined our homestead search and we ended up with not only the perfect homestead, but our dream lifestyle! Here’s our story and tips for buying a homestead on a budget. A values-based approach to searching…