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 ...

2. DIY Farm Tools and Equipment Learn how to make your own DIY farm tools and equipment with Keith Arkenberg. The cost of tools and infrastructure to start a market garden… It’s never been ...

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 ...

Grow lights are worth it. Relying on sunlight can result in weak, leggy plants. Starting plants indoors can give you access to more interesting cultivars while saving you money. Here are seed ...

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 ...