Tag: homesteading

The Homesteaders Complete Guide to Freeze Drying

Written on September 16, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on The Homesteaders Complete Guide to Freeze Drying

Freeze drying is a handy skill to have if you plan to grow your own crops and raise your own livestock. After all, you can only eat so many fresh fruits, meats, and vegetables before they go bad. You’ll need a reliable way to preserve what you harvest. Living...

Equipment You Need for Your Homestead Farm

Written on August 24, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on Equipment You Need for Your Homestead Farm

Living off the land on a homestead farm isn’t for the faint of heart. It requires a lot of hard work and ingenuity, plus all the right tools to make your job easier. Some homesteaders go all-out and invest in state-of-the-art tools for running their...

How to Choose a Homestead Vet

Written on August 10, 2022. Posted in Homesteading, Jersey Cow. No Comments on How to Choose a Homestead Vet

Figuring out how to choose a homestead vet is important if you have livestock. Just like people, animals need the occasional visit from a healthcare professional to stay in optimal condition. Jersey cattle are among the animals that benefit from the...

How to Treat Jersey Cattle for Pneumonia

Written on July 22, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on How to Treat Jersey Cattle for Pneumonia

Jersey cattle can develop life-threatening pneumonia at any time of the year. It can be more common during periods of chilly, damp weather, but is not restricted to only those times. Jersey cattle can get a case of pneumonia during the heat of the...

What is a Small Homesteader?

Written on June 27, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on What is a Small Homesteader?

Ready to become a self-sufficient homesteader? We've got everything you need to start the journey.

The Complete Guide to Homestead Land Laws

Written on January 18, 2022. Posted in Homesteading, Jersey Cow. No Comments on The Complete Guide to Homestead Land Laws

Homestead land laws don’t exist under common law. States, however, have the right to enact their own laws about homestead living. Going off the grid can be difficult if you choose to do it in a state that is not as welcoming to homesteaders as others....