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Many Americans dream of a simpler life off the grid, but due to work, family commitments or other reasons, not every person can make it happen. However, for those who do make the move, they often find themselves wishing they’d ...

Many of us living off-the-grid have a robust garden to supplement the homestead’s food supply. Usually, the garden relies on annual plants like tomatoes, corn and squash. However, a great way to supplement the food supply longer term is with ...

Even small expenses can soon add up on a monthly or annual basis on the homestead. Here are five ways that homesteaders waste money that could be put to better use elsewhere. 1. Not repairing clothing Working on the homestead ...

  Homesteading is hard work. Period. However, even the most hardworking and seasoned homesteaders may overlook skills that can make life easier. Here are seven skills to master that can ease the burden many homesteaders face. 1. Neighbors Most homesteaders ...

Rabbit breeders around the country raise more than 30 million rabbits a year, and most of them feed rabbits little other than commercial pellets. This food has the perfect protein and nutrients and is reasonably priced at $14 to $20 ...

Like many adages, “breeding like rabbits” is founded on some truth. That’s because unlike other animals – like chickens — the drive to reproduce remains strong in rabbits. To breed, put the doe into the buck’s living area. Within seconds, ...

Many off-gridders and preppers debate whether rabbits or chickens should be the primary protein source. It’s a silly debate, though, because both are great options. While this article focuses on the benefits of raising rabbits, we’ll make comparisons with chickens ...

Americans raise millions of rabbits each year for many reasons – including for show and for pets — but homesteaders, off-gridders and preppers raise them for meat. Selecting the right breed for your homestead requires consideration of several factors. First, ...

  The cultivation of potatoes originated in South America, where the Incas of Peru grew them for food some 10,000 years ago. The original potato, though, bore little resemblance to today’s enormous, oblong, white-fleshed tuber. Instead, they were round, smaller ...

We live in troubled economic times. A raging debt, stagnant wages, severe unemployment and underemployment, and an unsteady housing market are all signs that the economy could collapse. Many off-gridders and homesteaders are preparing and stockpiling for an unknown future, ...