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Four “Spring Hardy” Crops to Grow Before It Gets Hot

Four “Spring Hardy” Crops to Grow Before It Gets Hot

So you’ve picked out your favorite heirloom tomatoes and cucumber seeds for summer gardening and are just waiting for a little warm weather to plant your garden, right? Perhaps, but there are some tasty vegetables you can grow before the ...

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4 Military Skills Every Prepper Should Master

4 Military Skills Every Prepper Should Master

U.S. military personnel operate all over the world, often in extremely challenging conditions. In order to accomplish difficult missions, they have amassed a wealth of critical skills. Many of these skills are applicable to preppers, homesteaders and survivalists. If you ...

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5 Reasons Quail Might Be Better Than Chicken For The Homestead

5 Reasons Quail Might Be Better Than Chicken For The Homestead

For most homesteaders, poultry is the “gateway livestock,” the first animals purchased as you try to raise your own food. And chickens are easy to raise, and a wonderful source of eggs and meat. But when you are thinking about ...

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Money For Nothing: 3 Overlooked Ways Homesteaders Make Extra Cash

Money For Nothing: 3 Overlooked Ways Homesteaders Make Extra Cash

Whether you’re an experienced homesteader or just starting out, you quickly learn: Bills don’t pay themselves, nothing is ever a sure thing, and there is constantly something to fix. Don’t forget about your taxes — the government certainly won’t. If ...

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The 4 Cheapest Ways To Feed Your Chickens

The 4 Cheapest Ways To Feed Your Chickens

Chickens are arguably the most efficient livestock you can own. They take up little space, are easy to care for, and produce both meat and eggs. However, feeding them can still be expensive, especially if you rely on pricier organic ...

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4 Ways Geese Can Work For YOU On The Homestead

4 Ways Geese Can Work For YOU On The Homestead

If you haven’t added geese to your homestead or your small family farm, then you really are missing out. These big, hardy birds are more than just livestock to be raised and harvested for a meal (although geese are delicious); ...

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They’re The Hardiest, Most Self-Sufficient Poultry You Can Own …

They’re The Hardiest, Most Self-Sufficient Poultry You Can Own …

Whether you are a seasoned homesteader or are just starting out with a garden and some chickens, you should consider adding geese to the mix. Geese are the hardiest, most self-sufficient of all poultry, and are extremely useful to have ...

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