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Freedom Ranger. Image source: mailorderpoultry.com Chicken genetics have come a long way. In fact, modern-day broiler chickens reach market weight in half the time of a...

Image source: fivegallonideas.com Stockpiling food isn't as simple as it may seem. Oh, you can go buy a couple of 50-pound bags of rice and beans...

Image source: interesticle.com Coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils around and has hundreds of uses for our daily lives. It has multiple health benefits,...

Image source: Pixabay.com Now that we are heading into fall, it is time to begin thinking about butchering those animals set aside for providing meat. Not...

Image source: Ancestry.com There is a lot of be thankful for in today’s society. We can run to the store for effective cold medicine. Television allows...

Staghorn sumac. Image source: tcpermaculture.blogspot.com Sumac is a fairly common plant, and you were probably taught for years that it is poisonous and should be avoided....

Jersey. Image source: prepare-and-protect.net There are many factors to consider when choosing the right dairy breed for your homestead or small farm. A good place to...

Image source: Pixabay.com My first job right out of high school -- and one I was destined to work at for a number of years --...

Image source: Pixabay.com Most of us know that the current global economic system is largely built upon risky endeavors and an endless cycle of debt. As...

Image source: offgridworld.com Building a home from scratch is far from simple, and possibly one of the most expensive ventures someone ever will tackle. The cost...