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Image source: picpicx.com One animal synonymous with homestead life is the horse. Humans, particularly women it seems, are naturally drawn to these beautiful equines. Many people...

Americans are obsessed with coffee. According to research last year by the National Coffee Association, nearly 83 percent of American adults drink coffee, up from 78...

When it comes to raising chickens, most likely at some point you will have a bird that you wish to process. Egg-layers make good soup once...

Having a staple supply of gasoline and other fuel is an absolute necessity if you are very serious about preparing for emergencies. Fuel powers your generator...

Image source: Bioponica.net As someone who raises livestock, I’m always interested in sourcing low-cost feed alternatives.  Duckweed has been gaining a lot of attention in the...

Ponds, whether they are natural or man-made, can be a wonderful resource for landowners and farmers. While many landowners maintain ponds for reserving essential water requirements...

When looking to purchase a home in the country, there are a number of factors that you need to consider -- many that urban dwellers need...

Image source: Kiltercare.com I've always thought that using natural products would be too expensive. Even after graduating college and getting married, I still couldn’t make enough...

They’re affordable to purchase, easy to grow, versatile in recipes and are rich in vitamins C and B6, and potassium. They contain no fat, no sodium...

Image source: Aquaponicsplan.com Do you love growing your own food? Maybe you have a garden and some livestock like chickens, but you want to create more...