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Monsanto is being sued over its genetically engineered wheat (GE wheat) by a Kansas farmer. The biotech giant that has been lambasted for suing American farmers for stealing its “intellectual property” is now facing an agriculture lawsuit itself. Morton County ...

One important aspect to keep in mind when looking for livestock for homesteading is that animals you choose should be self-sustaining. Once again, chickens top the list of great animals for self-reliance. They are small and take up less space ...

Living off the grid is a great choice that families across the world make day in and day out, but not everyone has the opportunity to move to a spacious plot of land and leave the city behind. For those ...

The vulnerability of the power grid is one of the primary motivations for thousands of Americans who have become preppers or opted for a homesteading lifestyle. Secret Garden of Survival-How to Grow a Camouflaged Food-Forest author Rick Austin recently talked ...

March 1, 2013 Here I give my list of Top Ten skills for preppers along with in-depth analysis and explanations. 1. Organization 2. Frugality 3. Risk Assessment 4. First Aid 5. Cooking 6. Gardening 7. Food Preservation & Storage 8. ...

February 25, 2013 Part Two of a new series showcasing some Homesteading and Pioneer living skills. We recently attended a public festival demonstrating some of these “old school” skills. This second part shows some blacksmithing. Later parts will cover candlemaking, ...

February 22, 2012 Part One of a new series showcasing some Homesteading and Pioneer living skills. We recently attended a public festival demonstrating some of these “old school” skills. In this video we toured the festival and talked with some ...

January 2, 2012 Follow Mike around his rural Pennsylvania property as he describes the various flora and fauna utilized to help bring him closer to self-sufficiency. Part 2. Previous Video

January 1, 2012 Follow Mike around his rural Pennsylvania property as he describes the various flora and fauna utilized to help bring him closer to self-sufficiency. Part 2. Previous Video

December 31, 2012 Follow Mike around his rural Pennsylvania property as he describes the various flora and fauna utilized to help bring him closer to self-sufficiency. Part 1. Previous Video