Looking to start a side-hustle and wondering “Do I need a license to sell homemade food”? The answer to this is maybe. While in most places you can sell some homemade foods – this will depend entirely on what you want to sell and where you want to sell it! In this article, we’ll be …
For many homesteaders, having even a small herd of cattle is out of the question. Their space needs are simply too high. That’s why many hobby farmers turn to goats! Goats still can provide milk and meat without needing as much space, and they are fantastic low maintenance farm animals but how many goats per …
If you’re keen to dip your toes into a life of self-sufficiency, you’ve likely found there are many hurdles. For starters, it can take a ton of time. That’s not ideal if you still need to work a regular job, like most people do, to make your homesteading dreams come true. BUT, there are some …
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If you’ve been trying to plant more trees on your homestead, then you’ve likely figured something out. It’s really expensive. When you’re spending $30 per tree it can be hard to make a substantial dent, especially on a large property. That can make things like wildlife management and other tasks very difficult! However, the good …
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Deciding what crops to grow can make or break a small farm. If you choose the wrong crop, you might find that you’re barely scraping by. However, choose the right crop, and you could be raking in money hand over fist at your local markets. Unlike commonly grown crops such as grains and vegetables, niche …
A dog could very well be the most important animal on your farm. A farm dog is the guardian of your livestock and your home. It’s estimated that cattle ranchers suffered over $18 million in predator losses, and that’s in Texas alone! Of course, it’s not as simple as going out and getting any dog. …
For small farms, selling at your local farmer’s market is the best way to not only make a decent paycheck for your labor, but also to get the word out about your farm! However, if you go there with the same things as everyone else, then you may have trouble attracting people to your stall. …
Homesteading has seen a resurgence in popularity as people find that they are yearning to be closer to nature. If you’re tired of the city life and working towards your homesteading goals, then you might be a little lost on how to proceed. That’s to be expected. It’s a big change to go from city …
For most people who are interested in farming in this day and age, they’re more interested in a small farm for the purpose of self-sufficiency. This unfortunately, often means that cows are simply not practical. A typical dairy cow is a huge animal that requires a lot of land and food, much more than a …
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Duck eggs are large, nutritious, and they’re every baker’s dream, so it’s no surprise that many people want to add ducks to their homestead. But which breed should you choose? While that depends greatly on your needs, I think I’ve found one of the best homestead ducks around in the Khaki Campbell. Khaki Campbell Breed …
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