Seed Starting System: What Most People Get Wrong Most seed-starting failures aren’t about “bad luck” or “bad seed.” They come from skipping the repeatable basics that make a seed starting system … Continue Reading about Designing a Reliable Seed-Starting System: Setup, Timing, Soil, Light, and Success Benchmarks
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Homestead Failure in the First Year: Why Homesteads Fail
Most new homesteads don’t fail because people quit. Instead, they fail because expectations collide with reality. Homestead failure most … Continue Reading about Homestead Failure in the First Year: Why Homesteads Fail

Home Food Pantry: How to Build One That Saves Money
A home food pantry is more than a storage space. It is a smart system that protects your budget, saves time, and gives your family peace of … Continue Reading about Home Food Pantry: How to Build One That Saves Money

72-Hour Emergency Kit for Homesteads
The Practical 72-Hour Emergency Kit for Homesteads A 72-hour emergency kit is one of the simplest, smartest preparedness moves a homestead … Continue Reading about 72-Hour Emergency Kit for Homesteads

DIY Stocking Stuffers: Small Gifts, Big Heart
The holiday season isn't just for big, store-bought gifts under the tree. One of the most meaningful traditions — especially on a homestead … Continue Reading about DIY Stocking Stuffers: Small Gifts, Big Heart
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COVID-19 Antibodies Found in Wild Whitetail Herd
Your eyes, unfortunately, do not deceive you. According to researchers, COVID-19 has hit even our secluded woodlands. A survey conducted by the U.S. … Continue Reading about COVID-19 Antibodies Found in Wild Whitetail Herd

5 Mistakes Real Pig Farmers Don’t Make
Death on the homestead is commonplace. Sometimes it's planned but many times it is not. And that’s one reason why most kids who grow up on a farm … Continue Reading about 5 Mistakes Real Pig Farmers Don’t Make

Guinea Hen How-To: Part One
Welcome to Current Homesteading, your resource for all things related to your homestead. From gardening to guinea hens and fencing to fish, we will … Continue Reading about Guinea Hen How-To: Part One

Opossum Primer
Opossums. Some folks love them and some hate them, but should you really allow them to hang around your homestead? As it turns out, these oft-derided … Continue Reading about Opossum Primer

Snakehandling 101
No, this isn’t the introductory paragraph to a turn-of-the-century, “snakehandling” cult brochure. Nor will it teach you how to go into the outback … Continue Reading about Snakehandling 101

Stand by Me: The Body in the Woods
Do you guys wanna go see a dead body? Anyone over 40 years old remembers the movie "Stand By Me," and secretly wanted to find a dead body as a kid. … Continue Reading about Stand by Me: The Body in the Woods


