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The 2026 FDA raw milk enforcement push targets interstate sales only. Here’s what actually changed, what didn’t, and the three verifications you need before you sell another jar from your homestead.
HPAI is hitting backyard flocks in Georgia, Iowa, and Kentucky this April. Here’s the 48-hour biosecurity checklist that closes the gaps before the virus finds your coop.
One week until Thanksgiving! Follow this daily homestead checklist to thaw the turkey, prep make-ahead sides, bake pies, and stay completely organized.
Embark on the 10 day homestead challenge if you’re affected by the government shutdown — or simply realize how fragile our systems can be — now’s the time to take charge of your own stability. Building a homesteading foundation doesn’t have to take months or thousands of dollars. In just 10 days, you can start…
Late June brings a vibrant harvest to your homestead garden, perfect for firing up a homestead BBQ. Romaine lettuce, green beans, radishes, and peas are at their peak, ready to shine in outdoor dishes that celebrate self-sufficiency. This article shares three unique recipes, each using a different cooking method—grilling, smoking, and griddle-searing—to make the most…
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are a homesteader’s dream—vibrant, hardy, and incredibly versatile. If you want to grow sunflowers on your homestead, you’re in for a treat! These towering beauties with their cheerful blooms don’t just add a pop of color; they also provide seeds for snacking, oil production, and livestock feed. Plus, they attract pollinators to…
Homesteaders can easily render beef tallow at home, turning beef fat from suet or trimmings into a versatile, shelf-stable cooking fat. This traditional process aligns with the self-sufficient, zero-waste ethos of homesteading, using byproducts from cattle you raise or source locally. Beyond cooking, beef tallow shines in soap-making, candles, balms, lotions, and even leather conditioning….
You think you’re ready to ditch the modern world for going off-grid and create a life of pure, unadulterated freedom? Welcome to the world of going off-grid, where your biggest daily decision might just be whether to use the compost toilet or the great outdoors.
By attending these events, homesteaders not only enjoy the spectacle but also strengthen their ties to the broader agricultural and rural community.
This root vegetable not only thrives in a variety of climates but also offers flexibility in planting methods.
Did you know you can make your own versions of the most popular boxed foods?
Did you know you can make your own versions of the most popular boxed foods?
