Knowing the right time to plant seeds and seedlings in your vegetable garden is important if you’re trying to grow as much food as possible in your homestead garden. Let’s […]
Management
What to Plant in January: Vegetable Garden Growing Guide
Learn what to plant in January with Homesteaders of America Vegetable Garden Growing Guides! While most of the gardens in the United States are still resting, perhaps even insulated under […]
145+ Homestead Income Ideas for the Small Farm
Looking for some income ideas for your small farm? Ready to grow your homestead into a self-sufficient business? Need a creative spark to help you figure out how to earn […]
Free-Ranging Chickens- The Pros vs The Cons
A lot of people love the idea of free-ranging their chickens and I’m definitely one of them. Like with anything in life and homesteading, there are some pros and cons […]
NEW!: 2021 “The Homestead Journal” Planner
I’ve spent countless amounts of money on farm and homestead planners every year, and none of them seem to work for me. So then, I switched to a cheap plain […]
Water Systems on the Farm with Joel Salatin
One of the most important aspects of running a homestead is making sure our gardens and livestock have access to a clean supply of fresh water. And it’s a job […]
Predator Control: Thieves on the Homestead
Summer is here in full swing. Corn is growing. Tomatoes ripening. Chicks hatching. Piglets squealing. The most rewarding moments of homesteading are upon us. And then the day comes. You […]
Sustainable Farming: Making a Living on the Homestead with Joel Salatin
If you’ve ever wondered how to make a living from a homestead, there’s a man who can tell you about the sustainable farming methods that can make your dream a […]
Reasons to Use Rotational Grazing on a Homestead
I never really gave pasture management any thought when we first started raising livestock. I hadn’t heard of rotational grazing before. You just throw them in a pasture and they’ll […]
Homestead Management Printables
I am a planner by nature, but implementing my plans is a completely different story. As the new year comes closer, one of my top goals is to be more […]