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 that can take up a big chunk of our time. But how much effort do we make trying to improve our homestead water systems? Thoughtful […]
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Dairy Supplies for the Family Cow
So you’re thinking about bringing home a family milk cow? It’s time to hit the books and dive into Family Milk Cow 101! There is a lot you need to know before you fill that first pail with milk including what dairy supplies you need to get started so you have the milking equipment on hand from […]
Freedom Apparel Line NOW Available!
In 1776, a five man committee drafted America’s most important document—The Declaration of Independence. This document was accepted by the Congress on July 4, 1776, ensuring our rights to LIFE, LIBERTY, and the PURSUIT of HAPPINESS. This document is an intentional list of our rights as humans. It gives us the right to freely homestead […]
A Broken Food System | It’s Time to Rebuild
“The food supply chain is breaking.” These are the words John Tyson, board chairman of Tyson Foods, wrote this week. Over 2-million chickens will be (or have already been) killed in the wake of the recent virus. Why? Because of viral outbreaks in the processing plants, and social distancing restrictions. Likewise, Smithfield Foods––the largest pork […]
Make Soap at Home: A Simple Recipe for Beginners
Learning how to make soap is a valuable homesteading skill that everyone striving for greater self-sufficiency can acquire. It doesn’t matter where you live or how many acres you are on, we can all make soap at home! Start with a simple recipe like this lard soap. It’s perfect for beginners! How to Make Soap at […]
Grow Your Own Food Series
In the midst of chaos and crazy, now, more than ever, people want to learn how to grow their own food! We’re linking elbows with some amazing homesteading YouTubers to show you how to grow your own food on March 23 through March 28. We’re here to help, for absolutely FREE! Here’s what you can […]
Homesteading and the Recent Coronavirus
The word “coronavirus” wasn’t even a common word until January/February of this year. In fact, a coronavirus can be something as simple as the common cold . . . but we don’t walk around calling it “the coronavirus”. Somehow, the recent pandemic has labeled COVID-19 as exactly this. Whatever it is, and whatever we call […]
2019 Homesteaders of America Conference Recap
As we go through this season of thanksgiving and reflection, we at Homesteaders of America have hearts full of gratitude because of your support in making the 2019 conference the most amazing homesteading event in the country! Was the conference educational, helping to inspire and equip attendees to grow more of their food better? ABSOLUTELY! […]
Two Ways to Homestead
There are two ways to start and run your homestead. And those two ways are pretty much like anything else in life… the easy way or the hard way. The hard way to homestead involves a lot of trial and error. Emphasis on “a lot.” A lot of learning lessons slowly one season at a […]
Nebraska Farms Flooded, and How It Affects Everyone
If you aren’t aware, the state of Nebraska is under water. Millions of dollars have been lost in livestock and crop loss due to Nebraska flooding on farms and homesteads. It seems odd that the media isn’t talking about it more than they are, but at the same time, if America really truly knew how […]