Milk sheep are a unique and fun option for dairy livestock on the small homestead. We have had dairy cows, goats, and sheep here at Willow Creek Farm and each one has a unique set of pros and cons ...

To earn badges, participants can complete a wide variety of skills, such as building a picnic table. Learn to homestead with SKIP (Skills to Inherit Property) by accomplishing new skills, and maybe ...

In this chapter, you’ll discover an easy-to-follow resource guide with local laws for every state. You’ll need to check this guide before buying livestock, planting a garden, and building your ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Many ...

Why bother with the blatant commercialism of big-box, look-at-me retailers that claim to support the “Do it yourself” ethos when regional, organic alternatives await? That’s right — whether just ...

Millennials and Generation Z have made a noticeable shift back to basics in recent years. Learn how and why these younger groups increasingly turn towards homesteading and how they differ from ...

Lake Metroparks Farmpark announced it will host Homesteading Weekend Jan. 17-18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The event ...

Hidden within a dense forest of the Kitsap Peninsula is a quaint 1.25 acre homestead the houses chickens, rabbits, quail, honey bees, and a large garden filled to capacity with fruits and vegetables.