homestead – Born for the Barn

What Most Homesteaders Lack

I’ve been thinking more and more about the differences between homesteaders and small-scale farmers and market gardeners. While there are many similarities, usually including similar lifestyles, a love of the outdoors, and a desire for wholesome food, there are also notable differences. Small-scale farmers and market gardeners grow food and tend animals to make aContinue reading “What Most Homesteaders Lack”

Introducing Born for the Barn: A Homestead Journey

I have a great job: it’s extremely interesting work; it brings me into daily contact with great people; and it pays well enough to support our family as the sole income source. However, looking at a computer screen (as I’m inevitably doing right now) for eight hours a day is not a source of joy.Continue reading “Introducing Born for the Barn: A Homestead Journey”