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How to Start Your Own Homestead and Be Self- Sustainable
I had the pleasure of interviewing a local farmer and homestead planning expert, Farmer Dave Bell.
I asked him how someone can start a small farm — homestead. He has a wealth of information and shared the steps below!
Farmer Dave:
Starting a farm homestead can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, but it requires careful planning and a lot of hard work. Whether you’re looking to live off the land, grow your own food, or raise livestock, there are a number of steps you can take to make your farm homestead successful.
Farmer Dave covered everything you need to know to start a farm homestead from scratch, including choosing the right location, deciding on the type of homestead you want to create, selecting the right crops and livestock, and more.
Choose the Right Location
The first step in starting a farm homestead is choosing the right location. Ideally, you’ll want to find a location…