Being self sufficient

We talk a lot about becoming more self-sufficient in this homesteader life, but in reality, being completely self-sufficient isn't possible in this day and age. In fact, it wasn't possible with the pioneers of old either. We must rely on the community, so let's unpack what community sufficiency means.

We are always trying to find ways to live more simply and slowly. To embrace nature's blessings and show our appreciation by being more self-sufficient.

What is self-sufficiency? The definition is needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs, especially with regard to the production of food. Over the years, I’ve read many books and articles claiming that food self-sufficiency is possible on a quarter acre. From my own experience, I have to say I disagree. So how much space is necessary to be self-sufficient in regards to food? I hope to enlighten you to a more reality based self-sufficient garden space needs based on experience.

We became more self-sufficient in one year and I know you can do it too! Here are some of the steps we took to live a more self-sufficient life, like raising our own livestock, growing and preserving our own food, and learning to live off of the land. Self-sufficiency does not have to be incredible hard! You can do it too. Check out these tips and tricks to become more self-sufficient in one year today! #homestead #homesteading #selfsufficient #growfood #garden #forage #hunt #fish #offgrid…

As the cost of living continues to increase, it becomes more important to be more self-sufficient! Frugal living, gardening, food preservation and lots of other ideas to help you get started, regardless of where you live or your level of experience! #homesteading #selfreliance #frugal #frugalliving #selfsufficient

Do you want to know how to be more self sufficient as a beginner? Learn from our experience as beginning homesteaders. In this blog I share examples and tips on how you can get started today. 🪴🥬

Here are seven ways on how you can be more self-sufficient! 😉 Visit www.defiel.com for more prepping and survival tips.

Self-sufficient gardening is developing skills to help your garden thrive with less reliance upon and less influence from outside sources.