Self sufficiency living

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.

12:13 pm - 48 degrees - light rain and fog... You stroll out in to the garden, picking ripe fruits and vegetables, knowing that come February you’ll still be enjoying their freshness. For those of us attracted to the romantic aspects of self-sufficient life, this is an appealing scenario and one that we’re seriously looking into. After searching the internet and Pinterest – this is what I found out... {photo source: pinterest.com} Root cellars, the ancient technology that enables the…

Self-sufficiency has become this online buzz word of late. But what is self-sufficiency and how can we achieve it as backyard farmers / homesteaders?

Self sufficiency is pretty high up on my list of things to work on. I love learning new ways to do things on my own.

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Self-reliant living starts with re-skilling, and unless you have a mentor handy, there's no better way than hitting the books. These are my favorite books for self reliant living, and they're taught me more than

I came across the website selfsufficientbackyard.com and I must say I was impressed with the wealth of information they have on backyard self-sufficiency.

How much land would it take to live an entirely self-sufficient life? A life so self-sufficient that you never had to leave your land?

With the new year comes a fresh start and a new opportunity to do anything you set your mind to over the next 12 months. Why not work on increasing your self-sufficiency this year so that you can become more secure and independent and less reliant on others to take care of you? Whether you’re

Traditional Amish survival tips for off-grid living and homesteading. Learn practical skills and techniques for a self-sufficient lifestyle.