If there's one factor that has influenced every single human society since we first began walking upright, it's food security. Food is life, and civilizations have risen and fallen based on ...
Create a Community Food Pantry to Cultivate Greater Food Security
Are you reading this article in a public place? Then look around you, and consider that one in seven people has to deal with hunger regularly. As such, there's a good chance that at least a few people ...
How to Mitigate Food Insecurity for Your Family
You've undoubtedly come across the term "food insecurity" by now, but you may not be aware of what it encompasses. It's a serious issue that goes beyond being hungry once in a while, as it affects ...
How to Make Your Own Comfortable Buckwheat Pillows
By now, you've likely noticed how a good night's sleep can a massive difference to your overall health and well-being. Buckwheat pillows have been used worldwide for centuries and can make your ...
10 Essential Knots to Learn for the Homestead
When you think about all of the tools and resources used on a farm or homestead, knots may not be at the top of your list. After all, most of them are used unconsciously rather than with focus and ...
Mineral Panning Basics for Prospective Prospectors
Those of us who were enthralled by adventure books and films in our youth have dreamed of finding treasure out in the wild; of flecks of gold or diamond just waiting in stream beds for brave, diligent ...
9 Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes the Pilgrims Would Have Eaten
When you think of Traditional Thanksgiving recipes, what comes to mind? Roast turkey with stuffing? Pecan pie? These foods are modern North American classics, but we're going to take a trip back in ...
17 Ways to Winterize Your Home for Cold Weather
Every season brings a new set of chores for the homestead. The garden doesn't need as much work as it did in the spring, but that doesn't mean you can finally sit back and work on your knitting. As ...
14 Delicious Ways to Make and Use Dehydrated Vegetables
Anyone who grows their own food gets terribly upset when and if anything goes to waste. Fortunately, drying vegetables as snacks—or for future use—is a great way to ensure that what you've grown goes ...