In simplest terms, a woodpile is a stack of wood that you've chopped or purchased in preparation for burning. Some folks like to get creative with their stacking, while others just toss pieces ...
Everything You Need to Know About Livestock Auctions
If it’s summertime, you know what that means - it’s livestock auction time! Second only, perhaps, to the county fair or rodeo, the livestock auction is one of the most enjoyable events in the ...
How to Protect Your Plants from Thunderstorms and Repair Storm Damage
A couple of nights ago, we had quite a huge thunderstorm here on the farm. We knew this only because our piglets started racing around the barn as the wind picked up. It was quite the sight to ...
How To Get Started With Apartment Homesteading
Many people start dreaming about homesteading when they're living in the city in an apartment. That's actually how I got started! I was living in a shared flat in downtown Toronto, dreaming of a more ...
8 Hay Buying Tips to Provide Your Livestock With Quality Feed
Are you shopping around for hay for your horses, sheep, cattle, or goats? It might seem like buying hay is straightforward enough but there are actually quite a few details that need to be taken ...
How to Get Started with Urban Foraging and Connect with Nature in the City
Urban foraging is the new craze in homesteading that has taken hold of many people. It's a way to get closer to nature and find food, medicine, and other valuable treasures in your own backyard - even ...
What to Consider When Getting a Tractor for Your Homestead
Many homesteaders dream of owning a tractor, but that doesn’t mean they should. Not all tractors are created equal, so the prospect of picking a tractor out, let alone deciding if you should buy ...
Farm Insurance: What Is It and Why (or When) Do You Need It?
Farm insurance is a type of insurance that protects the owners and their property from various risks, such as fire, theft, or hail damage. These policies are designed to offer protection for all ...
The Reality of Homesteading: The “Simple” Life Isn’t Always So Simple
Too often, I see people telling others that they need to live the simple life and start homesteading without knowing the reality of homesteading. The "simple" life isn't always so simple, and it ...