The cost of living keeps rising on a daily basis, and this affects homesteaders as well as city dwellers. Finding new ways to keep household and farming costs down can be challenging, but fortunately, ...
How to Start A Bed and Breakfast
New England is full of charming bed and breakfasts. In a rural, tourist-driven economy, welcoming tourists is often one of the best ways to make a living. Here in New England, we have a summer, a fall ...
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 ...
8 Tips for Standing Out at the Farmer’s Market and Sell More Stuff
Have you created a spectacular product that you're eager to sell at the local farmer's market? If so, you may wonder how you can set yourself apart from all the other vendors who are selling similar ...
How To Use Social Media To Promote Your Farm or Homestead
Nowadays, nearly everything we do operates online, from shopping to keeping up with friends and family. Whether you want to add a little income or find like-minded people, you can harness social media ...
The Real Cost of Starting a Homestead
We’ve all seen those fantastic documentaries about people who decided to live off-grid and pursue a life in nature. It’s easy to get swept up in the Instagram posts, hoping it's as easy as taking the ...
The Complete Guide to Selling Chicken Eggs
If you’re thinking of raising chickens, or you already have a coop and want to explore the possibility of selling your chicken eggs for a little extra cash then, look no further! In this article, ...
Seasonal Tax Tips for Homesteaders and Hobby Farmers
It’s that joyful time of year again. No, I’m not talking about chick hatching time or seed catalog time. It’s not time for lambing, nor is it time to harvest the tomatoes. It’s tax ...
Cottage Food Laws: How to Legally Make Money on Your Homestead
Having a side hustle or two is a great way to make some extra cash. Some homestead side hustles can end up becoming a source of full-time income, but you have to make sure its a legitimate way to make ...