Homesteading
Are you a homesteader or have dreams of becoming a homesteader? No matter where you live or what stage of homesteading you may be in, you will find time-honored inspiration and resources right here!
Our family has successfully lived off our multi-generational farm for over 150 years. The skills and wisdom to live a self-sustainable life have been passed down through generations and now we want to share that here with you!
Learn about basic farming from the garden and pasture, building/mending fences, and tips on how to successfully raise cattle, sheep, chickens, goats, and more. Grab a cup of something hot and check out our life on the farm.
Simple Reasons To Raise Your Own Cattle For Food
The biggest reason to raise your own cattle for food: is food security. Knowing you have a supply of high-quality, nutrient-dense food is the main goal. We have seen how fragile our supply chain is and experienced beef prices, in particular, on the rise. It is empowering to not just be the consumer but the…
How To Start Seasonal Homesteading No Matter Where You Live: Summer Edition!
This post may contain affiliate links that won’t change your price but will provide me a commission if you choose to purchase through these links. Has your heart been yearning to start living the homesteading lifestyle but are you feeling overwhelmed about where to begin? Well, I have some exciting news, homesteading has evolved beyond…
Easy Tips to Train Your Chickens to Lay in Their Nesting Boxes
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, you can read my full disclaimer here. I recently had a few free-range pullets (a young hen, less than a year old) lay eggs in the most random places. Whether you are new to raising chickens or an old-time chicken owner, I have some easy tips on…
Seed Saving Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, you can read my full disclaimer here. ​​ FREE Printable​ Seed envelopes The perfect storage solution for the seeds you are saving! GET YOUR FREE PRINTABLE – SEED ENVELOPES NOW! Built with ConvertKit What Is Seed Saving? For hundreds of generations, farmers and gardeners have practiced the…
Preserving Made Easy: In-Depth Beginner’s Guide To Water Bath Canning
Have you been wanting to preserve wholesome nutritious food for your family but are unsure where to begin. Water bath canning is known to be the beginner-friendly way to preserve food. Avoid overwhelm and start your canning journey with water bath canning. You will learn all the basics to water bath canning in this in-depth…
How To Start Seasonal Homesteading No Matter Where You Live: Summer Edition!
This post may contain affiliate links that won’t change your price but will provide me a commission if you choose to purchase through these links. Has your heart been yearning to start living the homesteading lifestyle but are you feeling overwhelmed about where to begin? Well, I have some exciting news, homesteading has evolved beyond…
Simple First Steps to Planning a Canning Garden
Have you always wanted to have a canning garden? Canning has been used for generations to preserve a garden’s harvest for long-term storage. My family has held on to this old-fashioned method of preserving foods like green beans, homemade sauerkraut, and more. I want to be a helpful resource for you on all things canning….
How To Start Seasonal Homesteading No Matter Where You Live: Summer Edition!
This post may contain affiliate links that won’t change your price but will provide me a commission if you choose to purchase through these links. Has your heart been yearning to start living the homesteading lifestyle but are you feeling overwhelmed about where to begin? Well, I have some exciting news, homesteading has evolved beyond…
Practical and Pretty Farm Fresh Egg Storage
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, you can read my full disclaimer here. If I’m being honest, not much brings me more joy than having beautiful fresh eggs displayed on the counter. When my girls are laying I have my egg skelter on the counter full, along with my storage containers in the…
How To Safely Clean and Store Your Fresh Eggs
So, how do you safely clean and store fresh eggs? Well, a little bit of a backstory; I was raised on a working farm that has been in our family for over 150 years. Just two generations before me were almost entirely self-sufficient on the farm. Now (and while I was growing up) we raise…
Easy Tips to Train Your Chickens to Lay in Their Nesting Boxes
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, you can read my full disclaimer here. I recently had a few free-range pullets (a young hen, less than a year old) lay eggs in the most random places. Whether you are new to raising chickens or an old-time chicken owner, I have some easy tips on…
How to Pressure Can Rooster Meat- Step by Step
Have you ever had too many roosters you didn’t know what to do with? That was our problem here on the farm. A majority of the chicks we hatched over the summer ended up being roosters. Unfortunately, they were becoming aggressive toward the hens and with feed prices being high they were costing a lot…
Behind the farm
Hi, I’m Megan
Farming is a family affair on our farm. My dad, my sister’s family, and our little family all work together to keep the homestead going. We’re currently raising approximately 150 head of cattle, 26 sheep, 26 goats, lots of chickens, guineas, ducks, geese, a couple of black swans, pigs, and a few horses and donkeys.
I grew up helping pull baby lambs who were turned around in their mama’s bellies because my hands were smaller than my grandpa’s and dad’s so they could easily fit. I also wasn’t afraid to get muddy or stomp around cow patties. Most days, I was riding around the farm with my dad on a tractor or ATV helping with all the farming duties. As a result, this way of living taught me responsibility, so much about life and even death, and gave me character. I’m thankful to be rooted on this cherished plot of land, raising up the next generation of farmers and teaching them all the wisdom and skills of their ancestors. Follow along as I share those skills and wisdom here too.
I’m so glad you’re here!
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