Tag Archives: Homesteading

Farming, Hobby Farming & Homesteading

Posted on May 20, 2012 by boxcarkids

There’s a big difference between those three!  Farming generally refers to growing crops and raising animals as a business and livelihood.   It can be done on a huge scale involving thousands of acres of land and hired workers to plant … Continue reading →

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Being Self-Sustaining…With a Little Help

Posted on May 6, 2012 by boxcarkids

Being self-sufficient, self-reliant, self-sustaining – in other words doing it by yourself – turns out not to be quite as simple as that. I’ve been reading up on the concept as it applies to growing and/or raising your own food … Continue reading →

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Our Plan – 21st Century Homesteaders

Posted on April 19, 2012 by boxcarkids

Disclaimer – this plan is a highly individualized solution for our family, and not, regrettably, a plan that addresses the needs of the unemployed and nearly homeless in general.  As such, if you are in our situation, it likely won’t … Continue reading →

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