Starting a homestead is more than just a lifestyle—it’s a commitment to self-sufficiency, sustainability, and working with nature. Whether you plan to grow your own food, raise livestock, or embrace ...

“The Backyard Homestead,” edited by Carleen Madigan, gives you all the hardworking information necessary to turn your backyard in to a cornucopia of delicious, organic food. From growing fruits and ...

With fresh, year-round produce available at the grocery store, vegetable gardening for beginners may seem pointless, not to mention challenging. But growing fruits and vegetables is a great way to ...

Geese make terrific watch birds, and both geese and ducks make excellent sausages and roasting birds. Plus, they’re incredibly easy keepers — the easiest of all poultry to raise. In The Backyard ...

RED HOOK, N.Y. – Hudson Valley Kinders Farm has launched online courses in backyard homesteading and goat raising. These courses can be accessed at hudsonvalleykinders.com and are an alternative to ...

If you’d like to get started raising baby chicks, here’s everything you need to know about baby chick supplies, bedding for ...