MODERN HOMESTEADING

Practical skills for urban and rural self-sufficiency.


We Made Our Farm a Garden for Wildlife
By Ellen Sousa 
How we turned our dream horse farm into a sanctuary for native plants and wildlife.
Convert a Golf Cart to a Utility Vehicle
By Rick and Rae Melloh 
Transform this practical electric cart into a useful utility vehicle.
A Great Way to Find Chickens or Other Poultry
By the Mother Earth News staff
If you've been searching for a particular breed or variety of chickens, ducks, turkeys, guineas or geese, the Mother Earth News Hatchery Finder lets you quickly search the online catalogs of nearly 70 mail order hatcheries.
Understanding Septic Systems
By Steve Maxwell 
Basic maintenance will help your septic system last longer and perform better.

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What I’ve Learned Through the Community Chickens Project 
Here’s a quick overview of some of the things we've learned throughout the 2009 Community Chicken project.

Eight Emergency Power Options
Find out how to stay warm and safe when the power goes out.

Barns and Sheds
Barn plans and shed plans for your homestead needs

Plan the Perfect Homestead 
Turn your dreams of country living into reality.

Welcome to the Chicken and Egg Page! 
Read everything you need to know about raising poultry - mail-order hatcheries, the nutrition of grass-fed eggs and mini coops for your backyard.

Homesteading Schools
A collection of terrific resources for learning the skills you'll need and find the information you're looking for to make your dreams of self reliance a reality.

Home-based Business Opportunities
A collection of successful home business stories that will inspire you to find a way to work from home.

Directory of Outdoor Power Equipment Dealers and Manufacturers
Find information about a power equipment dealer near you, or more information about manufacturers. 

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RURAL RENAISSANCE:RENEWING THE QUEST FOR THE GOOD LIFE

In the '60s it was called the "back to the land" movement, and in Helen and Scott Nearings' day, it was "living the good life." Whatever the term, North Americans have always yearned for a simpler way. But how do you accomplish that today?

Blending inspiration with practical how-to's, Rural Renaissance, a MOTHER EARTH NEWSBook for Wiser Living, captures the American dream of country living for contemporary times. Journey with the authors and experience their lessons, laughter and lov…

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This delightful story of author Jenna Woginrich's hilarious, heartbreaking, soul-satisfying journey to homesteading - from her first attempts at planting a garden and installing honeybees to the bliss of gathering fresh eggs for an omelet or baking bread made with her own honey. Woginrich describes her successes and failures alike, inspiring and entertaining readers who dream about a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
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