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.
Bottling Your Homemade Wine
By Barbara Pleasant
The fermenting has stopped, it is time to bottle.
Introducing the Grass-Fed Egg Movement
By Robert Plamondon
A "grass-fed eggs" movement is starting as a way of promoting great-tasting eggs from happy outdoor hens.
More Than Meets the Eye: New Utility Vehicle Is Transformable
By Oscar H. Will III
Add more passenger space — or cargo space — to this new Kubota RTV.

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Beautiful Barns
Building a classic, functional barn can be easier than you think.

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.

Is Wood Heating Right for You? 
Now is the perfect time to explore the options and decide if a woodstove or other wood heating system is the right choice for your home.

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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