Score-Card of What To Look For In a "Have-More" Homestead

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March/April 1970
By the Mother Earth News editors 
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Land for grain crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Part time farmer probably won't have time for grain. Additional 4-12 acres necessary to grow all livestock grain.

Woodlot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Enough for fireplacefenceposts, etc.

Lay of land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

At least 3/4 acre level; also hayfield level-pasture, woodland need not be level.

Natural Fertility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Observe present garden, vegetation, etc. Watch out for poor drainage, too sandy or too much clay, too many large stones.

V. OUT BUILDINGS

Garage . . . . . .Tool House . . . . . .Workroom . . . . . .Barn . . . . . . . . .

Poultry House and/or Barn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Barn for dairy, rabbits and poultry ideally should contain a minimum of 500 sq. ft. floor area.

VI. HOUSE (see diagram page 11).

VII. ORCHARD

Apple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peach . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cherry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grape . . . . . . . . . . . . .Raspberries . . . . . . . . . . . .

Strawberries . . . . . . . . . Blackberries . . . . . . . . . Blueberries . . . . . . . . . . . .

Currants . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asparagus . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rhubarb . . . . . . . . .

An established orchard in good condition is worth money. For a family of 5 this should contain: 5 apple,

3 pear, 5 peach, 3 cherry, 2 plum trees, 10 grape vines. . .

Small fruits: 50 raspberries, 100 strawberries, etc. (See pages 26-29).

VIII. OTHER

Shade trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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