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Community

	Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
Announcements
	Please read and observe. The Community Forums are provided for the constructive exchange of information and ideas on topics typically covered in the magazine.	1	0	-
Do-It-Yourself
	DIY Ovens Discussion of DIY outdoor cookstove for baking, grilling or cooking.	4	24	Saturday, April 14, 2012 10:42 AM by SARAH MERCHANTE
	Solar Stock Tanks Discussion of solar-heated livestock waterers	1	0	-
Nature and Community
	Beautiful and Abundant Book Discuss Bryan Welch's Beautiful & Abundant: Building the World We Want	1	0	-
	Population Discuss the relationship between population and limited resources.	2	55	Friday, September 16, 2011 1:56 PM by maluthor
	The Future is Uncertain Are hard times ahead? Are you prepared? Or are you not worried?	8	162	Friday, June 3, 2011 10:42 PM by williamfsg
	Walkers Rights vs. Trespassing Laws Debate private property vs. the right to roam.	6	108	Saturday, June 19, 2010 12:22 AM by RedHoopWoman
Green Homes
	Building Questions, answers, ideas, suggestions, experiences concerning building, post them here.	855	7321	Sunday, January 15, 2012 9:20 AM by mmmerle
	Solar Home Design Discussion of solar design and building	4	15	Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:36 PM by rad
Homesteading Reader Discussion
	Homesteading Reader Discussion This discussion is based on the 2006 article "Plan the Perfect Homestead."	76	506	Friday, September 3, 2010 7:57 PM by radical mama
Renewable Energy
	Energy Have questions, answers, ideas about energy, this is the place.	1403	11232	Wednesday, April 25, 2012 8:08 PM by John Mercier
Organic Gardening
	Organic Gardening and Yard Care Please use this area for discussion of issues related to Gardening and Farming.	1660	13187	Monday, May 21, 2012 9:25 PM by MICHELLE MCLACHLAN
Natural Health and Simple Living
	Simple Living There are many paths to a simpler, more enjoyable lifestyle.	2	1	Friday, September 16, 2011 2:24 PM by maluthor
	Tips to Beat Stress Share your experiences with managing stress.	2	0	-
Sustainable Farming
	Laws and Regulations for Backyard Chickens Want to raise chickens in the city? Learn more and share your stories here.	8	22	Thursday, June 23, 2011 12:39 PM by Great Falls
	Poultry for Pest Control If you have a story to tell about your experience with poultry and pests, please post it here.	471	2537	Tuesday, July 5, 2011 6:27 PM by sea_goin_dude
	Livestock and Pets Discuss your Livestock and Pet topics here.	510	4294	Saturday, January 21, 2012 6:14 PM by monkeypal
	Homesteading This is a general discussion on homesteading topics. For the thread related to the April/May 2006 article "Plan the Perfect Homestead" go to Homesteading Reader's Discussion at the top of the page.	532	6735	Friday, August 12, 2011 9:08 AM by PureWater
Kitchens and Cooking
	Kitchen and Cooking Share recipes, ideas for you homemade masterpieces.	992	15260	Sunday, March 4, 2012 10:01 AM by kybarrels
	Try pressure cooking to make great meals and save time Discuss how to save energy and prepare meals in less time.	9	23	Sunday, June 12, 2011 9:28 PM by sea_goin_dude
Green Transportation
	High-MPG Cars Share your experiences with a high-mpg car, past or present.	3	0	-
	MAX, the 100-MPG DIY Car Discuss our in-progress, 100-mpg hopeful car you'll be able to build.	2	0	-
	Electric Car Conversions Discuss the pros and cons of electric car conversions.	1	0	-
Miscellaneous Topics
	Green Burials and Home Funerals Inspired by our articles on greener ways to the great beyond.	17	136	Monday, January 12, 2009 1:24 PM by dakota
	Reader to Reader Exchange ideas, questions, answers etc. between Mother Earth News readers concerning something you may have read in Mother Earth News.	3934	62326	Sunday, May 20, 2012 1:58 PM by steve kruzich

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