What it Takes to Homestead Get a taste for what it's like, day in and day out, on the homestead. Tour Mother Earth News Editor-in-Chief Ana Skemp's family farm and learn about what has, and what hasn't, worked for them.
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Speaker Ana Skemp
Ana Skemp Editor-in-Chief • Mother Earth News, Deep Roots Community Farm

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What it Takes to Homestead
1. Running a Horse Boarding Barn
Learn how farmer Ana quit her full time job and transitioned to being a stay at home mom by opening a horse boarding barn on the family farm. She shares key procedures on how to manage a large number of animals, as well as how her boarded horses contribute to a sustainable farm ecosystem.
Ana Skemp
Ana Skemp Editor-in-Chief • Mother Earth News, Deep Roots Community Farm
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2. Bottle Calf Feeding
Start the day with a bottle feeding at Ana's farm, as she introduces their local bottle calves and shares the joys and tribulations of caring for young livestock. A bottle calf is a lot of work, but your labor can ultimately be beneficial to your herd!
Ana Skemp
Ana Skemp Editor-in-Chief • Mother Earth News, Deep Roots Community Farm
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3. Horse Hoof Care: Farrier Day
How often do your horse's hooves need a trim? Stay on top of horse hoof maintenance in your barn with these tips. Plus: how to keep your farrier happy, and hoof care for aging horses.
Ana Skemp
Ana Skemp Editor-in-Chief • Mother Earth News, Deep Roots Community Farm
What it Takes to Homestead
4. Tractor Safety & Used Tractor Tips
A shiny new tractor is not a necessity—not when a used tractor will still get the job done! Learn about what to look for in a used tractor, as well as how to update your new-to-you machine with important safety features.
Ana Skemp
Ana Skemp Editor-in-Chief • Mother Earth News, Deep Roots Community Farm