Homestead Living and Livestock

How to Build and Stock a Pantry

By Gail Damerow

Design, build and fill a pantry that will provide your family with enough food to get through an emergency, a snowstorm, or just day-to-day life. Originally published as 'The Well-Stocked Pantry" in the August/September 1993 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS.

Get Your Homestead Ready for Spring

Whether you recently purchased the property of your dreams or you are finally considering getting the tools you need to better manage your homestead or hobby farm, spring is a great time to take stock of your property to determine how to best manage it all year long.

Stocking the Pantry for Three Months of Meals

By Jay P. Curry

Learn about stocking the pantry for three months of meals, includes information on storing the basics, meal plans, storing the right amount for meals, labeling foods and saving money. Originally published as "Sensible Stocking and Storing" August/September 1997 MOTHER EARTH NEWS. 

Lambing Basics for the New Shepherd

By Sheryl Campbell, The Lazy Farmer

The novice shepherd will learn supplies, what to expect on lambing day, and how to troubleshoot tough situations for a successful lambing season.

5 Great Reasons Homeschooling Complements Homestead Living

By David Woods, Log Cabin Hub

From daily freedom with your time to more outdoor learning, there are plenty of benefits to considering homeschooling as a homestead tool for increased family time.

Senior Homesteading: The Reality

By Bruce McElmurray

Seniors face different challenges when homesteading than those who are younger, and so have to adjust accordingly to bring their self-sufficiency dreams to reality.

Raise Backyard Chickens for Eggs and Meat: An Overview

By Sheryl Campbell, The Lazy Farmer

You can raise chickens in your backyard whether you live on a farm or in town. Learn the simple basics of keeping backyard chickens for eggs and meat.

The Bovine Telos: Animal Welfare for Today's North American Beef Cattle

By Jacob Maxwell

Animal biology student and Canadian beef industry leaders weigh in on the animal welfare debate.