There is some discussion about the idea of livestock being an ideal alternative to the family dog or cat. While I do not agree on livestock animals becoming family pets, I do appreciate the research that went into which animals are child-friendly. See why these three livestock animals are family friendly.
Homesteading
DIY Lotion Bars
This DIY lotion bar is all natural and contains only 5 ingredients making it an easy DIY project.
DIY Vermicomposting: The Most Efficient Way of Using Organic Material
Vermicomposting is one the most efficient ways of using up organic kitchen scraps and ridding your home of unwanted paper piles. The end result of feeding this natural material to worms is a natural soil amendment for the garden to help grow.
DIY: Homemade Laundry Stain Removal
You can either continue paying exorbitant prices for store bought laundry supplies, or learn how to make your own using natural ingredients.
Does Science Back Up Planting by the Cycles of the Moon?
Can gardening success be determined by the moon’s position?
Don’t Pull That Weed! A Closer Look at Purslane
Purslane just happens to not only be totally edible, but is also super nutritious.
Essential Oils for SHTF Medical Care
Natural medicine including essential oils may be all that we have access to during a long term disaster and understanding the power that they possess could keep us healthier and may even save our lives.
Extending Your Growing Season in Winter: Can Your Garden Survive the Cold?
If you live in cold weather regions, extending your growing season with hoop houses and cold frames could save your crop and even your life, if it means the difference in whether or not your family has enough food to eat.
Farm Fresh Goodness: Zoodles Alfredo with Chicken
Here’s a delicious and simple-to-make meal, made from farm fresh ingredients.
Federal Food Police Coming Soon To A Farm Near You
I ask you – what is to stop the government from defining a small home garden as a food facility? Because of the vagueness of this bill, it is not only the micro farmers that are affected by this. Anyone who has a garden, or shares their produce with neighbors or even owns a local restaurant that supports local farmers and buys their produce could be affected. We could all be affected and pay the price dearly for not speaking up. . Many say that this bill is unconstitutional in that state rights will be stripped away. If passed, the state cannot go in and take care of the problem. It is a federal issue, thus will have federal repercussions.