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A Beginner’s Guide to Homesteading, Practical Advice for a Self-Sufficient Country Life.

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Stacy Benjamin

Before you run off to the country, it’s important to understand the day-to-day experience of homestead life and set your expectations accordingly. This guide provides a behind the scenes look into this often-romanticized lifestyle and includes pragmatic advice to help you transition to country living. In this book you will learn how to:

Research rural property before buying

Identify environmental and land use constraints

Design a practical garden to meet your needs

Prepare for raising poultry and livestock

Meet the seasonal challenges of nature.

The author also discusses topics that other homesteading guides don’t mention — how to afford the homestead lifestyle as well as the effect that moving to the country can have on one’s emotional well-being. Anecdotes and lessons learned from homesteaders across the country provide real-world insight into this challenging but very rewarding way of life.