Babies will be here soon! Time to make sure we are ready for them. In this video, we will be taking you through our kidding kid and explaining why each item is important. If you've been through a kidding season and think we have missed something that could be helpful, please comment and let us know! And, of course, don't forget to keep watching our channel so you don't miss the babies being born!

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Kidding is getting closer! This week we start getting our first fresheners ready to be milked post kidding. We also feel for baby movement and tail ligaments, which can indicate when they are ready to go into labor. Plus, we play "Guess how many kids!"

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Baby goats are on the horizon! Time to get the kidding stall ready for action. In this video, we also make some changes to the chicken flocks and share some self-sufficiency updates we are making.

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Alright future landowners, I have a question for anyone interested in buying an off-market piece of land.

Would you be interested in a service that found vacant land in your desired area(s) and had a professional cold caller call land owners on your behalf to see if they are interested in selling directly to you?

You would also receive comprehensive education material that helps you navigate purchasing land from a warm lead. This includes comping (evaluating the value of a property based on comparable properties), due diligence, talking to sellers, financing options, and more.

The service / pricing would have three tiers, depending on how many owners called, and the education material would be included for all three tiers:

4,000 records = $350 ( ~20 - 25 leads) 8,000 records = $650 ( ~40 - 50 leads) 12,000 records = $1,100 ( ~60 - 75 leads)

Your potential savings on a piece of land will often be determined by your negotiation skills, but since you’re going direct-to-seller off-market and realtor fees are removed, likely anywhere from 10-30%. You’re much more likely to find a great deal off-market than on the MLS.

Feel free to reach out with any questions and I’ll be happy to help

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As we near the end of our third beekeeping season, we are finally ready to harvest some honey! Follow along as we show you the process from start to finish, as well as a few fun honey facts and how we decided what to harvest and what to leave behind. We hope you enjoy the honey harvesting process as much as we did.

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Our kidding season is just around the corner!! It's so hard to believe. But it is coming up fast! So we need to get prepared, starting with moving the milking area so we have space in the barn for a kidding stall.

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Hello Everyone, me & my little family are taking the big jump at trying to live self sufficient & achieving financial freedom. We are moving to Jasper, Texas in less than 6 months where we will be starting our build of our tiny home. We have never lived in Texas & I'm just wondering if anyone knows the proper plants that I'll be able to grow there? I understand the climate is completely different there & I'm sure we'll have to build a greenhouse or something like that. Please be kind, knowledge is power & all i'm asking is that you share that with me (:

We've been needing a chicken tractor for a very long time, and we FINALLY got around to building one! Join us as we share how we built our chicken tractor in hopes of giving our chicks a home that allows them to live on grass and act like chickens while also hopefully protecting them from predators.

https://youtu.be/ZJdKjqSHCBw?si=iOQh71CFIAhAPgMX

I might have gotten carried away with a little side project and overdeveloped like crazy.

The site is free to users.

It connects you directly to local farms, ranches, and artisans.

Finding and buying from local meats & produce & personal care goods is WAY TOO HARD.

It shouldn't require a treasure map and a PhD in farmer's market navigation.

On this site you can find everything from grass-fed beef to artisanal soaps.

Here's a taste:

• Meats: Beef, chicken, turkey, goat, lamb, bison, elk, and more
• Produce: Fruits, veggies, herbs, and spices
• Dairy & Eggs: Milk, cheese, pasture-raised eggs
• Pantry items: Raw honey, preserves, jams, baked goods
• Specialty: Wild-caught seafood, jerky, flowers, plants, seeds
• Self-care: Soaps, lotions, creams, balms, essential oils

Cool features:

• 100% free for users
• No registration required
• Zero ads (because who needs more of those?)
• Get notified about local farmer deals (if you want)

Is it perfect? Nope, still ironing out some kinks.

But it's already pretty useful and will become more useful as more farmers/ranchers/artisans join.

www.farmersmarkethaul.com

Thoughts? Suggestions? Anyone actually interested in this sort of thing?

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Eleanor started sitting on 19 eggs. Will she make it to the end of their incubation? How many will hatch? Join us for today's video to find out.

How do you all do property hunting when you already have a specific rough area in mind where you want to buy land?

Do you just drive around the area and look for potential sites to buy? Look up online property sites? Post online or put flyers up in certain towns where you're interested in buying land? Do you use google maps, and if yes, how?

For those that already found their property how did you find it/what methods did you utilize?

Thank you all for your experiences!

Hey fellow gardening enthusiasts!

I’m considering diving into the world of home smart gardens and would love to hear your experiences and opinions. Specifically, I’m looking at options like Click and Grow, Gardyn, Lettuce Grow, Aerogarden, Rise Gardens, and others.

For those who have used these systems, I’d love to know:

• How do they compare in terms of price and value for money?

• What kind of yields can I expect?

• How easy are they to use and maintain?

• Any standout features or drawbacks?

• Your overall satisfaction and whether you would recommend them.

Your insights will be super helpful as I’m thinking about buying multiple systems. Feel free to share any opinions, tips, or personal stories. Thanks in advance for your help!

Happy gardening! 🌱🌿

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With anybody like to partner and open a coming home community I am in Indianapolis I can build and upcycle. If anyone like to sit and chat about somebody there I would love to.

I have 16 acres of monoculture ash woodland in the south west of England that I inherited from my grandfather. It's sadly riddled with dieback and I wanted to take this opportunity to diversify/reinvigorate the ecosystem. I intend to plant new trees, dig ponds, create habitats and wetland, put up bird boxes, bat roosts, and insect hotels. I've been in touch with an ecologist and together we hope to plant violets to encourage the return of the pearl bordered fritillary that used to be common in the area. I also want to make the site a place for the community to come and learn about nature and conservation, through classes, workshops and talks.

The problem is I have no money and I really want to commit to this full time, is there a way I can earn a living doing this? It feels like a pipe dream the idea I could be paid to do something I genuinely want to do, but if there is any way I can i would love some advice, Thanks y'all.

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My kids(5 & 2) & I make dandelion jelly every summer with the dandelions we pick from our yard. Their dad just used ironite on our yard without thinking about the dandelions. Are they still safe to use for edible purposes? If not, how long should we wait before using them again?

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www.justpuregardening.com/_problems_/garden-pests/aphids/

Aphids can reproduce so quickly because female aphids give birth to live young that are already pregnant. In just a couple of weeks, the young reach maturity and give birth to other pregnant nymphs.

A short cycle of reproduction results in exponential population growth and there are many overlapping generations per year.

My parents are selling a beautiful parcel of land located in Upstate New York. It is located in Afton, NY which is in Chenango County.

Are you in search of a peaceful sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the city? This property offers an idyllic setting for building your dream home or vacation getaway.

📍 Beautiful 35.01 Acres of Mostly Wooded Land + Two Flat Fields for Building.

🏡 Build Your Private Haven: Embrace the luxury of privacy by constructing your home set back from the road. With ample space and two expansive flat fields, this property provides the perfect canvas for creating your secluded oasis. Imagine the tranquility of waking up to the harmonious sounds of nature, views of the mountains all surrounded by the beauty of your own land.

I have attached the listing to this post, please delete if not allowed.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/249-Hall-Rd-22_Afton_NY_13730_M92931-95507

It's still early enough to start your garden seeds indoors in many parts of the country. Get a head start on the gardening season and save money by starting your own seeds instead of buying starts from the local nursery. In this video, I walk you through how I start my garden seeds each year, including the supplies needed and the steps to take. Also in this video, come along as we add to our edible landscape in the front yard. Just because you are growing food does not mean you can't have beautiful landscaping! I'll show you what we already have growing and what we are adding this year.

https://youtu.be/LGn7Pk3tMpU?si=-aBgXVoDzhafg\_aE

This was my first attempt at building a cabin. Bought 4.5 acres in east TX and cleared a road and building site. Built a shed to sleep in while we were there and store tools when we weren't there.

Then the shed burned to the ground while we weren't there.

Then my dad died.

Then my wife left.

Then thieves broke in and stole all my tools and equipment.

Then I buckled up and got the damned thing done. It's been quite an adventure but the payoff is amazing.

https://youtu.be/J5O0MnLwhbU

www.justpuregardening.com/_gardening_/growing-guides/how-to-grow-cucumbers/

Cucumbers are easy to grow in most climates. They require soil with good drainage, warm temperatures, at least 6 hours of sun each day, and a lot of water.

By growing this vegetable in your home garden, you can enjoy the taste of different varieties of cucumbers.

https://www.reddit.com/r/livingofftheland/s/pWVZhQSBTL

Not sure how to link a Reddit post but that’s the best I can do for now. I advise you to look at the first post!

Hey guys! So I still aim to create a commune. Keeping the subreddit updated on my progress just because. Also hopefully the continued updates will draw in more attention and as a result, ideas and advice. Since the last post I’ve refined the goal quite a bit and trimmed a lot of naive day dreaming.

Funding

• I am underway to becoming an electrician and plan on being a unionized worker. I’ll make at least 6 figures a year once I’m a licensed hard working journeyman with the potential to earn more, depending on a number of variables. (Skill, qualifications, network, etc)

So no more influencer daydreams. Although I do think documenting the journey would do no harm.

Actionable steps

-I am currently planning and in talks with a few people on Wwoof and have offered my hand in work in exchange for the learning experience of a life time. -Spring has just sprung here and Canada and I will be starting out a small garden for peppers and spices. This will be my first time really gardening and growing food. I aim to make some hot sauce and preserve some. -As I mentioned for funding I am otw to becoming an apprentice. -This post for tips and thoughts. -Research in spare time -Keeping in excellent health -Therapy

Principles

I over the course of my research came across restorative agriculture. The focus of this community will be giving back to the earth and our descendants. Restorative agriculture, a restorative community is the focus.

Please leave all of your thoughts, tips, advice anything that comes to mind!!!

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When you add a new member to a herd, there will always be an adjustment period as the new goat settles in and the herd figures out where everybody fits in the new dynamic. In today's video, we will share how our goats (and us!) are adjusting to having another goat in the herd as well as how Adeline is adjusting to her new home and milking routine.

Good evening!

I am based in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Looking for someone who has the passion but perhaps not the circumstances in having the land or sawmill or whatnot to be able to pursue milling as a hobby or possibly source of income.

I have the land, the space and also can offer accommodations of course. I basically focus entirely on renovations - restoring the old farm and buildings and that alone keeps me very busy.

I am hoping to not only improve the logging and milling operation on the property and to sponsor that - but also to buy material needed to make a shop and wood working equipment so that higher quality wood products could possibly be made. Maple Syrup tapping is also something else I would like to encourage.

No idea how to really approach this - but my friends keep suggesting just posting something and maybe finding someone who is curious and passionate enough.

Ask me anything - hope you all are doing well. Thanks for your time!

www.justpuregardening.com/_gardening_/growing-guides/how-to-grow-tomatoes/

Do you think growing tomatoes is a bit of a tricky task? You’re mistaken. Though these plants are prone to a few problems, you can successfully grow them in your home garden with proper care.

On the commercial level, tomatoes are mostly grown using artificial fertilizers. They are harvested before ripening and travel long distances to reach the supermarket’s shelf. They look nice on the store’s shelves but do not taste as good as homegrown tomatoes.

Homegrown tomatoes will enhance the taste of your salads, pasta, and sauces.

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When you're homesteading, birthday gifts aren't what they used to be... Time to get that stanchion in the barn and put it to use! Not just for trimming hooves, but for milking!! Join us today as we prep the barn to welcome our latest homestead animal--ADELINE!