Self Sufficient Living; On a Farm

"Prepare Today For Tommorrow"

"What does self sufficient living mean to you?"

Produce your own food, unplug from the electric grid, build your own homestead and maintain a frugal life style?

Did you know… it is a lifestyle for many people today and... the way things are looking... it may become a norm of our future?

So, you might ask, "where do I start?"

Well, you've already taken the first step by finding us.

 Now, it's time to get yourself involved and frankly, the World  really wants and  needs your participation.  

Become informed!   Gather as much as you can.  A Good physical reference bookl in time of need is important.  Self-Sufficient Life by John Seymour is an excellent place to start. 

Just remember History always repeats itself!

Today’s economy is becoming more and more difficult and complicated. The cost of living has sky rocketed and has put a tremendous strain on many households.

Yes, it is hard work, but also enjoyable! 

Wouldn't it be great to grow tomatoes that taste good, or bake bread that does not have additives, and enjoy holidays that are not commercialized?

With today's economy, we tend to opt for the quickest solution for our day to day needs. We rely on store bought goods to get us through. Back to basics living is what this website is all about.

Don't get me wrong, buying what we need is sometimes essential and convenient. After all, our society is based on the monetary system. But reaping the fruits of our labor is a reward in itself.

Self sufficient living intentions are to provide practical, useful information and resources on just about every homestead skill and handicraft imaginable.

We hope to provide the boost that you will need to get you back to the basics of living and help you become a successful homesteader and even an entreprenuer!

Become more self sufficient
Take these skills and create your own farm/home based business.

If you enjoy country living or even live in urban or rural communities, you too can have self sufficient living. You can grow a garden in your backyard, build a greenhouse, raise chickens for eggs and meat, milk your own cow(that might be hard if you're urban)!

Check out these Green Business ideas for small farmers and homesteaders.There are a variety for businesses you can start from your home....some involve livestock, gardening, and some are office and community involvement.

You will be able to try your hand at Candle making, broom making and stone masonry. You will discover how to create Lucious Soaps and even tan a hide!

All the necessary skills are presented in detail and can be easily obtained and mastered to help you on your way to self sufficient living.

Emergency Food Kits are also available. They are preserved in liquid nitrogen and will last up to 25 years.

We just don't know what is in our future, but I plan on being prepared Order for your family today!

I also share stories from my farm and how my day begins before sunrise and ends well past dark. Oak Springs Mountain Ranch Yes, I do have a farm and it keeps me pretty busy.

Farming is a GREAT WAY OF LIFE and it's where I belong. And with today's technology many of us are able to stay on the farm. Here's how I began my homestead adventure. Farm Office

We would love to hear how you use self sufficient living in your daily lives as well.

 Contact Us if we can be of any help.

My Self Sufficient Blog
The Self Sufficient Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to self-sufficient-farm-living.com Web site. Subscribe here.
52 Best Self Sufficient Ways
A list of 52 Best Self Sufficient Ways
Farm Business Ideas
Farm Business Ideas for the new entrepreneur. Many of these jobs take place on the farm. Follow you passion, that's what I do.
Work From Home; experience, strategies, and struggles
A farmer, 45 miles to the nearest city, tells his story of financial freedom from the and work from home struggles.
Homesteading Your Home
Homesteading your home offers careful planning with a modest investment. Almost anyone can turn the dream of buying a small farm or a few acres of country land and building a home into a reality.
Planting A Garden
Planting a garden provides many benefits in itself. It makes me feel like I am a partner of the land . A successful garden requires careful planning and design. Find your garden information here.
Animal Husbandry Books
Best animal husbandry books on raising and caring for Livestock. Health=Value=Wealth
Raising Livestock
Raising Livestock provides meat, milk, eggs and heavy work too.
Beekeeping
Beekeeping is a hobby that yields so much satisfaction in return for such a small investment in money and labor.
Used Farm Equipment Classifieds
Up-to-date listing of the best used farm equipment classifieds . Find exactly what your farm needs are here. We can accomplish much more in a day then the old timers could in a month.
Fence Styles
Fence styles have evolved throughout the centuries into a panorama of varieties designed to suit specific needs.
Flower Garden Ideas
Flower garden ideas and organic vegetable ideas for companion planting.
Fruits and Nuts
By raising your own fruits and nuts, you gain freshness and a range of flavor that cannot be matched by store bought fruit.
Renewable Energy All Across the Nation
The energy joyride came to a sudden stop in 1973 and again in today's economy. Renewable Energy is making the best of the crisis.
Country Cooking Recipes
Many of the Country Cooking Recipes have been collected from my family kitchen. There's nothing better then tasteing down home country cooking.
Online Food Calculator
Use this Free online food calculator to help your family measure annual food storage.annual food storage calculator.
Herbal Medicine
Growing your own herbs is the best way to obtain ingredients for herbal medicine, since the effectiveness of most herbs is highest when the leaves are fresh. you can collect herbs in the wild,
Legal Homeschooling
Learn the legal homeschooling laws in your state and get off to a good start homeschooling your children.
Self Sufficient Farm Living
There is nothing like the feeling of self sufficient farm living. Why pay the high prices of today's economy when you can make or build it yourself.
Self Sufficient Farm Living Newsletter
Self Sufficient Farm Living Newsletter gives update on new articles monthly
Great Resources
A listing of Great Resources that I hope will help my visitors find what they are looking for.
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