Welcome to Self Sufficient Living; On A Farm"Prepare Today For Tommorrow" What does self sufficient living mean to you? Produce your own food, build your own homestead and maintain a frugal life style? 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. Many people find themselves working eighty hours a week just to maintain their lifestyles. They feel trapped by the demands of society and don't see true happiness. 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)! lol... It's not hard. and it's actually quite 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. But reaping the fruits of our labor is a reward in itself. Self sufficient living provides practical, useful information on just about every skill and handicraft under the sun. On this site, you will learn how to practice: 1. alternative energy strategies 2. Planting a garden It's time to get started. 3. preserving your own food is a doable practice for anyone who has sunlight and nutrient soil. 4. raise your own chickens 5. harvesting your own honey 6. and much more! You will be able to try your hand at candle making, broom making and stone masonry. You will discover how to make soap, even tan a hide! Some projects are complicated and trying, construction of a log cabin or installing a solar water heating structure are tasks for someone with experience, skill, and a strong back. But, most of the jobs are well within the capability of the average person, and many are appropriate for family involvement, especially for the kids with parental guidance.
Just a little about myself. My name is Steve Robinson and I have been an elementary teacher for 20 years. I did what my parents expected. I graduated from high school, went to college, became a teacher and later received my masters degree in Educational Administration. Yet, I always dreamt of returning to the mountains. I wanted to live a peaceful, self reliant life as much as possible. My grandparents and great grandparents had done just that. They did not have the privileges and conveniences that we have today. Their lives were simplistic and they actually survived to live a long happy life! They not only survived, but they were more appreciative of the fruits of their labor and self sufficient living was a way of life.
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