Your guide to the homesteading lifestyle — from choosing your land and setting up your first homestead to growing food, raising animals, and living more self-sufficiently.
Homesteading: Building a Life Rooted in the Land
Homesteading is one of the fastest-growing lifestyle movements in the US. Whether you’re dreaming of a rural property in one of the best states for homesteading or starting small with backyard chickens and a kitchen garden, the principles are the same: grow more, depend less, and live intentionally.
It’s a journey that starts with a decision — to take back control of your food, your energy, and your time. Our guides cover every step of that journey, from the beginner’s guide to starting a homestead to living off-grid and understanding homestead exemptions that can reduce your property taxes.
This section is growing. We’re regularly adding new guides covering food preservation, water systems, livestock, and more.
Your Homesteading Journey: Where to Start
Not sure where to begin? Start with these essential guides.
- How to Start a Homestead: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide — the essential first read
- The Best States for Homesteading in the US — where to put down roots
- Living Off-Grid on a Homestead — energy independence and off-grid systems
- How to Set Up Your Own Greenhouse — extending your growing season
- The Best Pig Breed for a Homestead — choosing livestock that fits your land
- Homestead Tax Exemptions Explained — reduce your property tax bill
Browse All Homesteading Articles
Our collection of homesteading guides is growing — check back regularly for new additions.
- How to Start a Homestead: Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide
- Living off grid in Homestead
- How to set up your Greenhouse – a beginner’s guide
- Best pig breed for a Homestead
- The Best States for Homestead
- What is a Homestead Exemption and how do you apply for it?
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The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.
Masanobu Fukuoka, ‘The One-Straw Revolution’
Why should you read our articles?
Our articles are written by Zoe and Noah, two passionate farmers who live and breathe the sustainable lifestyle on their homestead. Here’s why you should trust their insights:
- Experience: Zoe and Noah have hands-on experience in farming and homesteading, bringing practical knowledge to their writing and guides.
- Passion: They both have a deep love for the environment and sustainable living, which shines through in their way of writing.
- Relatability: Their journey from urban life to farming resonates with many readers seeking a similar path. Get the odd answers you seek!
- Sustainability: They practice what they preach, minimizing their environmental impact by growing their own food.
- Family Values: Their transition from city life to farming underscores the importance of work-life balance and the rewards of a simpler, more connected (and down to earth) lifestyle.