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10/22/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Don’t make these 10 mistakes when deciding to live in rural areas

Residents of rural areas have it easier than urban preppers. Townfolk, homesteaders, and people who live off-grid generally have the right skills to survive on their own. However, an article in Survivopedia brings up serious concerns that could compromise your ability to survive in the countryside. Ensuring the health of your livestock and crops You will […]

09/03/2018 / By Rita Winters

What you need to live off the grid without giving up modern comforts

If you’ve decided to go off the grid, you’ve probably figured out that you have to give up certain electronics as well. But fear not, you don’t necessarily have to give up your smartphones nor your computers! Getting “off the grid” basically means creating your own electric supply, thus eliminating your reliance on society. So […]

08/13/2018 / By Russel Davis

The common animal most people are missing from their homestead

With their honking noise and territorial behavior, geese may not be every homesteader’s cup of tea. However, both seasoned and novice homesteaders should consider adding geese to their poultry, as these birds offer so much more than their infamous noise. For one thing, geese have long had a reputation of being self-sufficient poultry. Leave them free roaming […]

08/04/2018 / By Rita Winters

Starting your own farm? 7 Questions to ask yourself first

When starting a small farm, there are considerations you have to make. A small farm is a small business, and as harmless as it may sound, there are painful downsides when it is not managed properly. Nevertheless, a small farm is a good way to fulfill your nutritional and financial needs. Small farms can be […]

07/28/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Taking a closer look at what rural living is really like

Many accounts of living in rural areas tend to be too romanticized. And while moving from the city to the country is almost always life-changing, it’s most likely not because of reasons you imagine. (h/t to NewLifeOnAHomestead.com) Your money goes a long way One of the best things about living in the country is getting […]

01/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Do your homework: Tips for making sure you get a good deal when buying your homestead property

Homesteading isn’t for everyone, especially those who aren’t used to hard work. But if you’ve decided to give it a try, read on for some tips that can help you buy reasonably priced land for your homestead. (h/t to The Survivalist Blog) Things to consider before you purchase any property Check the land and verify […]

12/09/2017 / By Mike Adams

How to protect a newborn baby donkey in freezing weather (PHOTOS)

As Natural News readers well know, I live a rural lifestyle where I care for rescued animals, raise free-range chickens (layers) and practice self-reliance and preparedness skills. Wouldn’t you know, one of my rescued donkeys gave birth to a newborn right before a cold front and five inches of snow hit Texas over the last […]

08/02/2017 / By News Editors

Discredited Forbes.com says self-reliant homesteaders are “delusional” and “mooching” off “civil society”

It’s always interesting reading when someone smug and sanctimonious writes a clueless diatribe about another group of people being smug and sanctimonious. So when I saw that an economist for Moody’s and Forbes had written an op-ed calling self-reliant homesteaders “delusional,” I knew I’d be in for some misinformed hilarity. (Article by Daisy Luther republished from […]

07/08/2017 / By Mike Adams

Health Ranger demonstrates EMP-proof John Deere tractor repair and maintenance (VIDEO)

In the following videos, prepper and survival skills educator Mike Adams (the Health Ranger) walks you through a fuel boot replacement and basic maintenance on an EMP-proof 1970s John Deere tractor. Because these tractors use no electronics or circuit boards, they are impervious to solar flares or EMP attacks. So knowing how to keep them […]

07/06/2017 / By Jayson Veley

5 Survival lessons we can learn from people who haven’t had power in their homes for hundreds of years

What if tomorrow the United States was hit by a massive EMP strike that destroys the power grid and forces the entire population to survive without electricity? In addition to the minor inconveniences, such as the inability to charge your cell phone or the lack of television dinners you’ll be heating up in the microwave, […]

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