Homesteader Life

In the past we have discussed here at Homesteader Life some of the reasons why, contrary to the latest big ag spin doctors, large scale “factory farms” can not and should not be considered Family Farms. Here are a few more thoughts on the subject.
Some time ago I picked up a copy of the […]

Yesterday we worked on building some fence for the dry cows. My dad, the two oldest boys and myself. Three generations on that crew! It was a warm day, in the 80s, and the sun was making itself known. As we worked our way down along the edge of the woods […]

Here’s a picture of Isaiah. He will be 8 months old tomorrow. He’s such a happy boy! He loves his brothers and is doing everything he can to catch up with them. He’s crawling all over the place and pulling himself up on everything. Before we know it he’ll be walking!

I have been reading 50 Years a Hunter & Trapper to the boys. They love it. If you have youngsters in the house that like hunting and trapping, they won’t be able to put it down. Its a great little book of 318 pages. Best part is, it only costs $5.95 […]

It seems the work of Mark Kastel, of Cornucopia Institute, has finally started to pay off. We can only hope that Aurora dairy in Colorado might be next.
Read the story here.

Folks that read this blog are some of nicest folks you’ll ever find. I’ve often been surprised with something in my mailbox from someone that reads this blog. Never know what it will be, books, garlic powder, you name it. Emails from folks that encourage us and folks that just want to let […]

One thing that I’m thankful for is that my children are growing up to notice the things going on around them. They have a keen sence of our farm as a little ecosystem of its own, our little world—if you will. The boys know where the does have there fawns bedded down, the […]

Here’s a new online magazine you all might enjoy. They have some interesting articles in their first issue. The owners homestead in my “other home state” of Alaska. Well, there I go saying the “A” word again. Preparing myself for little voices…..