Almost everybody with experience in hunting knows that the best and biggest games are in remote parts of the hunting ground. But what happens when you bag a game you can’t lift in such a remote area? It is a problem deer carts exist to solve. Despite being light, they retain enough strength to carry … Read more
A cultipacker is a piece of agricultural equipment used to remove air pockets from the soil, crush lumps of dirt, and press down small stones to form a smooth seedbed. They are essential to the process of preparing the soil for cultivation. The thing is, industrial cultipackers are always costly. However, you can build a … Read more
While cattle cannot infect humans with warts as they are only contagious among specific species, it can be a devastating experience for both the farmer and the cattle. A contagious and infectious virus causes cattle warts. Infected cattle spread these warts to non-infected cattle. In highly susceptible environments, farmers need to know the various methods … Read more
In January 2017, 1.3 million steers were slaughtered compared to 36,000 bulls in the United States. From this statistic, we can infer that castration has proven economic advantages. There are many methods of castrating livestock, with one of the most common being elastic band application (banding). Generally, the main factors that influence the choice of … Read more
Have a farm or homestead? Looking for a gun to stock the larder or ward off pests and threats? Here is my list of the best guns for a homestead or farm and firearms for securing the ranch. The westward migration prompted by the Homestead Act of 1862 saw families living beyond the bounds of … Read more
Find over 20 federal and private grants for homesteaders, farmers and individuals looking to start a lifestyle in sustainability.
The search for a commune can be challenging. Let’s look at ways to figure out how to find a commune because many people have dreams of homesteading but can’t afford the property necessary to live a homesteader’s life. Are communes a financially viable option? Let’s take a look. Consider the word “homesteading”. Do you imagine … Read more
The interest in organic and sustainable farming is encouraging people to grow their produce. Among all, heirloom tomatoes are seeing immense popularity. What is an heirloom tomato? Well, it is a tomato seed that has been preserved for generations, hence named “heirloom.” Heirloom tomatoes can date back 100+ years. Grown for their color, taste, and … Read more
What is a Rocket Stove? A rocket stove or rocket mass heater is a remarkable way to heat your home, garage, or any other space. It also works very well for cooking food. A rocket stove is highly efficient. It’s fueled by small-diameter pieces of wood placed vertically into a burning chamber. The wood burns … Read more
What is a Root Cellar A root cellar is an underground room or storage area used for keeping food in a constant, cool, and low-humidity environment for extended periods. This is much like what takes place in an underground cave. Whether the temperature at ground level is swelteringly hot or well below freezing, this doesn’t … Read more
