Homesteading From ANYWHERE, Ditching The Grocery Store, & Finding Aligned Community With Staci Drovdahl Of The From Scratch Farmhouse

Homesteading, the act of becoming self-sufficient by growing your food, raising livestock, and preserving food, has been gaining popularity in recent years. However, many people are hesitant to start because they live in the city and think they can't homestead. In this blog post, we'll discuss why you can homestead where you are and the obstacles you should consider before taking the leap to buy land and animals.

Homesteading starts in the kitchen and with your cooking skills. Even if you live in an apartment in a city, you can still homestead by sourcing your food locally and cooking from scratch. By supporting local farms, you can still make a significant impact on your health, the environment, the local economy, and the farmers around you. So, homesteading is not only about raising livestock and growing crops, but it is also about becoming more mindful about the food you eat.

However, suppose you want to take the next step and start raising livestock and growing crops. In that case, you should consider the unglamorous side of homesteading, such as the manual labor and the commitment it requires. Homesteading is hard work, and it requires a significant investment of time, energy, and money.

Before jumping into buying land and animals, you should consider your goals, your financial situation, and your lifestyle. For example, if you want to become self-sufficient and live off-grid, you should research the regulations and zoning laws in your area and plan accordingly. You should also consider the cost of the land, the equipment you need, and the cost of feeding and caring for your animals.

Additionally, you should consider the skills you need to learn to be successful in homesteading. You need to learn about animal husbandry, gardening, food preservation, and other skills to be self-sufficient. It is also essential to have a support system, such as a community of homesteaders or a mentor, to help you along the way.

In conclusion, homesteading is not just for people who live in the country; you can homestead where you are. By starting small and sourcing your food locally, you can make significant progress towards becoming self-sufficient. However, if you want to take the next step and start raising livestock and growing crops, you should consider the unglamorous side of homesteading and plan accordingly. Homesteading requires a significant investment of time, energy, and money, but it can be a fulfilling and rewarding way of life if done right.

Listen to Episode 44 of Lifelong Podcast to learn more.