All about Small Town and Rural Homesteading
Sarah Mitchell has been homesteading in rural Tennessee for over 12 years. She and her husband raise a flock of 30 laying hens, grow a half-acre vegetable garden, and put up hundreds of jars of canned goods every fall. A former schoolteacher turned full-time homesteader, Sarah writes with beginners in mind — breaking down complex rural skills into clear, practical steps that anyone can follow. Her mission is simple: help everyday Americans live a more self-sufficient life, no matter how much land they have.
Discover the 8 best chicken breeds for cold weather and northern climates. Covers frostbite resistance, winter egg production, temperament, and what to look for in a cold-hardy breed.
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Learn how to start homesteading with no money and no land. Practical beginner guide covering skills to build, free resources, container gardening, food preservation, and saving for rural property.
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Learn how to start a backyard chicken flock from scratch. Covers best breeds, coop setup, feeding, predator protection, and everything beginners need to know.
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