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Farming ain't easy. There are so many obstacles that drive small farms and homesteads into consumption, rather than production. Consumtion of dependence, rather production of independence. Here's how to overcome those problems. -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/

When you approach a land project on your homestead, it is easy to default to a DIY mindset. If you don't know the standards for quality work, you are effectively gambling with your property. See also, Professional Work vs. DIY Disasters: What to Watch For, https://youtu.be/OeVzt_ZvvWc Want a thriving small farm or homestead in 12-months or less. Join us for critical skills, https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/ #HomesteadingSkills #LandProjects #LandManagement -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/

It is admirable to dream about starting a small farm or homestead. Yet there is more to gain with a slightly different prospective. Do this to have maximum success with minimum friction on your small farm or homestead. -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/

The well is out. No power. That's just one of the many problems you might face running a small farm or homestead. How to be more resilient and recover quickly from setbacks. -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/

Don't go at it alone. What are the different roles to help you start your small farm, homestead, hunting land, family retreat, or eco-tourism destination? Three key roles. -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/

Controlling asian jumping worms is challenging. Here's one approach that demonstrates both control and systems design. In permaculture the problem is the solution, use flow audits to understand how to control jumping worms. -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/

Your land, your income: Unlock the hidden profit potential of your homestead, even if money isn't your thing. Discover how to break even or better on your small farm or homestead. Attract the eight forms of capital while elevating your healthy lifestyle for generations. This isn't for everyone. Many folks want the struggle of Little House on the Prairie. They don't know that estates like the Biltmore Estate, Renolda, and Monticello had humble beginnings. Nor do they know about thousands of French and English homesteads that endure. This approach is about escaping overwhelm, heavy debt, and unlocking your land's hidden potential. About starting with a relationship with nature, rather than an innate desire to colonize and conquer. To build something on a strong foundation beyond the material. An attitude of production, rather than consumption. Discover concepts like the eight forms of capital, community development, and market-driven agriculture, all within a permaculture ethic that regenerates the land. Justin Hitt is a permaculture design consultant and Virginia master naturalist; learn more at https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/about/justin-hitt-permaculture-design-consultant/ #PermaculitureDesign #HumanScale #HomesteadDesign -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/

Here's an update on my 100 Community Garden Challenge. After contacting many farmers markets, community gardens, and related organizations, here's what happened. -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/

What is the secret to get your homestead up and running before you are too old to do anything? For homesteaders over 40, there is a very real challenge that you can get sick, hurt, or otherwise not be able to do the work necessary to homestead. You either need the means, or the community to sustain this lifestyle. Here's how to do it. -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/

Marketing your small farm is difficult if you are not aware of this strategy. Too many producers struggle to keep up with pricing, volume, and miss lucrative opportunities. If you want your farm to pay for itself, start here. -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/

Despite struggles my 2016 site plan is on track. Despite changing properites. So many set backs, I'm still on track due to this one tool you can start using today. -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/

With all the modern distractions many are seeking a more simple life. They want to go off grid, or start a homestead. Here's something to consider that gets a lot of folks in trouble. Here's how to know if the homesteding lifestyle is right for you. -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/

A farm stand sounds like the perfect way to serve your community, sell surplus produce, and introduce your passion. You might event make a little bit of money. Here's an argument for and against farm stands, plus alternatives that may better build community. If there is enough interest in this topic I'll start interviewing farmers to share their farm stand experiences. Keep those questions comming, it's really helping the homesteading conversation. -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/

I made seedballs, broadcast them, and the results weren't what I expected. Here's the problem with seedballs. Discover a way to better understand what happened so you don't make the same mistakes. -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/

Agricultural or Farm Marketing Cooperatives benefit retal sales in so many different ways. Discover how to get started and benefit from a marketing cooperative in your area. Or establish your own farm marketing cooperative. -- For more resources for permaculture design and regenerative farming, as well as breaking even on your small farm, visit https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/newsletter/