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While searching for some information on self sufficiency and producing food for your own family I came across a website with a review of the book, “The Backyard Homestead.”

This book is of interest to those of you that have small areas of property and will guide you in the best methods of raising meat and plant food in small spaces.  Self sufficiency in these times is paramount.  I would not say that I am in the survivalist mode but it does not hurt to think small and grow enough food to take care of your immediate loved ones.  Read more... (254 words, estimated 1:01 mins reading time)

With a plentiful supply of used farm machinery I am not surprised that the family farm is not what it was. I come from a long line of farmers. My family homesteaded the plains near Eureka Il back before Illinois was a state. For years I watched as farm equipment was used and modified to fit the needs of the farmer. My family was a hearty bunch, waking up before dawn and working all day no matter what the weather. The chores had to be done. I remember being told the animals do not like the storm but they can’t feed themselves. Since they feed us with their lives and offspring the least we could do is feed and water them on a daily basis. This was a requirement on the farm, not to mention cleaning up the feed when it came out the other side, but I won’t go there.  Read more... (433 words, estimated 1:44 mins reading time)