MODERN HOMESTEADING: HOW TO GET STARTED

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Today, the heart of modern homesteading embraces practices that promote sustainability. It's about zero-waste living and making your own cleaning supplies.

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6 Fast Rules For Making Bread

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Modern homesteading offers the opportunity to use the modern technology available today to help modern-day homesteaders meet various aspects of their sustainable living goals.

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You can sell eggs, meat, etc. you produce from your homestead.

Start a homestead blog, or teach others skills you learned via workshops.

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Developing multiple income streams from farming activities in a rural life is key to making this lifestyle work.

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