What is a Homestead?What exactly is a homestead? The most obvious meaning is a "home or a dwelling" but the term homestead has come to mean so much more in recent years. The Back-to-the-Land Movement in the 1970's brought about a new meaning for homesteads. They became known as the dwellings of individuals who appreciated a rich, thrifty country-style life full of self satisfaction and self-sufficiency. This rewarding lifestyle choice can be appreciated and lived whether you live in a rural country area or in a big city. Homesteaders
as we know them today strive to live a more self sufficient life, a life
that is not entirely dependent upon local grocers, storefronts,
energy companies, and the like. Among the many and varied
interests of homesteaders and potential homesteaders are the
following: * Gardening - Growing their own organic produce * Raising livestock * Food conservation and storage * Producing their own food - bread, cheese, milk, meat, etc. * Making their own clothing and household items * Conserving energy and using alternative energy * Using renewable and recyclable materials * Using homeopathic or natural remedies for illness * Living in harmony with nature
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