Solutions to Modern Homesteading Challenges - 3708

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Today I dig into why homesteading isn’t a trend. It’s a return to being human. We’ll look at what’s driving the movement, the real challenges modern homesteaders face, and how to overcome them with practical systems, mindset, and action.

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Why I feel homesteading has become so popular and will only get more so
Challenges to modern homesteaders and ways to get past them
Land Access
Use what you have
Understand even a quarter acre can feed you
Incorporate a "Hunter Gather" mind set
Be patient and "do the work"
Government
Design around the restrictions
Be creative in how you cheat the system
Avoid areas of high regulation if you can
Work to change regulations (least effective)
Knowledge
Use the internet (intelligently)
Design a system multiple ways before committing to it
Start with only one or two things, get them working fully
If you do nothing else with permaculture learn zone thinking
Unreasonable Expectations
Start out with a modest goal (10% of your food)
Be patient, you will get better with time
Forget about being "completely self sufficient"
Make the journey enjoyable, if you are miserable you are doing it wrong
Time
Again think in permaculture zones
Use automation
Perfect a system before adding another
Design in seasonal breaks
Money
Make more, save more, spend less
Become an adept scavenger (craigslist FTW)
Think maximum ROI starting out
Set and stick to a budget
Make some of your hobbies pay for themselves
Staying Motivated (significant results)
Microgreens and baby greens
Aquaponics or hyrdroponics
Quail, Chickens or Ducks
Composting systems
Mushrooms
Final Thoughts - Don't be afraid to over simplify, in fact make it a goal