A LONG TIME COMING
by S.M.R. Saia
As an army brat, Shannon grew up in a string of suburbs, but she has roots in rural Mississipi, where during summer vacations she watched her grandparents raise cows and later, pine trees. They showed her how to garden, forage, fish, and preserve food – though she didn't realize or appreciate how much they were teaching her at the time. Now that they have both passed on, she's having to relearn it all herself. You can follow her family's suburban homesteading efforts at Homestead on Earth.
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THE FOXWOOD FARM – TRANSITIONAL TRADITIONS
by Becky & Andy Sell
Andrew and Rebekah live on a fourth generation farm in Omro, Wisconsin, where they are transitioning the farm to an organic, grass-fed meat and produce CSA along with educating friends and family on the wonders of raw foods. For more information, check out their day to day blog at The Foxwood Farm.
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RURAL LEGEND
by Brent & LeAnna Alderman Sterste
Brent and LeAnna live in Western Massachusetts and are trying to preserve their rural heritage for themselves and their two young daughters. Despite living in an urban area, they’re having a ton of fun rediscovering some old-fashioned skills and making their home into the best little farmhouse their depressed former mill-town has ever seen.
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A LAKESIDE VIEW
by Cindy Murphy
Master gardener, certified nurseryman and freelance writer, Cindy Murphy reports from rural Michigan and Lake Michigan’s eastern shores.
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RUSS-STICK RAMBLINGS
by Sherry & Russ Sutherby
At Russ-Stick Acres, life is simple, but demanding. It is also rewarding. Every building on our 40-acre farm is hand constructed by Russ. The animals on the farm include Alaskan and Siberian sled dogs, BLM adopted Mustangs, Irish Dexter cattle, Heritage Breed chickens, and American Silver Fox rabbits. Follow along with the Russ-Stick Acres daily picture blog.
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GARDENING WITH VICKIE
by Vickie Morgan
Vickie and her husband Bat live on just under an acre of land with a vegetable, herb, and flower gardens. This year they have gone organic – no fertilizer (only compost) and no pesticides. In Michigan the vegetable garden usually starts on Memorial Weekend, so come and go through the summer with us. Read more on Gardening in Lower MI.
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HOMESTEADING WITH MRS. D
by Robyn Dolan
At age 34 Robyn Dolan traded city life for the High Desert "wilderness" of Northern Arizona. She has been working backwards ever since. More of her true homesteading adventures and her homemade soaps and lotions can be found on Mrs. D's Homestead.
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LOAGAN RANCH
by Elizabeth Furry
Welcome to my life here on Loagan Ranch under the great open skies of Northern Nevada! I am the wife of 20 years to my high school sweetheart and the mother of three country girls. Join my family in the day to day happenings of running an equine farm/ranch. Experience our passion for these beautiful creatures. Through my eyes you will get to see the romantic and not-so-romantic side of living on a horse ranch. Come visit us at Loagan Ranch and
Horsetweet.com.
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FEATHER BRAINED
by Michelle Hernandez
Michelle and her husband have enjoyed their time on their 5-acre homestead. Michelle got into backyard poultry this past year and has not been able to get them off the brain since. She helped organize Austin's First Funky Chicken Coop Tour and now serves as the Assistant Coordinator for The Austin Backyard Poultry Meetup. She enjoys sharing her urban farming experiences with fellow enthusiasts. Visit her at Welcome to the Funny Farm.
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FLOCKING TO THE CITY
by Cevan Castle
Cevan Castle moved from the suburbs to Detroit a decade ago and quickly became an active participant in the city’s urban agriculture movement. Castle now explores the addition of chickens to the inner-city home garden. Along with urban agriculture, she enjoys welding projects, historic home renovation, and grass roots community development.
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NEWS FROM THE NEST
by Lori Dunn
Sawyer turned freelance photographer, Lori Dunn shares the joys of living the GRIT lifestyle in remote Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
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FEED ME FARMS
by Sandy Bates Bell
Sandy lives on her crazy talented artist boyfriend's big farm (5th generation to live here) with seventy or so Brahman cattle, a family of miniature donkeys, several spoiled rotten bottle fed calves, a miniature Zebu bull, lots of crazy chickens and Guineas, 4 dogs and 2 very fat cats. You can read more about her at Feed Me Farms.
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JOURNEY TO A LIFE OF OUR OWN
by Tricia Millix
Currently living in the Northeast corner of Connecticut in the small town of Willington, Tricia and her husband, Tyler, are the proud parents of five children. They have a small farm and bakery, you can visit them at www.millixfamilyfarm.com.
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TACKLING THE COUNTRY LIFE
by Steve Daut
Steve and Sue Daut decided they were becoming citified and moved to 2 acres and a pond near Chelsea, Michigan. Steve hopes to complete many projects while rediscovering the country life.
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LIFE AND ADVENTURES AT DIAMOND W RANCH
by Jacqueline Wilt, R.N., C.E.M.T.
Jackie is a nurse and Certified Equine Massage Therapist who lives on a ranch in the Flint Hills of Wabaunsee County, Kansas, with her husband, Doug, and their young daughter, Kate. They raise registered Boer goats, and Jackie works on certifying others in equine massage therapy.
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BACKYARD POULTRY WITH THE CHICKEN WHISPERER
by Andy G. Schneider
Better known as the Chicken Whisperer, Andy is the host of “Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer.” A nationally broadcast radio show all about keeping backyard poultry, and living a self sufficient lifestyle. Tune in every Saturday morning at 9:00am EST at Radio Sandy Springs. Over the years he has helped many people start their very own backyard flocks.
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GROWING POSSIBILITIES
by Paul Gardener
Paul and his family live in suburban Utah and over the last few years have started to redefine what “normal” means. They raise chickens, cook and bake from scratch, and grow much of their own food on their ¼ acre lot in the burbs. Now they’re trying to help others see what’s possible by sharing their experiences. Read more about their journey at A posse ad esse.
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NEWS FROM RAZOR FAMILY FARMS
by Lacy Razor
Living the GRIT life in Harris County, Georgia, Lacy and Josh Razor report on their adventures with everything from making use of seasonal garden bounty to building farm structures with recycled materials. For even more from Lacy and Josh, visit Razor Family Farms.
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