GRIT September/October 2023

GRIT September/October 2023

GRIT September/October 2023 Table of Contents

Stocking a Pantry
Learn how to properly stock and use your pantry.

Living a Zero-Waste Lifestyle
Shifting your lifestyle is never easy. Tips for going zero-waste on a rural homestead.

Grow Your Own Spices
Season your meals with the homegrown seeds of mustard, cumin, and sesame.

Hunting 101
The reality of hunting is more expensive than you’d think.

Everything but the Gobble
When you’ve purchased or harvested a delicious bird, you won’t want to waste a single a morsel of meat.

Choosing Critters
To build impressive genetics into your herd, flock, or fluffle (of rabbits!), be sure to set goals — and don’t hesitate to follow them.

Seasons of the Sheep
Follow a farmer through a year of tending to her herd.

Let’s Go to the Cattle Auction
Whether selling or buying, preparation is key before stepping into a sale barn.

Scrappy Woodworking
Give your workshop leftovers new life with these projects.

Forge Ahead with Blacksmithing
Get all fired up about learning how to weld with a coal forge.

Color Block Mitten Pattern
Keep your hands toasty next winter by tackling this eye-catching project for knitters of any experience level.

GRIT May/June 2026 Image

GRIT May/June 2026

Our View Mail Callin’ Small Boats, Big Fun Make fishing memories with affordable kayaks, canoes, and jon boats. Don’t Wait for Rain Build your own gravity-fed drip-irrigation system for when rain is scarce. Wet and Well-Prepared Avoid calamity when kayaking or rafting by getting back to the water-safety basics. Diving into Dowsing A chance encounter […]
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GRIT March/April 2026

GRIT March/April 2026 Table of Contents The Factory Farm Alternative Big Ag ensnares your food dollars at every turn. Don’t get caught in its web. Phenomenal Pheasants Prepare to provide for pleasing poultry. Batter, Butter, and Blueberries Enjoy cozy mornings with simple recipes for pancakes, waffles, and syrups from GRIT readers. Foaling Around Provide basic […]
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GRIT January/February 2026

GRIT January/February 2026 Table of Contents 50-ish Tips To Save Money A little planning goes a long way. The Great American Family Farm Building — or rebuilding — the family legacy. Grandpa Knows Everything It’s the small things that matter most, especially with children. Comfort Foods Try these hearty soups for the soul. Yellowstone Country […]
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GRIT November/December 2025

GRIT November/December 2025 The Homestead Gift Guide Make it yourself this holiday season. Deer Tallow Skin Care Use every part of the animal for a treat your skin will love. Gumbo Savor this tasty Southern tradition. A Passion for Persimmons Make the most of this delicious native fruit. Rethinking Recycling How recycling has made us […]