Self-employment

Homesteading articles about Self-employment pertaining to homesteaders, farming, animal husbandry, gardening, history, and myriad other topics discussed at Homestead.org, collected over two decades from experienced homesteaders who know what they’re talking about.

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Recurring Revenue From Your Homestead: CSAs, Herd Shares, and Subscription Boxes

Living on a homestead is wonderful.  Figuring out how to make a…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

How to Start, Operate, and Market a Niche Homestead Business

There are as many reasons to start a homestead as there are…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Become Rich by Being Poor on Purpose

My engineer friend in Dallas said, “This is the third year my…

Anthony Okrongly Anthony Okrongly

Ten Humble Country Callings: Homestead Gigs

If you live beyond the sidewalks (or are planning to move there)…

Catherine Lugo Catherine Lugo

Five Fun Farmers’ Market Products: Draw Interest to Your Table

Participating in a farmers' market is a great income opportunity that allows…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Homestead Herb Business

There are so many possibilities when it comes to earning an income…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Making Money & Making a Difference: My Experience Teaching ESL Online

Have you ever wondered if you could make some extra money by…

Kathy Kish Kathy Kish

The Economics of Dairy Goats

Milk prices have certainly gotten high enough that many of us small…

Allena Jackson Allena Jackson

Butter ‘N’ Eggs Without the Manure! Saving Money on the Homestead

Two Decembers ago I was sitting on the porch enjoying the smell…

Crafty Cash: Put Your Hobbies to Work

Homesteaders have long been some of the most creative folks around.  We’re…

Bonnie Lavigne Bonnie Lavigne

Tips for Starting a CSA, Successfully

Many people begin homesteading as a way to escape the rat race…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Got the Blues? It’s a Good Thing, if They’re Blueberries!

I know somewhere there must be someone who doesn’t like blueberries.  I’ve…

Ed Mashburn Ed Mashburn

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