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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Go Wildcrafting!

No matter where you live, you can create an income stream, or…

Catherine Lugo Catherine Lugo

Ten Ways to Stand Out at the Farmers’ Market (and Make More Money)

It’s finally time for homesteaders to start thinking about spring.  Thinking about…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Moss for Beauty and Profit

After reading a story on this very website about collecting items in…

Kathy Kish Kathy Kish

My Potbellied Piggy Bank: Selling Potbellied Pigs on the Homestead

I wasn’t sure how much a pair of potbellied pigs would amount…

Nicholas Vrchoticky Nicholas Vrchoticky

Growing Spices on the Homestead

Almost every homestead I know of has found a way to incorporate…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Starting a Micro-Creamery on the Homestead

Operating a micro-creamery is an option for those looking for niche farming…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

American Farmers Today Part One: The Whitmires

I recently watched a movie produced by Robert Kenner called Food, Inc., a…

Karyn Sweet Karyn Sweet

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

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

Skills That Pay the Bills: Self-employment for Homesteaders

You finally did it!  You managed to get away from the madness…

Regina Anneler Regina Anneler

5 Ways to Earn Income from Your Homestead

Your homestead land is an excellent investment, and many don't realize how…

Stacey Bailiff Stacey Bailiff

Your Virtual Homestead

Homesteading offers so many opportunities to create a balanced life, live sustainably,…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Marketing Homestead Products

At one time or another, nearly all homesteaders desire to make their…

Regina Anneler Regina Anneler