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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Cattle

The Economics of Dairy Goats

Milk prices have certainly gotten higher in the last few years, high…

Allena Jackson Allena Jackson
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Bartering

To Sew or Not to Sew

When people think about all the many different tasks that are done…

Melody Cox Melody Cox
Make money from trees on the homestead
Edible landscaping

Making Money From Trees on Your Homestead

Most homesteads, even those aiming for very high self-sufficiency, cannot live entirely…

Elizabeth Waddington Elizabeth Waddington
Homesteading

Grant Writing for Homesteaders: Go Get That Money!

We all have dreams for our farms, but often the dream is…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores
make money selling crafts, best selling crafts
Homesteading

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, how to start a csa, successful CSA, CSA, Community Supported Agriculture, start a CSA, operating a CSA, homesteading
Homesteading

Tips for Starting a CSA, Successfully

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

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores
Lessons Learned When Starting a Home-based Business, soap-making business, goat's milk soap, homestead business, homesteading
Homestead products

Lessons Learned When Starting a Home-based Business

I didn’t plan for a home-based business when I expressed concern for…

Gretchen Gundrum Gretchen Gundrum
freelance writing, tips for freelance writers, Writing Right for Money, writing for money
Homesteading

Writing Right for Money: Get Your Home Business Off the Ground and Get Out of the Grind

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

Barbara Bamberger-Scott Barbara Bamberger-Scott
Homesteading

Selling What You Make Online

  It is indeed a strange paradox that the internet enables me…

Jeremy Pellani Jeremy Pellani
Obtaining Self-Employment
Chickens

Obtaining Self-Employment

  Unfortunately, many of you reading this article, like me, are tied…

Tracy Breen Tracy Breen
Your Business Niche
Chickens

Your Business Niche: Identifying and Filling a Void in the Marketplace

  Regardless of where your homesteading is located, one thing is certain……

Carolyn Evans-Dean Carolyn Evans-Dean
Building

You Can Afford Your Homestead Dream, Part Two: Transform That Crummy Trailer into A Dream Home

  In my previous article, “You Can Afford Your Homestead Dream,” I…

Tony Colella Tony Colella