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Finding Community on the Homestead: Your People are Out There.

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Christine Wolfsong Cunningham

Homesteading can be a solitary affair and finding community on the homestead can be difficult.  Something about living in tune with the land calls to our spirit like nothing else can.  If we’re lucky, we can find that one person, a partner who hears the call too.

Sometimes, though, there comes an urge to find more than just one… to find folks with a same mind, who want to live away from the hustle and bustle of the city, who want to grow tremendous amounts of food, who want to raise their own meat animals.  In my experience, this urge to find people happens when I’m looking for information on a specific topic, or for day labourers (beyond the few reliable and trustworthy friends we have) for building projects.

One of the joys of this modern age of computers and information travelling around the world in seconds, is that it’s not too hard to find those who also long to live off the land.  More to the point, it’s not too hard to find those who are already doing just that… and are willing to share how they are doing it.

From early on in our relationship, my hubby and I knew, one day, we’d be living in the country.  It was something we discussed on our second date.  He was a hunter living with his mom, brother, and uncles to help offset some bills; I was a gardener, stuck living in an apartment with a roommate, uncomfortable with so many people around me.  We saw kindred spirits in each other, in that longing to be outside of the city, living on land that was ours, being (in our minds) free.

It took us 14 years to get there, and that’s okay.  There was always something that derailed us from getting where we wanted to be, but the dream never truly died.

In the time between our initial moment of recognition of the desire to live off the land, and the moment we actually made the land purchase, I wanted to find the best local places from which to source food.  I had hoped that along the way, while purchasing directly from farms, that I could “pick the brains” of the people who were already doing the work that we wanted to be doing.  I wanted to build a support community, where we could turn for assistance, and in turn, would offer our help in exchange.

The first task that I set for myself, was finding a local source for eggs.  That might sound like it should be an easy task, but, it unfortunately wasn’t.  I spent countless hours online, looking for local farmers advertising their eggs for sale.  I knew I wanted farm fresh; I knew I wanted to be able to talk directly to the farmer; and, honestly, I was hoping to find someone who would let us come and see their operation.

Finding Community on the Homestead

The first place I checked was with the local Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) groups.  That led me to a directory of local (and some not quite so local) farms that were selling meats, produce, and some eggs.  However, what I was running into were programs that wanted to sell a share, or a half-share, of product for the summer time.  I wasn’t looking for vegetables.  In our yard in the city, I had a garden big enough, and planted intensely enough, that I could put up just about enough food for the winter and into the next growing season.  Buying into a CSA share program was not what I was looking for.

All this investigation on my part lead me to many Facebook pages of farms in the province.  And then, by sheer luck of the draw, I found the one farm that would eventually become my source for farm-fresh eggs… Ivy Hill Farm.  It was through their Facebook page that I “met” Farmer Sue.  For the next two years, I bought eggs from her weekly.  She invited us out to the farm to meet their animals and our families became friends.  I will admit, I was the annoying friend always asking questions about every little farm-related thing.  From chickens to cattle to horses to feeds, if I thought of it, I asked her about it.  Ahh, but Farmer Sue was patient with me, and answered every question she could, and redirected me to others when she couldn’t.

Then, I learned about Open Farm Day.  It’s an event put on by the provincial agricultural department, with a plethora of farms opening their operations up to consumers so they can see what goes into farming on a daily basis.  I felt like I hit the jackpot with this!  We made our lists, we planned our day and went off to the farms that were interesting to us.  That first year we were up early and went to 3 different farms: a dairy, a large bison operation, and a horse breeding/training farm.  At each one, we asked questions and learned everything we could in the time we had.

Even now, nearly four years into our farm-life journey, we still check out the brochure for Open Farm Day when it comes, and, if there’s a farm on the list working with something we’d love to try (eventually), we make sure we go.

This type of networking is invaluable, especially for anyone interested in getting into selling any extras, like meat and eggs.  For us, the emphasis has been on the care protocols for animals.  Selling of anything has been secondary, because we wanted to be sure any animals we raised for consumption were raised in the best possible way, for ourselves and for the animals.

For each of the farms we visited, I found their Facebook pages and followed them.  Then, I began to look at Facebook groups.  Did you know there are Facebook groups for just about anything?  I was happily surprised to see so many agricultural ones, including many that cater to female farmers.

I also found a few groups that catered to people in my local area.  This, I discovered, could be a double-edged sword.  Most of the people I met via the groups had been easy going, happy to share knowledge, or willing to host workshops for a small fee.  I have always thought that hosting a well-taught workshop for whatever skill one had was a great idea.  Ultimately, I wanted to be able to grow my homestead from a small hobby into a business that sustained itself through sales and teaching, with a hint of agri-tourism thrown in.

What I didn’t know was that there are some who are disdainful of anyone who dares to charge any sort of fee for teaching, and I felt the wrath of a few folks when I made mention of how we were hoping to teach a class in butchering chickens.

Reactions ranged from surprise that I would charge for knowledge easily found on YouTube, to downright nasty and threatening messages.

While unpleasant and surprising, the experience did teach me a few things:

1.  Not everyone is going to be happy with how you do things.

2.  Some people are happier when they are being nasty.

3.  This one is most important: when you run into folks like that, those are not the people you want in your community.  Weeding them out of your potential-homesteader garden early is critical.

Undeterred, I continued to explore the buy-and-sell groups for our area, and I have had some wonderful experiences.  We found our year-old laying hens in a local buy/sell group, as well as our piglets.  In fact, our piglets ended up coming from a neighbour that we hadn’t yet met.  This year, when we look to replace our layers, we’ll contact the same person, just because the experience with him was so positive.  There’s also the bonus of being able to take hens that were used in a commercial operation and give them a second chance at life on a small farm.  We’re like that here… we’re second-chance kinda people.

Our greatest place for finding community, though, has been with our neighbours, and our local horse-community.  Yes, horses on a homestead are luxuries, but, many of their needs are transferable to other livestock.  Quality feed, good vet care, and knowledgeable advisors are all things that are vital to having happy, healthy livestock.

Truth be told, the love of horses is what started us on our journey into homesteading and farm life.  Long before we bought our piece of land, our daughter was taking riding lessons, and the draw towards having our own horses, on our own land reignited our desire for living outside the city limits.

Ultimately, it was through the folks who own the stable that we found our hay supplier.   As everyone who has livestock knows, a reliable source for quality hay is worth its weight in gold.  Our first year with the horses, hay was a hit-or-miss situation.  That which wasn’t full of foxtail was great hay, but foxtail is a no-no for horses, and some of the bales were so full of it, there was no picking it out.  That year I burned about 10,000 pounds of hay.  It was sheer luck that my husband was chatting with the barn manager at the stable, and mentioned we had this issue.  She was sure their guy would have enough to be able to supply a hobby farm like ours, so she suggested we talk to the stable owner and get his number.  The rest is, as they say, history.  We are lucky to have a reliable source for great hay.  That’s an important thing to have in place when the homestead grows by a milking animal and steers for the freezer.  Similarly, we found our vet and our hoof care specialist via the local horse-community.

Our neighbours have been invaluable when it comes to help on the homestead.  Moving into a new community, we needed to find things like feed for our piglets and chickens, someone to pump the septic tank as needed (and, ultimately, repair septic system… but that’s a whole different story!), a source for building materials for fencing and shelters, plus a place to get gravel for the driveway and topsoil to rejuvenate the garden areas, before the horse manure had a chance to cook in the compost pile.  Being able to ask neighbours for ideas on who to use for these services has been, and continues to be, a great thing.  And, there is the added bonus of keeping the community economy strong by using local people and their products.

At the end of the day, we’ve been lucky to be able to find, and build, the supportive community that we have.  From neighbours around the old home in the city, to new neighbours of the Farm; from folks we’ve met online and have become real-life friends with, to those far away in cyberspace, but who share the same dreams and goals.  Not to mention the livestock communities, be they horse, pig, chicken, or cattle.

The main thing we’ve learned is that in order to find those with like minds, and to build any sort of community, it takes work.  Realistically, you get out of it what you put in—just like anything in life.  If you’re not willing to put in the time to find those of like mind, build a relationship, and offer a helping hand when and where you can, then, when you need a helping hand, chances are, you’re going to on your own.

Having those people who are willing to have your back when you need it is not something we can take for granted.  You never know when you might need a hand to chase down those ornery ponies who’ve escaped in the middle of the night because they imagined some crazy predator is going to eat them and made a run through the fence… but the predator turns out to be nothing more than a tarp flapping in the wind.

Not that I would know anything about having naughty ponies like that.  Not at all.  My horses are perfect darlings who would never, ever run from a perfectly mundane thing like a flapping tarp.

I’m just glad that when my neighbour called and said “Uh, I just saw your horses running past our living-room window,” her next statement was “I’ll meet you outside.”  Thank goodness!

Christine Wolfsong Cunningham

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  • I would like to meet a woman that wants to live off grid and has christian values and knows a little about farming also would not mind relocating to NC. hope to talk soon thank you for reading this skip

    • Hello Charles, I'm and attractive, God fearing Christian Woman who is very resourceful and energetic who desires the same to live off grid and Homestead. I consider myself a patriotic American also and am a wonderful cook! My name is Jennifer and I can be reached at jmcastagna@hotmail.com

      • Hi Jennifer I have a 15 acre homestead about 40 minutes outside of Albany NY completely self-sufficient with a 1 acre pond stocked, over a hundred sugar maple trees, and beehives, if you're interested My email is highmountainsman54@gmail.com...John

      • hello,there.my name is scott.just relocated to greeneville tn.awesome place.looking for a partner.im 50 yrs old

  • hello Charles, maybe we should talk. do you have an email to share?
    I just stumbled upon this page and know noting about it, there doesn't appear to be a way to communicate privately here.
    I was actually looking to see if there was some sort of website/forum for people interested in homesteading, as I currently have exactly zero people to talk to about it.
    I noticed that your comment is fairly current so I thought I'd reply, as I would love to find someone on the same page as me......maybe the same book at least?
    look forward to your reply,
    Mary

  • I am a wanna be homesteader. Would love to grow an edible garden and/or forging gardens. Maybe even try bee keeping. The idea of living off the land sings to my soul. I am willing to assist an established homesteader for a room of my own with my cat. I am not afraid of manual labor. I am good with numbers. I am a jack of all trades and have a life of fun. I am partial to the NE Appalachian Mts. area

    • Hi Linda and Everyone else,

      Im also a wanna be homesteader and have had the yearning for years. Looking for like minded humans that I can share the home and field work. Some of my talents include copper and bead work jewelry making, organic soap and candle making, maintaining small vegetable and flower gardens, great cook, novice forager, canning and preserving, fishing etc. Currently in Pa but will pick up and move in a heartbeat. Anyone interested lets talk via email.

        • We are a family of 4 looking for a homestead where we can help others improve! We are looking for the place to have existing living quarters and close by city if possible. Husband has homestead for 3 years prior to getting with me and starting a family. We will make a work agreement on the living situation and have a set amount for us to do in the homestead for certain days out of the week so we may still build a business for our own family to build and grow.

      • Hi Linda .
        Bobby here ,those are some cool things to know how and do .Not going say a lot here .but if you like to talk Please do so .Ty

    • im scott,just moved to tn.i am an apiarist and wannabe homesteader.been doing it for the last 7 yrs on my own.

  • Hi Linda,
    I'm in central west NH in the process of putting things together to be as self-sufficient as possible. I'd love to talk.

    • Hello Neal, I’m and attractive, God fearing Christian Woman who is very resourceful and energetic who desires the same to live off grid and Homestead. I consider myself a patriotic American also and am a wonderful cook!

  • Hello, I am looking for others who want to seriously start a homesteading life and living off grid. I basically already live a minimalist lifestyle and realize no matter how hard I try I do not fit in to the modern lifestyle. I've lived most of my life in Nor Cal and Montana but currently reside in North Carolina. With all that's going on in our world I realized "what am I waiting for?" I would love to find others like myself. I am a single female in my 40's , active and eat healthy and have conservative values. If anyone is looking for a partner (not a mate) to possibly help each other I would love to hear from you!!

    • Hi Darla,

      Ive been yearning to do this for years. I finally retired early to look into doing this. Currently live in Pa but will pick up and move in a heartbeat if the right opportunity comes along. I also live very minimalistically, forage when I can, maintains a very small garden and looking to expand the talents, soap and jewelry maker, good cook etc. and very down to earth. Lets talk lms156@hotmail.com

    • Hi Darla I have a 15 acre homestead about 40 minutes outside of Albany New York completely self-sufficient has a 1-acre pond fully stocked Andover 100 sugar maple trees and beehives, if you're interested My email highmountainsman54@gmail.com... John

    • Hi Darla,
      If you can contact me at karenb@protonmail.ch, we can compare notes on the progress of our respective homesteading journeys. I have not read that widely on the topic, but I feel that I can recommend Michael Bunker's book, "Surviving Off Off-Grid" as a very strong foundation on even how to approach the idea of it.

    • I'm also in North Carolina. I am from Houston and love access to a big city, but hate living in them. I am never going to be "off the grid" as I am in the tech field and make six figures, so becoming a farmer is not my intention. I have pined for having property from the days of running around on my grandparents' farm as a kid. They had hundreds to thousands of acres of woods and you could walk all day and not hit the edge. Besides nature, fireflies and clear night skies were a nuance to me at that time.

      Admittedly, I don't plan to be a farmer, but have always wanted to be a hobbyist. I bought 20 acres in Front Royal because I have fallen in love with the mountains, the autumn foliage, apple picking, and the beautiful views just driving down the streets and highways in that area give you. I want to put in apple, peach, and pear orchards since they seem to thrive (and I prefer cider to beer). I want to dabble in animal husbandry and setup a stocked pond, as well as follow my dad's hobby of woodworking since there are hundreds of trees on the property to harvest, dry out, and build with.

      I plan to work in D.C. since that is where they have the most cyber security jobs for people with DoD security clearances. It is around an hour and 15 minutes away from my property, so to me, it is the best of both worlds.

      I assume it will be very unlikely to stumble upon your future wife or husband on this forum thread so I'm hoping to find something out there for people that want to live this lifestyle. If not, I may get a Facebook group started for this purpose as it seems there is a niche group (me included) that are looking for some way to communicate and find other people into homesteading.

      • Hi Brendan. If you do start a FB group to chat, I'd like to join. I'm married and live on 5ac with my husband and adult daughter. I'm learning to "homestead" and will also not be fully off grid or full time farmer. I enjoy our multiple fruit orchard, garden area, and chickens. It would be nice to connect with others. I'ma a life long larner and enjoy conversation with new people.

      • Hi Brendan, Your words are so evocative of life in the country, quite wonderful, and our situations are similar, except where you want to do woodworking, I want to do cut flowers and raise dairy goats to make cheese and soaps and watch the antics of the little ones. If you'd like to chat, I'm at sha_shops@verizon.net.

      • Hi Brendan,
        If you start a FB page, I would like to join.
        My interest is in the realm of modern homestead living; I'm outdoorsy and nature loving. Sometime in the near future, I plan to move from California where I can buy land and live my life with nature 24/7. Anyhow, this is my goal and therefore, I want to learn what I can about how to run this "modern homestead"and be involved in a community with experts seems like one way to learn about it. I have already joined the FB groups: Homestead Made Simple and Homestead for Women. I would love to join your group, if you have started one.

    • hello,im scott,a carpenter apiarist farmer etc.looking for a good woman to make a living with in tn.im 50 yrs old

  • HI DARLA, I RECOMMEND YOU CHECK THE TRIBULATION ARK OUT. ITS A COUPLE WHO PRESENTLY LIVE UPSTATE NY IN WALTON AND I'M VISITING THEM SOON. ALSO ABUNDACULTURE.ORG. YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT JMCASTAGNA@HOTMAIL.COM WITH YOUR CONTACT INFO AND WE CAN CHAT. I CURRENTLY LIVE ON LONG ISLAND NY!

  • Hi Linda I have a 15 acre homestead about 40 minutes outside of Albany NY completely self-sufficient with a 1 acre pond stocked, over a hundred sugar maple trees, and beehives, if you're interested My email is highmountainsman54@gmail.com...John

  • Hi .
    I was alone with my dog Kato ,my mom was struggling to live by herself just moved her , But i still want my dream to come true owning my own land . Mom is up for it i just need to have the comforts of home for her .I have been gathering a lot of things to make it happen .I have 3 generators one is a diesel .I have right now 1300 watts of solar and 560 amp worth of lifepo4 batteries with 2 mppt charge controllers and is almost ready to be put up when i find my land .I was going to do this a lone with my dog ,now there is mom but i wanted to do this with someone else that can help with things ,Not looking for a relationship ,but if it happens it does .I like to have someone that is a good Christian with good morals and some energy .I am 54 Sill in good health know how to grow my own food i have a big troy built walk behind tiller .I was brought up in N.C. and been on a farm also work for a short while on a farm .I do not know how to can though ,but i can freeze food be nice to be with someone can do some of the thing i cannot meaning kitchen kind of things .Well be nice to meet someone to do this with but if not i will go on my own .Tanks everyone who is here .

  • Hi Jennifer .
    My name is Bobby . I am looking for someone to get some land with .I have a lot things already to go I have been looking for land ,still looking .I live in MA right now but from N.C. I am looking to go back south for longer growing weather also shorter winters .If you like to talk please email me .Ty

  • We are Carl and Anh an Asian - Irish American couple with kids homesteading 35 gorgeous acres with our own private 10 acre lake We have two homes and a newly self built lakeside cabin We are seeking an adventurous woman from 35 to 60 with or without kids who desires to live with us close to Nature We raise most of our food organically and have animals too plus fish the abundant lake Lots of room and we welcome positive ideas If you are interested in a Sister Wife or polyamorous relationship on an already well developed sanctuary near the Tennessee River give us a shout at carl.conley@rocketmail.com and we will share much more.

  • I'm a 36 yr old single disabled veteran (guaranteed income is a big help) that is currently looking to buy property in Texas. I haven't completely settled on Texas but the benefits are the best for me here. Other states are a possibility. Hopefully within a year i'll be settling on my homestead if I can find the right property with a nice home at the right price. The only thing I currently have as far as equipment is my two trucks (one work truck and a brand new one for running to town or church). I'll be looking for either a female or a couple to help start this operation up from the start. Kids are more than welcome. I'm not wanting someone that just wants to live for free. I would definitely expect them to work, not only on the property, but at a regular job to support themselves and their family in the beginning. I'm researching chickens, ducks, pigs, and cows along with fruit trees, and vegetable gardening. I'm hoping to setup a small operation to sell the eggs, meat, and vegetables (possibly an online type of thing where people buy a subscription for weekly/monthly food. I really love the permaculture way of life and that's how I plan on setting up the property . I'm working on getting more of the bigger equipment (tractor, processing equipment, wood working equipment, etc). If you're interested and not in any type of rush, feel free to contact me. I guess i'll add that i'm not the best Christian, i'm actually terrible at it, so anyone from other faiths, or non-religious people are welcome. I have gone full circle between faiths to not believing to finally believing again so I get it.

    • Hi Ben,
      My husband and I are thinking of relocating to Texas also. I have family in Onalaska Tx and also a veteran. Or somewhere like Texas. We do have a few bucks for startup and really want to live the semi-off grid life like you have described. No problem with work, have already looked and found opportunities of either transfer current job or getting new one. We have been collecting supplies, generator. seeds, food, meds, ammo etc.. My husband also has a degree in business , would be great to help with setting up selling supplies. I love nature, gardening etc. and grew up with my grandparents farm so I know a little bit about farm life. Especially chicken pens. Along with researching and studying about gardening and animals. We just hit our 50s but in good shape. No medical problems. Our children our grown,(26 son also a veteran and daughter 30 a librarian.) but someday I believe they would join us. They don't have kids hard working people. But that would be down the road as a maybe. We try to be decent Christians, but like you not the greatest. Tried many churches etc. full circle as you said it. So we get it too. Admit would like to move out of Florida by end of year, it has gotten insane here with everyone moving here. I am not a big city girl though my husband is fine, I really want out of this crowded place. I hope this information lets you know us a little and you consider us for your new page in life. Look forward to hearing from you.

      • What are your thoughts on moving to the country in Northern California. Some great opportunities. Except for the snow, Northern Nevada is also a good option. Small city rural places are good in that they can be a good market for what we grow and raise.
        One of my strengths is marketing. I also like the idea of aquaponics and raising chickens using chicken tractors.
        Harry G. Williams

        916-205-5352

    • Ben,

      Born and raised on a homestead, by a Master Organic Gardener Dad (and grandpa from Kentucky). Both were raised on homesteads in the early part of the 20th Century. I continued my education for the past four decades learning more about :

      Permaculture

      Aquaculture

      Vermiculture (worms)

      Beekeeping

      Various other related subjects.

      Master Organic Gardener since 1978

      More about me:
      Single, U.S. Army Veteran, monthly income, healthy, excellent references, no criminal record whatsoever. Disciple of the Hebrew Messiah, not religious nor Jewish. I simply live my life in peace with others and observe the written instructions. After more than 50 years on this path Ben, I completely understand your vacilation.s. I've had a few of them myself. Yet, I always seem to come back to Him. He will never leave us nor forsake us.

      "Let your heart not be troubled...." John 14:1

      Would love to find a small community of like-minded folks heading in the same direction.

      So, if I can help you create your vision, I'd love to do just that!

      Contact me at:

      homestead1970@pm.me

      If you are reading this (and not Ben) please feel free to correspond.

  • Hi 53 own 5 ac. In hills wv, income is my disability so I’m limited on things cans do like lift heavy got rest a lot so do anything cause pain but live life fullest just takes longer , I have Christian conservative values , I live simple life look for female look for same , I raise chickens for meat an eggs hunt deer squirrel fish gardening, look for young at heart female looking live simple life in small cabin in hills wv. kids welcome great safe area

  • To Bobby
    Hi my name is Joanne. I too have a dream of homesteading. I also have alot of energy. I am close to your age. I currently reside in Ohio. I don't mind relocating. I am also an STNA . I hold a certificate currently. I work in an retirement home, so I am used to working with an helping the elderly. I can help you around the homedtrad an can also be a friend an companion for you mother. I have 14 yrs of service to the elderly. I am a Christian who kinda lost my faith in the relationship department, but don't want to grow old alone. You can email me at jokazar2002@gmail.com

  • Hello , what a great story and so many uplifting comments. I’m a wannabe homesteader still working a 9-5 and hoping to retire to a homestead in a few years. In the meantime I’m living on 5 acres with my horses, dog and cat. I’m planning on chickens in the spring and am working on growing what I’m able. I’ve lived in Tidewater area of Virginia for 15 years in the country and want to take it to the next level. Would love to connect with anyone. Happy homesteading y’all www. graymare.va59@yahoo.com

  • OSIYO', I am a Native Texan, Cherokee' American male, divorced and solitary living in the green lands of Southeast Texas, and within the Big Thicket National preserve & park. Appreciate all of the above comments, input from other homesteaders and would hopefully like to meet others who possibly live in Texas or Southeast Texas area near Beaumont Tx. I enjoy close proximity to the outdoors, nature, woods and forest, and am an avid birdwatcher, bird-protector / bird-enthusiast, and am from the Bird Clan of the Cherokee; Tsalagi Tribe of Texas. Hope to find a property/real-estate in the future to live my dream and goals of living with the land, and being sustainable, self-sufficient as much as possible. If anyone is ever interested in friendship, conversation, or sharing information, etc. please feel free to email at bthicketjkg @twc. com . Wado'

  • My wife and I live in western Missouri, in the Ozarks. We homestead here and would welcome a Christian person, couple or family to contact us if they are interested in discussing helping us in this hometead. We have about 24 acres of land and do gardening, fruit and nut tree orchards, grow grapes and berries and raise chickens. We are Sabbath keepers and keep Biblical holidays. Our age is catching up with us so we could use some help.

    Drop me a line if interested.

    • Hi Andrew and Rachel,
      Hubby and I, and doggo, are interested to find torah-observant followers of Yahusha rural or homestead community. Either to share responsibilities and/or at the least like-minded fellowship as nearby neighbors.. Have been looking online for foothills properties from Ozarks to the Smokies, saving money, and prepping the house for sale. My Email: natsari at protonmail dot com

      • Are you all still looking for help.? We share similar values. God is # 1 in my life as well as nature.
        I would like to make contact with you. God Bless Lori Jo

        • Lori Jo,
          Are you still looking for someone to do homesteading with?
          Harry G. Williams
          916-205-5352

        • Where do you live? I am in Northern California by Sacramento.
          One of the things I want to do is create a homestead on which we hire homeless veterans to get them off the street and give them an opportunity to get back into society. In addition, there is a 20% suicide rate within the homeless veteran community, and I believe we can reduce that.
          Harry

    • Hi, hope all is well. My name is John. I live in NC and am the care taker of a non-working farm. I am interested to know if you are still looking for help. I was raised on a 32 acre farm so I know what farming is and am no stranger to hard work. I can go into more detail about myself if your interested. Ask me anything you like,

    • Shalom Andrew and Rachel!
      My wife and me are feast keepers and are looking to live in community and contribute help with some like minded believers. We live in Arkansas, and are ready to get out of dodge, if you know what i mean.

      Shalom, Mark and Miriam

      • HI Mark & Miriam,

        My Husband and I (and 3 kids- 2 teenage boys and 8 yr old girl) currently live in Maryland (I know, I know) we are looking to 'get out of dodge' too, feels like the walls are closing in here. We are leaning towards Mid - Tenn considering the political leanings and its a homestead friendly state. This past year we have finally made the transition to Feast Keeping and feel like Yeshua's return is right around the corner. We have chickens, a garden, working on high tunnels ( Eliot Coleman is a great resource) and raised dairy goats (Nigerian Dwarf) for milk. We are looking for a Homestead community/ Believers to connect with. I am sending an email to Mark & Miriam and Kari from the above thread I would like to add you to it. My email is sapalik@gmail.com

        Blessings to you!
        Shannon

      • Mark,
        I'm just curious, why do you want to leave Arkansas? My family and I were hoping to either move to Arkansas, or Missouri. I love to get opinions from people who are currently living in a place that I'm curious about. You can email me: perplexedclucker@gmail.com

    • Andrew & Rachel,

      I would love to correspond with you as I am also a disciple of the Hebrew Messiah and observe His teachings including celebrating the Feasts, and Torah instructions.

      I was born on a homestead and have learned quite a bit over the past 60+ years, which I'm more than happy to share. Please contact me: ebediah@protonmail.com

  • Andrew and Rachael, my wife and I would be interested in more information. We're spiritual and desire to live closer with nature, sustainably.

  • HI
    I'm 59 in decent shape and have been living the bush (homesteading) life style in Alaska for 20 years. Currently caretaking a fishing lodge 60 miles north of nearest road or town but have 20 acres and a cabin in eastern interior a mile off Alaska Hwy a ways from town of Tok.
    Caretaking is luxury living in the woods and you get paid. Get moose and/or caribou for meat every year when needed and plenty fish. Have built many remote cabins over the years around the state. Happened across this site. Didn't know any woman were interested in homesteading. If interested in talking or need any info........mdtrpprgb@gmail.com

    • Glen, my name is Debbie and I might be interested in joining you in Alaska (homesteading). I am a Christian and would like to learn how to live off the grid, so to speak. I'm a little bit older than you, but in great shape and healthy. Your post was quite a while ago, so I am not sure if you found someone or not.

  • I was just in NC looking at property. I want to do some type of tiny home thing or cabin in the woods near the Appalachians just rather not do it alone. Looking for a jane of all trades type to share the experience with first I guess.

  • My wife and I are in our 40s, and we're looking for a farm or homestead that is looking for help on a more permanent basis. We have experience with chickens, goats, turkeys, rabbits, and a couple of Dexter cows, along with general upkeep, feeding, and planting/maintaining a large garden. She is also very crafty and has done soap making, sewing, embroidery (hand and machine), knitting, crocheting, drawing, etc. etc. She's very creative and has made money with her talents.

    We prefer to stay south as we can't do harsh winters. Anywhere from Arizona to South Carolina will be considered. We are currently on a farm, but we're having to move because the owner passed away and the farm is selling. Our search for cheap property for our own homestead is coming up short because most of the property we can afford doesn't have any kind of shelter on it. In the summer, this wouldn't be a problem - we would have time to come up with something.

    In the meantime, what we're looking for is a situation where we could work off the rent. We can take care of the rest with our tiny income. We're not Christian (we're more earth-based), but we will take care of your land and protect it.

    • Hi Tomas,
      My family are musicians and have a small urban but rural homestead on our property here in Linden, TX (NE Texas). We are looking for help on our homestead and someone to hold down the fort as we come and go with touring. Please reach me through my website contact at http://www.Yogoman.com to correspond. Thanks - Jordan

      • Ya'll play some catchy music! It would be my dream to watch your farm, but Texas wasn't exactly on our list. My girlfriend and I have 3 kids and want to live a homestead life, but it would be a transformation for us. Just wanted to say I'm a fan of your tunes!

  • Hi im Joanie. 37. Im a single mother of 2 children 3 and 5 with Christian values. Life hasnt been the easiest for me with working homeschooling cleaning and meals etc. I have been educating myself on the lifestyle and I already have many skills and common sence led by the Holy spirit. I'd be great at it if I had someone to share the dream with to follow thru with getting off grid as id hoped. Things are speeding up now. I have to move. And make a go at this. Im easy on the eyes a little hard body that finds it hard to sit still when theres work to be done. hopefully you will be to whoever you are..

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