Comments on: Homesteading Later in Life

By: Krystal

Krystal — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:35:51 +0000

This is so inspirational – I’m nearing 40 and am nowhere near being able to really start my homesteading goals (I live in a tiny urban apartment and have a container garden on my tiny balcony and rent a small 4×4 raised bed in a community garden, that’s all I’ve been able to manage so far) and I am so often completely overwhelmed by thoughts of how I’m getting older and my dreams are slipping away. Like if I don’t get going soon, I’ll never be able to do it. It’s hard to remind myself sometimes that this is *absolutely* not the case. So thank you for this wonderful article giving me a glimpse at a potential future for myself.

By: Kristi

Kristi — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 14:50:43 +0000

Is there a way I could talk with you in more detail? I am a 55 year old woman and would like to do this as well but I am not sure about the details.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:32:10 +0000

What a great community! Glad I found this site.

I grew up in a city environment and have been desperately planning on moving out to a rural area to start my own homestead. Turns out you need to be rich to live off the land… Does anyone here have resources for people looking for additions to their homestead? I feel I would be a great asset to someone aging and looking for less responsibility on their homestead. I’m 30 studied culinary arts and business, I love building and come with most of my own tools! If anyone can point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it. Feel free to email me J912222@protonmail.com

Thanks,
Joe

By: Erin A OBrien

Erin A OBrien — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:52:45 +0000

Thank you so much for your article!!! I am 58, a retired humanitarian aid worker, a mom with 2 great sons in their mid 39’s who live in opposite ends of the country from me, and I’m a widow now on my own. It’s becoming a bit more challenging since my onset of MS 3 years ago.
It’s been like dying and becoming a whole new person! A few things haven’t changed though: I am still very determined that I won’t fail to , no matter how often I fall flat on my face and make mistakes.
This process, though complicated to me, is fascinating!! Everyday I learn new things, especially from people like you! Is there a way to do this research learning from other single, older women in a similar situation? Most homesteading materials I find are family based, younger people who are awesome. I couldn’t begin to complete the huge amounts of chores that a family of 5 does in any day! Our situations are so different but I share their desires and goals of self-sufficiency. I would love to hear how other individuals are going about tailoring these goals for our situations?

By: Carol Lee

Carol Lee — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:55:11 +0000

Considering retiring at age 69 so I won’t have to run for public office again. Too much stress.

Purchased my first home on 1/4 acre 5 years ago at age 62, and dream of having 2 milk goats, 2 geese and large garden. I’ll find a billy to breed them so I won’t have to contend with a smelly billy.

I live at 9200′ and winters are cold and long. But I don’t care to travel and adore where I live. This article only confirmed what I think I am capable of doing. I have firewood delivered by the cord, but I still have to carry, spit and stack under large pine tree for snow protection.

Thank you so much for sharing your ideas.
I still perform as a Mrs. Claus each Christmas season, so that will be my extra cash.

By: Beth A Beatrice

Beth A Beatrice — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 19:09:56 +0000

This article is so encouraging. I’m 56 and live in the suburbs. I do have chickens and a garden, but I’ve always wanted to have more land and more of a small farm/ homestead. I worry that I’ll be too old by the time I can afford to do it. Thank you for sharing your story!

By: Homestead.org

Homestead.org — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 21:01:09 +0000

In reply to Julie.

Hi Julie.

Barbara has been writing articles for Homestead.org for many years. You can find all of her articles here: https://www.homestead.org/author/barbara-bamberger-scott/

Thanks for reading!

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 20:09:22 +0000

Hello Barbara,

I found your article by searching “older homesteaders”, and I love your article! Reading the responses it sounds like you have a regular blog, but I have not yet found the link, if you do. Do you post regularly? I would love to read your other articles too!

Thank you,

Julie Casil

By: David Sutton

David Sutton — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 22:46:39 +0000

Inspiring. I am 73, in Ca. and aimed at Mo. I want at least forty acres, and want to do pigs, bees, rabbits, chickens, guineas. Still able to work, have retirements to pay mortgage, and medical from the VA. Even with good financials, want to become self sufficient. Have experience with all those critters, except guineas, and experience with deep bed work. Would love to talk with a lady . . . doing all that without another set of hands and with no one to cuddle looks hard. Trying to employ for moving money and for tractor, etc.

By: jr 23

jr 23 — Mon, 27 May 2019 20:36:20 +0000

good story and good advice on pacing yourself when tired stop. but i do say at 65+my age it is not too smart to try a spread that a young couple with kids. do manageable size and a few things at a time at a smart pace. and before starting have plans, and read and watch as much as possible check legalities, codes restrictions and resources carefully. . and never buy real estate without title insurance not just a search . good luck =