Category: Skills

Developing Your Homestead!

Developing Your Homestead: Buying raw land, an “old farmhouse on a few acres”, or re-vamping what you already own into a viable homestead can be an overwhelming proposition.   Where do you begin?   What should you look for when scouting out suitable properties?   What is the one thing that is crucial to a successful small farm?    What are deal…
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July 20, 2012 1

We call ourselves preppers but do you have skills!

We call ourselves preppers. We have generators, food stocks, firearms, books, you name it, but do we have SKILLS? What are some skills and trade that will benefit us when the balloon goes up? Have you ever taken an emergency medical course? Are you able to work in a wood shop? Can you weld? Sew?…
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July 17, 2012 0

Karen, Chris, DB, Gman and others join in on livestock and gardens!

Friday’s show “Living off the land” Part Two did not go exactly in line with show description that was posted but maybe for the better. With the input of the hosts and the callers including myself a lot of great information, tips, and ideas were put forth. A good time was had talking about the…
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May 11, 2012 0

Urban Gardening, balcony or roof top?

Some love  the country life, some the CITY. But all of us love home grown fresh fruits and veggies! Join Lynna in the player below from her Tuesday night show as she picks her way through Urban Gardening. She’ll talk about the City Farmer and why growing food in the city matters to preppers and…
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April 17, 2012 0