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Overview"The ""look before you leap"" guide to the joys and pitfalls of the rural good life. Dreams of self-sufficiency, independence, and tranquility continue to pull in a new generation of modern homesteaders. While growing your own food and being in charge of your life is the source of much satisfaction, there are many challenges to living away from modern conveniences. Written by an experienced modern homesteader who successfully made the leap, So You Want to Be a Modern Homesteader? offers an in-depth examination of what you need to consider before moving ""back to the land."" Drawing from a deep well of experience, this essential guide covers: Romance versus the reality of rural living Finding the right property Building versus bootstrapping Practical ""must-have"" skills Earning an income and farming on a budget Creating community Seasonal living Children and schooling Social media, the internet and rural life. Whether you are dreaming of moving to the country for peace and an escape from the daily grind, to provide a different lifestyle for your children, or you're already long-established in the country, this complete and realistic guide is the essential resource to help you achieve success as a modern homesteader." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kirsten Lie-NielsenPublisher: New Society Publishers Imprint: New Society Publishers Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.290kg ISBN: 9780865718913ISBN 10: 0865718911 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 11 December 2018 Recommended Age: From 16 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Preparing for Rural Life 2. Skills and Resources for Rural Living 3. Earning an Income 4. Finding Property 5. Infrastructure and Equipment Basics:Sorting Needs from Wants 6. Creating Community 7. Seasonal Living 8. Raising and Educating Children on the Homestead 9. Connectivity and Social Media 10. Rewards of Rural Living Index About the Author About New Society PublishersReviewsAuthor InformationKirsten Lie-Nielsen is a writer and farmer living on 93 acres in rural Maine. After starting a small hobby homestead with her partner on an abandoned farm with no electricity and running water, Kirsten's endeavors have quickly grown to encompass geese, goats, chickens, bees, ducks, and extensive vegetable and herb gardens. Always intrigued by self-sufficiency and working with her hands, Kirsten enjoys sharing her experiences and the lessons of life on the farm for publications such as Grit, Mother Earth News, Backyard Poultry, and Hobbyfarms.com. Kirsten blogs about her rural adventures at hostilevalleyliving.com, and her first book, The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese, was released in October 2017. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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