OFF GRID HOMESTEAD

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This week I thought I’d kick 2015 off with a great recipe for backstrap… my favorite cut of whitetail deer. The backstrap is cut from the top of the deer located on each side of the spine. It’s equivalent to the loin section off a cow or pig. I’m not sure where the name back strap originated, but I’ve always heard it referred to as backstrap (so that’s what we call it). As far as deer meat goes, it doesn’t get better than fresh backstrap. You can cut it into steaks just like beef filet…

How to Live Off the Land - The Ultimate Guide

Backyard Beekeeping | How to Turn Your Backyard into a Bee Haven

How to Grow Fruit Trees - Beginners Guide to Growing Amazing Fruit More

The best dairy goats for beginners. Dairy goats are a wonderful addition to any homestead, small or large. Great for fresh milk, cheese and more.

Although America is supposed to be the "land of the free," if you're trying to live off the grid, then it probably doesn't feel very free.

Master the Art of Whole Smoked Brisket

Tips For Keeping Dogs And Chickens…

Manual Kitchen Tools To Get For When There Is No Power - Since our kitchen appliances help us thrive and keep us fed, we should have a backup plan for our cooking habits. During a grid down event, cooking becomes a time consuming activity and you would need the proper tools to become self-sufficient and prepare a nutritious meal for your family. To put it in a few words, you will need manual kitchen tools to replace the electric ones.

Pregnant does have many needs to support optimal health. Without it there can be very serious health problems. FREE goat gestation calculator & checklist.

Chickens are great starter livestock for your homestead. They are really easy to care for and I’m happy to help you get started. Just be careful, the hardest thing about raising chickens is knowing when to stop bringing them home. The 104 Homestead gives you the 411 on everything you need to know about backyard chickens.

Processing your own pork – how to kill, butcher, and cook a pig

Information on chick hatching and brooding; under broody hens as well as incubation. Included basic steps for chick care once they've hatched.

Use these tips for how to Grow Cantaloupe in your Garden. Gardening tips for growing cantaloupe, including how to plant cantaloupe seeds and how to harvest cantaloupe.