Acknowledgements
Contents
Bonus Content
Introduction
Part 1: Homesteading Essentials
Chapter 1: What is Homesteading?
Chapter 1.1 Why Do People Homestead?
Chapter 1.2 Three Essential Homesteading Terms and Their Context
Chapter 1.3 Homesteading in the Modern World
Chapter 2: Homesteaders, Preppers and Survivalists
Chapter 2.1 What is a Prepper?
Chapter 2.2 A Prepper's Motivation
Chapter 2.3 What is a Survivalist?
Chapter 2.4 Survivalist Motivation
Chapter 2.5 Preppers and Survivalists and Homesteaders, Oh My
Chapter 3: Everyone Has Different Motivations for Homesteading
Chapter 3.1 Lifestyle Choices Offer More Freedom
Chapter 3.2 Food Storage is a Defining Factor
Chapter 3.3 Caring For Medicinal Needs
Chapter 3.4 Water Options for Homesteaders, Preppers, and Survivalists
Chapter 3.5 Life Off the Grid
Chapter 3.6 Security of a Homestead
Chapter 3.7 Homesteaders Are a Breed of Our Own
Chapter 4: It's a Wonderful Life - The Many Benefits of Homesteading
Chapter 4.1 Homesteading is a Healthy Lifestyle
Chapter 4.2 Teach your Kids Responsibility
Chapter 4.3 Homesteading Creates Wonderful Opportunities for Families to Bond
Chapter 4.4 Free Yourself from the Stress of Modern Living
Chapter 4.5 Declare Financial Freedom
Chapter 4.6 Foster a Sense of Community
Chapter 5: The Reality of Off-The-Grid Living
Chapter 5.1 The Three Biggest Setbacks of Homesteading
Chapter 5.2 Other Common Homesteading Mistakes
Part 2: Finding your Reason
Chapter 6: Give your Reason a Stamp of Approval Through Experience
Reason #1: Declare Financial Freedom
Reason #2: Provide your Own Food
Reason #3: Lead a Healthier Lifestyle
Reason #4: Going Green
Free Goodwill
Chapter 7: Can I Make Money From Homesteading?
Chapter 7.1 Monetizing Your Homestead Requires a Touch of Creativity
Chapter 7.2 Capitalize On Your Gardening Efforts
Chapter 7.3 Raising Farm Animals to Generate Income
Chapter 7.4 Teach Skills for Extra Income
Chapter 7.5 Offer Homesteading Experiences on Airbnb
Chapter 7.6 Farm Sitting for Extra Income
Chapter 7.7 Raise Bees
Chapter 8: What Does it Cost to Get Started?
Chapter 8.1 Know Your Family's Needs
Chapter 8.2 Costs Associated with Homesteading
Chapter 8.3 Starting a Homestead with Little to No Money
Chapter 8.4 Create a Budget Right Now!
Chapter 8.5 Prepare for Tax Laws Associated with Homesteading
Chapter 8.6 Homestead Exemption
Chapter 8.7 Local Agricultural Tax Breaks
Chapter 8.8 Local Farming Programs
Chapter 8.9 Grant Opportunities
Part 3: Make Sure You're Committed
Chapter 9: Starting a Small Garden
Chapter 9.1 Starting a Small Garden
Chapter 9.2 Easiest Vegetables to Grow
Chapter 9.3 Five Easy Herbs for Beginners to Grow
Chapter 10: Pickling and Canning
Chapter 10.1 What Produce Can be Pickled?
Chapter 10.2 Pickling Tips
Chapter 10.3 Canning For Beginners
Chapter 10.4 Water Bath Canning Versus Pressure Canning
Part 4: Start a Successful Homestead
Chapter 11: Calculating Your Family's Needs
Chapter 11.1 Calculate your Family's Needs
Chapter 12: Set your Finalized Goals
Chapter 12.1 Year One Expectations
Chapter 12.2 Gardening
Chapter 12.3 Determine What Structures You Need to Build
Chapter 12.4 Create a Layout of your Homestead
Chapter 13: Create a Plan of Execution
Chapter 13.1 Identify Tasks and Make a To-Do List
Chapter 13.2 Weekly Planning Made Simple
Final Thoughts
About the Author
Your Opinion Matters
References