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Homesteading

Homesteading is a lifestyle. It focuses on self-sufficiency and sustainability through permaculture practices, gardening, raising animals, and much more. You may wonder if homesteading is still possible today… the answer is YES! My family and I are modern homesteaders learning the basics of homesteading and teaching it to you through video and educational blog posts. Stay awhile!

A man holding up a scythe.

How To Use A Scythe

Learn how to use a scythe to cut your wheat, keep your blade properly sharp with a whetstone and learn the effects of scything.
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A boy holding a baby sitting on a raised garden bed.

How to Start a Garden

Whether you need to plant a small herb or a large-scale vegetable garden, take the time to learn how to start a garden from scratch the best way.
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A woman watering in a greenhouse.

Winter Greenhouse Garden

Gardens don’t have to end with summer! Learn how to extend your growing season and the best vegetables to plant in a winter greenhouse garden.
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Justin Rhodes on Youtube

Jill Winger from The Prairie Homestead and her husband, Christian, visit to record a video podcast with us which will be coming to Abundance Plus soon. The Winger join us for chores which leads to a conversation about the differences in homesteading in NC vs where they live in Wyoming.<br /><br />Genuine Beef Company: https://bit.ly/winger-beef<br /><br />Today’s vlog edited by https://bit.ly/GrassFedHomestead<br /><br />FREE Courses:<br /><br />_________________________<br /><br />CHICKENS: http://bit.ly/2CoBLDr<br /><br />Homestead Design: http://bit.ly/FreePermaculture<br /><br />PIGS: http://bit.ly/PermaculturePigsCourse<br /><br />The Great American Farm Tour (free chapters): http://bit.ly/2FlrQkz<br /><br />____________<br /><br />Shop my Merchandise: http://bit.ly/ShopJustinRhodes<br /><br />Product Placement (Kubota): https://bit.ly/KubotasWebsite
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East vs West Homesteading with Jill & Christian Winger

Justin Rhodes February 1, 2022 7:00 pm

Here's what we don't normally talk about... The difficulties. And here are some ideas on how to overcome them. Also, Abundance Plus is here to help. Offer code "Justin" for 10% off through the 15th: HTTP://www.AbundancePlus.com
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What They Don't Tell You About Homesteading | 3 Reasons It's So Hard

Justin Rhodes August 9, 2021 11:00 am

It's always something. That's the way it is in homesteading. The mineral feeder attached to the cow shed broke. I can't move the cow shed until we get the mineral feeder fixed.<br />Today’s vlog edited by https://bit.ly/GrassFedHomestead<br /><br />FREE Courses:<br /><br />___________________________<br /><br />CHICKENS: http://bit.ly/2CoBLDr<br /><br />Homestead Design: http://bit.ly/FreePermaculture<br /><br /><br />PIGS: http://bit.ly/PermaculturePigsCourse<br /><br /><br />The Great American Farm Tour (free chapters): http://bit.ly/2FlrQkz<br /><br />________________<br /><br />Shop my Merchandise: http://bit.ly/ShopJustinRhodes<br /><br />Product Placement (Kubota): https://bit.ly/KubotasWebsite
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It Wouldn't Be Homesteading Without Problems

Justin Rhodes July 29, 2021 4:00 pm

These are the best ways I’ve found to get children to tag along on the homestead with me. Want more family friendly farming? Get my talk at the Homesteaders of America HERE: https://bit.ly/HOAevent2020
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How to Get kids on board Homesteading (today)

Justin Rhodes October 7, 2020 5:36 pm

Sometimes folks tell me I’m the hero, and that’s extremely kind and all, BUT I think they’re actually missing something significant. <br /><br />Stay with me here… <br /><br />Often times when I’m speaking at an event or checking my inbox folks tell me that I’ve inspired and/or educated them to grow their own food. Sometimes, they’ll even tell me that I’m their hero. <br />Wow! I can’t think of a bigger privilege. <br /><br />But, there’s the thing… <br /><br />I might have inspired. <br /><br />I might have even become their guide. <br /><br />But, THEY put in the work. <br /><br />Let me explain… <br /><br />2020 happened. <br /><br />At the very least we can all agree it’s been a year full of uncertainty: Pandemic, quarantine, food shortages, loss of jobs and more. <br /><br />But these folks too advantage of the problems and turned them into solutions. Essentially, they learned a few things and got to planting. <br /><br />While the world seemingly pinned out of control they took control of something could hold in their two hands. They gathered their families and got dirty together building gardens literally and figuratively. <br /><br />When the news and social media fared they were busy tending to baby chicks and other food growing various whatnots. <br /><br />Now, they have chickens laying eggs, meat birds going in the freezer and lots of product to be put up for the winter. <br /><br />Whether they know it or not they became the answer to untouchable problems. The seeds they were buys planting during Chao are now maturing plants that are feeding their families now. <br /><br />They may not be making headline news, but they are part of a strong undercurrent that is bringing revolution. If not to the entire world, at least to the world around them. <br /><br />They are making a difference. <br /><br />That means you are making a difference. Or, if you’re an aspiring food grower, you CAN make a difference. <br /><br />I can help (as the guide, not the hero ;) <br /><br />They can help (your fellow hero) <br /><br />At first my DIY Abundance member area was just a few instructional videos with a private little Facebook group. But now it feels more like a family getting together to help each other our on this little adventure that is growing our own food. <br /><br />I believe we’re making a real impact on the world around us. <br /><br />And who knows how reaching our impact will be. Say, you convince just one of your children to carry on the food growing legacy, and they, one of their children. Just how many generations of people are you affecting now? <br /><br />We tend to think in the now and get overwhelmed by our minimal reach. But, if we stick together we are Grand. And, if we think long term (over many generations) our reach is inconceivable. <br /><br />So, take a few minutes and JOIN our Food Growing Movement, HERE: http://bit.ly/DIYAbundanceMembership
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HOMESTEADING HEROES

Justin Rhodes September 10, 2020 8:00 am

Three days to butchering and I talk about what's so great about these little black hogs. Quite possibly, the perfect homestead pig. <br />Watch the Farm Tour on Amazon: http://bit.ly/FarmTourOnAmazon
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Why these tiny FAT Pigs Might be Perfect For Homesteading

Justin Rhodes February 27, 2019 4:42 pm

This is what would happen if that classic, deep movie voice over guy showed up in homesteading. Think jurassic park dramatic y’all. Plus, we begin work on our Porta Brooder (easily take the chicks outside during the day). <br />↓↓↓↓↓↓ CLICK “SHOW MORE” FOR RESOURCES ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓<br /><br />Want to Grow Your Own Food? Try my FREE series: http://bit.ly/2gdHYN1<br /><br />All the Porta Brooder Supplies: http://bit.ly/2qSEwJA<br /><br />Music from: http://bit.ly/2wnf3g1<br />“The Desert” by Martin Puhringer<br /><br />All the Porta Brooder Supplies: <br />http://bit.ly/2qSEwJA<br /><br />_____________<br /><br />Check out my Tools, Gear and Books of Choice: http://bit.ly/Justinsgear<br /><br />Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links
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If Homesteading went Hollywood

Justin Rhodes April 23, 2018 2:53 pm

This ain’t (little bitty) chickens, this 2,000 pound animals. Keeping a family cow (and bull) can be tricky. You’ve got to be careful. In this VLOG we continue to get the fence ready for the cow, make magic left overs and feed Stud Muffin (the antsy Bull). <br />↓↓↓↓↓↓ CLICK “SHOW MORE” FOR RESOURCES ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓<br /><br />Homesteading Know How. Try it now: http://bit.ly/2qm33Hs<br /><br />The Solar Energizer I’m using in the video: http://amzn.to/2DFaM8q<br /><br />The plug in energizer I like: http://amzn.to/2DcWFpE<br /><br />—————————————<br /><br />Our MUSIC source: http://bit.ly/2wnf3g1<br /><br />SUPPORT US WHILE YOU SHOP: <br />What to support us for FREE shop from this link (we get a % of the sale): http://amzn.to/299fCOI<br />We use Amazon Prime all the time to have stuff shipped right to our door! http://amzn.to/29ebL3P<br /><br />____________________________<br />STUFF I WEAR EVERYDAY: <br />Work Apron (Sturdy Brothers): http://i.refs.cc/9tziAcru<br />Muck Boots: http://amzn.to/1sl2rQo<br />Pilot G2 Pen: http://amzn.to/1sl2z2o<br />Moleskine Pocket Notebook: http://amzn.to/1sl2Dz9<br />Bandanas: http://amzn.to/1sl2Jqs<br />Hat (Circle A Brand):: http://bit.ly/1Wvefwi<br />G-Shock Watch: http://amzn.to/1sl378r<br />_____________________________<br />TOOLS I USE EVERYDAY: <br />Leatherman multi-tool: http://amzn.to/2zt5Y5L<br />Ergo baby carrier: http://amzn.to/1sl3lwh<br />Kleen Kanteen (water bottle): http://amzn.to/1sl3rnN<br />Premier 1 electric fence: http://amzn.to/2zsAixz<br />Plugin electric fence charger: http://amzn.to/1Xb6eer<br />Solar electric fence charger: http://amzn.to/1Wxsctt<br />_____________________________<br />VIDEO EQUIPMENT WE USE: <br />Little Camera (Cannon G7X): http://amzn.to/2a8mpu9<br />Big Camera (Cannon 80D): http://amzn.to/2kAYve8<br />Day To Day Wide Angle Lense for the 80D: http://amzn.to/2lamoG2<br />UV lense Protector: http://amzn.to/2ylqeDh<br />Rode shot gun mic for the 80D: http://amzn.to/2laD8wV<br />Go Pro camera: http://amzn.to/27pYUjH<br />Adobe Premier (editing): http://adobe.ly/1Nv8r2r<br />Jobi Gorilla Pod (flexible tripod): http://amzn.to/1V4Z4rQ<br />DJI Phantom IV Drone: http://amzn.to/2dvWwDY<br /><br />Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links.. You know, make it sustainable so that I can keep on keeping on.
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New LEVEL Homesteading

Justin Rhodes January 19, 2018 2:00 pm

Homesteading chores can be exciting at first, but they can quickly become mundane. Here’re are some things you can do to mix it up a little.<br />↓↓↓↓↓↓ CLICK “SHOW MORE” FOR RESOURCES ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓<br /><br />Watch, “What Killed My Chickens? - How to Know” HERE: http://bit.ly/2dgBN7v<br /><br />The Video we mad of Hickory Nut Gap Farm: http://bit.ly/2d6sxk6<br /><br /><br /><br />How about a kick and giggle everyday? - Get these vlogs delivered: http://bit.ly/DailyFarmVlogs<br /><br />What to support us for FREE shop from this link: http://amzn.to/299fCOI<br /><br />Love these vlogs? You can support our effort with a small contribution through Patreon: http://bit.ly/1W0ShAF<br />____________________________<br />STUFF I WEAR EVERYDAY: <br />Work Apron (Sturdy Brothers): http://i.refs.cc/9tziAcru<br />Muck Boots: http://amzn.to/1sl2rQo<br />Pilot G2 Pen: http://amzn.to/1sl2z2o<br />Moleskine Pocket Notebook: http://amzn.to/1sl2Dz9<br />Bandanas: http://amzn.to/1sl2Jqs<br />Hat (Circle A Brand):: http://bit.ly/1Wvefwi<br />G-Shock Watch: http://amzn.to/1sl378r<br />_____________________________<br />TOOLS I USE EVERYDAY: <br />Leatherman multi-tool: http://amzn.to/1TLqFJp<br />Ergo baby carrier: http://amzn.to/1sl3lwh<br />Klean Kanteen (water bottle): http://amzn.to/1sl3rnN<br />Premier 1 electric fence: http://amzn.to/1sl3Gzc<br />Plugin electric fence charger: http://amzn.to/1Xb6eer<br />Solar electric fence charger: http://amzn.to/1Wxsctt<br />_____________________________<br />VIDEO EQUIPMENT WE USE: <br />Cannon G7X: http://amzn.to/2a8mpu9<br />Go Pro camera: http://amzn.to/27pYUjH<br />Adobe Premier (editing): http://adobe.ly/1Nv8r2r<br />Joby Gorilla Pod (flexible tripod): http://amzn.to/1V4Z4rQ<br /><br />Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links.. You know, make it sustainable so that I can keep on keeping on.
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Homesteading - BORING?

Justin Rhodes September 27, 2016 9:22 am

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