As good old Smokey Bear always says, “only YOU can stop wildfires.” If your home is unlucky enough to be in the path of a wildfire, you probably won’t be able to stop the fire. But there’s a lot you can do to protect your home from it. 

Remember the good ole days of rural America, when there wasn’t an hour’s worth of traffic to and from work, when you could still see trees in the city, and when the air was still fresh and unpolluted? If not, do you wish you do? 

Living off-grid is all about disconnecting from the busy world around you and reconnecting with nature. Sometimes, though, it can get a little lonely with no connection to outside society. Maybe you’ll just miss browsing memes on the internet. 

It’s a busy time of year: you’re harvesting fall crops, raking up tons of leaves, and preparing your homestead for the first frost. But you’re also enjoying the endless activities that come with the season. It can be easy to get distracted by all the pumpkin picking, jumping in leaf piles, and Halloween fun. 

Are you interested in turning your home into an off-grid haven? You may be searching for a property now and looking into all the ways to start living self-reliantly. 

Are you ready to make the big move to a rural community? If you grew up in a city or an urban area, you probably wonder what rural life will look like. The culture is a little different here: we work hard, live slowly, and appreciate the little things. If that sounds like the life…

Being a farmer isn’t easy in today’s day and age. In fact, it was never really easy to begin with, and we don’t give our local farmers enough credit. With the agriculture industry dominating our food sources today, we need small farmers more than ever to provide us with fresh, quality produce.

Rural vs. Urban Living: The Pros and Cons By Hurdle Land & Realty Which is better? Urban or rural living? This topic often ends in a heated debate, with people labeling themselves as a “city girl” or a “country boy.” Everyone has preferences about the perfect place to live, and that’s okay. Let’s look at…

There’s nothing quite like springtime on the farm. The sun shines brighter, the flowers bloom, and the farm animals get excited. The spring weather brings endless possibilities (and endless chores). 

Have you ever dreamed of having a backyard full of butterflies, birds, and bunnies? You can actually design your space to attract the animals you want and keep them coming back. Strategic planting and habitat building will provide food, water, and shelter to your furry (and not-so-furry friends). Here’s how you can turn your backyard…