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homesteading, slow food, sustainable food August 4, 2021January 14, 2022 by kinsmanivan

Isabel Paige – living an off-grid life in the mountains

https://www.youtube.com/c/isabelpaige “One year ago (2019) after returning from teaching in Asia, I made a promise to myself that I would spend thatContinue readingIsabel Paige – living an off-grid life in the mountains

Conservation agriculture, homesteading, property maintenance August 4, 2021January 14, 2022 by kinsmanivan

Martin Johnson – Off-Grid Living in North Idaho

We are Martin, Julie, Sarah, and Seth Johnson. We moved to seven acres of raw land in Northern Idaho and lived inContinue readingMartin Johnson – Off-Grid Living in North Idaho

Conservation agriculture, holistic agriculture, homesteading, natural sequence farming, sustainable food August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 by kinsmanivan

Lolas Farm – a young couple setting up an off grid homestead in Panama

Jordan and Kaylee are fulfilling their life long dreams by ditching the corporate life, converting a short bus into a tiny homeContinue readingLolas Farm – a young couple setting up an off grid homestead in Panama

drought, groundwater depletion, groundwater table, homesteading, water crisis August 1, 2021August 2, 2021 by kinsmanivan

What is potable water?

Source: https://www.fluencecorp.com/what-is-potable-water/ Potable water is defined as water that is suitable for human consumption (i.e., water that can be used for drinkingContinue readingWhat is potable water?

Conservation agriculture, Heritage breed, homesteading, slow food, sustainable food July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by kinsmanivan

Two important heritage breeds in Poland – the Podhale Zackel sheep and the Carpathian goat – and their cheeses

Sheep and goats of native breeds provide milk rich in nutrients as a raw material for traditional products, which are often availableContinue readingTwo important heritage breeds in Poland – the Podhale Zackel sheep and the Carpathian goat – and their cheeses

agroforestry, holistic agriculture, homesteading, silvopasture July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 by kinsmanivan

Silvopasture Can Mitigate Climate Change. Will U.S. Farmers Take it Seriously?

The ancient, sustainable practice of pasturing animals among trees is gaining traction in the U.S. If it scales up, it could helpContinue readingSilvopasture Can Mitigate Climate Change. Will U.S. Farmers Take it Seriously?

CAFOs, Conservation agriculture, factory farms, farm subsidies, Green Revolution, homesteading, industrial agriculture, sustainable food July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 by kinsmanivan

Just a Few Companies Control the Meat Industry. Can a New Approach to Monopolies Level the Playing Field?

Source: Civil Eats The Biden administration is taking steps to give power back to small farmers and processors. Advocates say it’s aContinue readingJust a Few Companies Control the Meat Industry. Can a New Approach to Monopolies Level the Playing Field?

homesteading July 23, 2021November 29, 2021 by kinsmanivan

Brine graduation towers in Poland

What is a brine graduation tower? A graduation tower (occasionally referred to as a thorn house) is a structure used in the production of salt which removes water fromContinue readingBrine graduation towers in Poland

agroforestry, Conservation agriculture, desertification, drought, dry lands, holistic agriculture, homesteading, natural sequence farming, permaculture, rainwater harvesting technique, regenerative agriculture, slow food, sustainable food July 8, 2021October 20, 2022 by kinsmanivan

Mount Sinai Permaculture – Egypt

Contact email: mallaithy@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/Mount.Sinai.Permaculture/ … is an ambitious project established in the heart of the Mountains of St. Catherine, South Sinai, Egypt.Continue readingMount Sinai Permaculture – Egypt

Conservation agriculture, drought, dry lands, Heritage breed, holistic agriculture, homesteading, natural sequence farming, sustainable food, Topsoil July 6, 2021August 29, 2023 by kinsmanivan

Milk and meat goats on pasture

Source: https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-goats/ Adaptable, curious, and sociable, goats were among the first animals to be domesticated. Goats’ hardiness makes them a part ofContinue readingMilk and meat goats on pasture