http://homegrown.org/blog/2013/01/homegrown-life-its-cold-out-there-for-a-farmsteader/ Celebrating the "culture" in agriculture Wed, 22 May 2013 04:50:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 http://homegrown.org/blog/2013/01/homegrown-life-its-cold-out-there-for-a-farmsteader/#comment-29265 Kristy Athens Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:46:16 +0000 http://homegrown.org/blog/?p=6816#comment-29265 Bryce is right on! I encourage anyone who is considering this to read my book, Get Your Pitchfork On. I talk about all these things, and also the social aspect to rural living.

]]> http://homegrown.org/blog/2013/01/homegrown-life-its-cold-out-there-for-a-farmsteader/#comment-29245 James Webb Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:59:56 +0000 http://homegrown.org/blog/?p=6816#comment-29245 I am looking forward to one day living in the country, but in and home already completed. Take care and stay warm

]]> http://homegrown.org/blog/2013/01/homegrown-life-its-cold-out-there-for-a-farmsteader/#comment-29231 Jan Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:36:47 +0000 http://homegrown.org/blog/?p=6816#comment-29231 Bails of hay under foundation and as insulation keep floors warmer. We live on a farm in NH where it is very cold right now. Our home is old and we burn a lot of wood to offset the cost of fuel oil. right now the fuel oil turns gel-like as it is so cold. Good luck and keep warm.

]]> http://homegrown.org/blog/2013/01/homegrown-life-its-cold-out-there-for-a-farmsteader/#comment-29227 FarmChix Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:21:32 +0000 http://homegrown.org/blog/?p=6816#comment-29227 You are so right. I own a tiny farm with a house and heat and water and there is still ALWAYS a lot to be done. The animals come first, my partner and I second.
This life is not for everyone and many people know that. Others? Not so much.
I hope those who want to farmstead have “ears to hear.”
Thanks for the post-counting my blessing!!

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