Simple Farmhouse Life

127. Starting a Farm When You Didn’t Grow Up on One | Jess Sowards of Roots and Refuge Farm


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Many people think that beginning a farm or homestead requires you to have previous farming experience, but this isn’t necessarily true.  Even if you have never set foot on a farm yourself, it is possible to begin living the homesteading lifestyle.  In this episode, Jess shares how her lifelong dream of owning a farm became a reality, one step at a time.  We also delve into the topic of making money on a homestead.  Whether you have a goal of replacing your full-time income or of simply allowing your homestead to pay for itself, Jess has some really interesting entrepreneurial ideas!

In this episode, we cover:

  • Starting to live a homesteading lifestyle even without acreage
  • Nurturing a healthy food culture in your home
  • The connection between food and homesteading
  • Exciting upcoming developments for Roots & Refuge Farm
  • How a homestead can pay for itself
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