"Self-Suffiency is doing the best with what you have."

Valerie Lee

In this conversation, Valerie shares her journey of embracing self-sufficiency through her mini farm. She discusses the principles of self-sufficiency, the daily challenges of farming, and the importance of sharing with the community. Valerie reflects on her experiences, including the lessons learned from failures and the spiritual benefits of living a self-sufficient lifestyle. The conversation highlights the connection between hard work, health, and the joy of growing one's own food.

Get to know Valerie:

Valerie Lee was born of goodly parents who lived principles of self-reliance in the suburbs of Los Angeles. Her mother was raised on a farm in Utah where they produced most of their food. Valerie has a degree in accounting and is a CPA. Before she had kids, she worked as an auditor. Raising six bright and good kids is her greatest accomplishment. She and her husband live in the beautiful Central Valley on a micro farm that keeps them very busy.