Owner built homestead (water, good, cost, livestock)
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I recall reading that book, back in the 1970s before I was married. It would be good for a re-read, but then, I already have an "owner-built homestead"!
Seriously, though, there's another slim booklet that belongs in every homesteader's library, "The Have-More Plan - A Little Land, A Lot of Living", by Ed and Carolyn Robinson:
Lots of great information packed into this little paperback, from oh, 1942 I think! You know, back when people really worked hard and didn't know the meaning of "can't".
Seriously, though, there's another slim booklet that belongs in every homesteader's library, "The Have-More Plan - A Little Land, A Lot of Living", by Ed and Carolyn Robinson: Robot Check (This link is good)
Lots of great information packed into this little paperback, from oh, 1942 I think! You know, back when people really worked hard and didn't know the meaning of "can't".
And, those hard workers died in their mid-Forties! Yep, had quite a few relatives that fit that profile. Hopefully, things can be better nowadays for Self-Sufficient folk. Work smarter, not harder?
This thread and topic is very fascinating. Does Northern California ( north of Sacramento and Santa Rosa) meet the standards for true self-sufficient living? It appears to be pretty empty, good climate and yet away from major population zones?
And, those hard workers died in their mid-Forties! Yep, had quite a few relatives that fit that profile. Hopefully, things can be better nowadays for Self-Sufficient folk. Work smarter, not harder?
Ed Robinson lived well into his 70s or 80s (look him up) and was active and productive well into his senior years!
And, those hard workers died in their mid-Forties! Yep, had quite a few relatives that fit that profile. Hopefully, things can be better nowadays for Self-Sufficient folk. Work smarter, not harder?
This thread and topic is very fascinating. Does Northern California ( north of Sacramento and Santa Rosa) meet the standards for true self-sufficient living? It appears to be pretty empty, good climate and yet away from major population zones?
My GG-Grandfather lived to 89 and my G-Grandfather lived until 87 homesteading. If you go back further, one of my ancestors that fought in the Revolution died at 32 when he fell off of a dam during a flood. When your time's up, it's up whether you're doing hard physical labor or not paying attention crossing a street.
Land is land, you just have to decide if it can meet your needs. Is the climate right for the crops you want to raise? Is there timber or stone or clay for building? Is there enough water for you, your crops and livestock?
Are there predators that endanger your stock, or runoff that could kill your crops? Is the piece of land large enough to do what you want?
Lots of factors, the where isn't as important as the production capability of the land and how much labor you are willing to invest.
There is good land just about everywhere for self sufficiency, some has more to offer than other places, but while I haven't been there, from what I've seen and heard, the state of Jefferson looks like it would be a pretty good area to me.
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