THE FIRST 7 THINGS YOU MUST DO ON YOUR NEW HOMESTEAD PROPERTY

You've bought a homestead property... now what? Do these 14 things FIRST before anything else!
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You’ve bought your new homesteading property and you’re ready to move in. But don’t go buy the cow just yet! There are some key things you need to check off your list so you can be better prepared as you start to settle in.

Josh and Carolyn talk about the mistakes they made when they first moved in and how setting a strategy, learning your environment, and taking it slow can set you up for success on your new property.

Time Stamps
0:00 - Chit Chat
5:58 - Question of the Day: Is butter made from clabbered milk a fermented butter?
7:18 - Main Topic
7:42 - Get Moved In
13:25 - Meet Your Neighbors
15:33 - Know and Understand Access Issues
17:28 - Take Care of Your Preps
18:54 - Have Electrical Backup
19:32 - Build Your Food Storage
21:13 - Get Medical Supplies
21:30 - Fuel Supply
23:18 - Always Be Observing
25:54 - Study Permaculture
26:06 - Plan Your Zones
29:30 - Plan Your Gardens
30:17 - Evaluate Your Soil
31:13 - Plan For Animals

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MORE ABOUT US!

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