Sustainable farming is an increasingly popular concept that involves producing food in a way that is environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable. As consumers become more aware of the impact that their food choices have on the planet, many … Read More
Developing a robust public relations plan is essential for farm businesses that want to succeed, as it allows them to boost their brand image, increase visibility, and foster meaningful relationships with key audiences such as consumers, trade partners, and policymakers. … Read More
When people first start a homestead business, they often ask if they should take out ads in a local newspaper or on a radio station. They think of traditional marketing, which is how things were done a decade ago or … Read More
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I was originally drawn to Plowing with Pigs and Other Creative, Low-Budget Homesteading Solutions because I am planning to raise pigs, but it turns out you really can’t judge a book … Read More
When I started making cheese in 2002, my friends immediately started asking if they could buy it. When I called my state department of agriculture to learn the requirements, I was quickly overwhelmed and gave up on the idea as … Read More
Thanks to new laws currently on the books in more than forty-two US states, small-scale food businesses can now be operated from home kitchens. These state laws, often referred to as “cottage food legislation” or “cottage food laws,” have nothing … Read More
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Today we’re chatting with Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko, authors of Homemade for Sale: How to Set Up and Market a Food Business from Your Home Kitchen. (Check out my review … Read More
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you happen to live in one of the 42 states that passed a cottage food law and you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you might have thought about starting your own … Read More
Thrifty Homesteader was created in 2012 after the publication of my second book, Ecothrifty. The name was coined by one of my followers because I said that I didn’t want anyone to think that they had to be rich to homestead or live a greener life....
