Deciding what to raise on your homestead or backyard farm involves taking inventory of your resources and yourself. This guides you through 15 critical considerations, such as climate, soil, existing ecosystems, lay of the land, storage space, market research, what you like to eat, and your own ability to deal with livestock illness, injury, and death.
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Learn about the many food and fiber options for small-space homesteading in How to Start a Backyard Farm. There are more than what you think!
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