Resources
Here's a quick list of resources that have been immensely helpful for me (and hopefully for you!):
Books - Take a look at my Suggested Reading page for helpful texts for gardening, permaculture, and sustainable agriculture
YouTube/Odysee Channels - Check these out for vlogs/updates and how to for homesteading, gardening, and building a resilient life:
- Jack Spirko - My go-to for homesteading and resilient lifestyle. He's not necessarily safe-for-work, and he doesn't pull his punches when it comes to controversial political topics, but as far as building resilience into your life, this is a strong resource.
- Justin Rhodes - The first homestead video that I stumbled onto in 2020. A wonderful view of homestead life with a man, his farm, and his family.
- Roots and Refuge - An excellent gardening channel, full of tips-and-tricks oriented toward beginning gardeners, but also a lovely view at family life on a homestead.
- Greg Judy Regenerative Rancher - One of the masters of regenerative agriculture, this is an amazing channel if you're looking into mob-grazing with cattle or sheep and building soil and restoring abused land.
- Gold Shaw Farm - A highly entertaining channel of a Vermont farmer raising farm birds and growing a homestead.
- Homegrown Passion - A great YouTube channel about a wonderful hydroponic farm in Ohio. Lots of information about running hydroponics for those of you interested in dipping your toes in the growing style.
Other Resources - Podcasts, blogs, etc.
- Backwoods Home Magazine - "A how-to homesteading magazine for anyone wishing to pursue a self-reliant lifestyle"
- The Survival Podcast with Jack Spirko - "Helping you live a better life, if times get tough or even if they don't." Some helpful tips especially around food storage, growing your own food, permaculture, and lifestyle resilience.