Your homestead can grow more than food—it can grow freedom. In this straight-shooting session, Nicole Sauce shares how she turned her land, skills, and everyday life into a patchwork of income streams that support the life she actually wants to live. Whether you’re growing food, crafting, building, or teaching, Nicole will show you how to […]
Tracy Farley, CPCN, owner, IAS – Integrative Animal Solution Our animal companions are natural hunters and carnivores – just look at their ancestry. The dog in your home has evolved from the wolf, and his digestive system is virtually the same despite thousands of years of domestication. They have very short intestinal tracts geared to […]
By Sean Patrick Tario Every now and again someone will reach out to our team attempting to discredit our “Ghost” products and services. The claims are always related to one, some, or all of the following:…but you use Google Pixel phones! GOOGLE made the phones! …but it’s impossible to not be tracked by the mobile […]
By Glenn Mize Greetings to all our future off-grid enthusiasts! We are eagerly anticipating meeting you in person at the upcoming Spring Self-Reliance Festival. Before we connect face-to-face, allow us to introduce ourselves and invite you to explore our website. Feel free to approach us with any questions; we’re here to assist you on your journey. […]
By Kiri Torgler The ground is still frozen but our temps are climbing up every day. Our grow room is cleaned and prepped for seed starting to being in a couple of weeks. Our spirits are ready to get back outside and get our hands dirty. Its time to turn beds, add more nutrition to […]
by Shawn Mills As we prepare for the Self Reliance Festival, where sustainability and self-sufficiency take center stage, let’s take a quick dive into the world of solar power. This clean, abundant energy source is not just about modern technology; it has a rich history that aligns perfectly with our festival’s ethos. A Brief Journey […]
by Michael Sparks Self reliance involves taking care of yourself and being prepared. One area that many people in the self reliance community don’t think about is vehicle and equipment maintenance. I’m Michael Sparks and I’m an Independent AMSOIL dealer. Since 1972 AMSOIL Inc has developed and marketed synthetic lubricants and other related products for […]
By Leslie Gossett I find it so ironic that people spend so much money, time, and energy on maintaining a lawn of monoculture non-native grass. They physically rip up and/or poison the abundance of other plants naturally growing in these spaces. How have we gotten here? What most people call weeds are free food and […]