I am slowly taking the steps toward self sufficiency and an anxious to try new things. I have seeds started but it is as of yet too cold in VT to do much more...
I'm looking for a recipe for homemade dishwashing liquid for handwashing dishes. Not for a dishwasher machine. I'd prefer one that uses grated soap flakes if...
Hi, I have just lost another litter of baby rabbits. They seem to die at birth or a few hours after. Does anybody know what could be the problem? Maybe I...
Walter, I just discovered your blog and saw the picture of the magnificent John Deere equipment you were using to break the ice on your property. We have a...
Hmm... half a pig. That is a rather funny subject line. Well, it's true. :) We have several pigs going to the butcher this week. They were raised on pasture,...
Hi everybody, I thought this might be very important for you to read and pass on. It's well worth the time. Carol From CT [Non-text portions of this message...
Hi, another way to store food is to use a dehydrator. Excalibur is an excellent company that has different types and sizes and even a layaway plan. The oven...
Hello all, New to this group, was perusing through the groups and saw this one. I thought this would be the place where I could get a good reliable answer....
I made a post of Sharon's alert at NoNAIS.org at this link: http://nonais.org/index.php/2006/02/27/vermont-action-alert/ and added contact info plus other...
I called Senator Harold Giard today after I emailed out my letter of protest about Vermont's animal id. He called me back! and apologized for taking 3 hrs to...
I second this book. I read it last fall and it was excellent. Sure makes you think of everything we take for granted these days. And how "going back" might be...
... Hey folks? PLEASE cut and paste before you answer. Especially if you are on digest? Someone just included the entire digest in their reply. Deedee Today is...
O.K. That makes more sense. Trusting that you can use alternative fuels like corn oil to replace diesel. We use wood as a primary heat source, and crude oil as...
USDA Poised to Push Us Off Our Farms With the National Animal Identification System Submitted by Lynn Miller on February 21, 2006 - 3:13pm. Opinion ...
... I understand the practical aspects. However, for us, it's about self reliance and sustainability. We don't want to be dependant on the grid. Our next goal...
HI Folks Are there any other homesteading families out there who are grid free? Not using the public power grid and relying on full time generator for power? ...
Hey folks Can we have a discussion about storing foods without refrigeration? I'm aware of canning, jams, preserves (tho in our house it takes a bit more since...
From their Action Alert Page ACTION ALERT January 17, 2006NATIONAL ANIMAL ID The Agency of Agriculture presented last week on its priorities for the ...
... As a matter of fact, Betty, it took 5 weeks of calling from me to Leahy's office to get a reply. Timely, no. <snip> ... You are wrong. Bird flu in it's...
Thanks Walter, we will get you the pig info, after they go to butcher. I don't think we will need any more pork untill next fall. But, we might be interested...
PERMACULTURE FUNDAMENTALS: Weekend Workshop sponsored by the FINGER LAKES PERMACULTURE INSTITUTE Friday, March 31, 6:15 - 9:00 pm Saturday. April 1, 9:00 am -...
What are the USDA rules regarding small scale meat sales? I know with eggs you can sell a small amount with out a licence. Is this true of meats like rabbit...
Hey folks Quite by accident I found a lady about ten miles away who's reducing her herd of goats. She has several registered/purebred LaMancha does that are...
My wife and I are looking for land in Vermont. We've been looking for about three months now, working mostly with a realtor in the Brattleboro area. We want 5...
I just got off the phone with Paul Bodrie of WRSA, 1420 AM, out of St. Albans. I'm going to be a guest on his show 16 Feb. It's a talk show, so you can call in...
I just posted this to http://NoNAIS.org I just got a call from "'Alice' calling on behalf of the USDA." She wanted to know if I would take part in a survey and...
