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What are some resources for people who aspire to someday live off-grid?

Topic: Rural Life ,    Subtopic: Off Grid Living Tags: offgrid electrical solar power sustainability

I'm really just curious. It's always been in the back of my mind. Solar power makes this more doable for those who don't want to completely give up the amenities of modern-day life. But is that just flying in the face of true off-grid living? Is there a "off-grid code" for what is and is not accepte...

asked: UTC 2020-07-23 02:08 AM
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What kind of economic development grants are available in rural Northern california?

Topic: Rural Life ,    Subtopic: Rural Sustainability and Self Sufficiency

Some of the rural parts of the Northern California are saturated with agriculture. Seeking some grants for economic development in the area since it is really essential for sustainbility. ...

asked: UTC 2020-07-23 09:17 PM
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What do you need to feed chicken if you want rich, bright orange yolks?

Topic: Rural Life Tags: chickens

I've recently started raising my own chickens. I've seen some people use eggs with really bright yolks, but the eggs my chickens produce don't look like this. What can I feed them to get that bright color?...

asked: UTC 2020-08-03 03:55 PM
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Homesteading: How do you keep coyotes from eating your chickens?

Topic: Rural Life ,    Subtopic: Farming Tags: chickens coyotes

I live in a city and I was talking to one of my rural friends complaining about trying to keep coyotes away from their chickens. But, wouldn't a fence do the trick? I didn't want to sound stupid because obviously it isn't as simple as that, but it is really that complicated? If anyone can tell me mo...

asked: UTC 2020-08-07 05:51 PM
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What did you miss most about city life when you moved to the country?

Topic: Rural Life ,    Subtopic: Off Grid Living Tags: city rural question

I would love to live in the country one day....

asked: UTC 2020-08-26 04:53 PM
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What should you do if your chicken is constantly trying to eat her own eggs?

Topic: Rural Life ,    Subtopic: Farming Tags: chickens eggs

Sometimes when I get to the coop to pick up the eggs for the day, one of my hens has already ruined the egg she layed! I'm very new to keeping chickens and didn't know that they might try to eat their own eggs. How can I keep this from happening? What causes it? Am I doing anything wrong?...

asked: UTC 2020-09-10 08:21 PM
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Are compostable toilets worth the cost?

Topic: Rural Life ,    Subtopic: Off Grid Living Tags: homestead rural off grid

I've seen a lot of hype for compostable toilet systems over the past couple of months and they seem great, but are they really worth the cost? What does the maitenence of having one of these systems look like? Does your house develop an odor?...

asked: UTC 2020-10-02 01:31 AM
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Three things you wish you knew before you moved in to a tiny home

Topic: Rural Life ,    Subtopic: Off Grid Living Tags: tiny home off grid living housing

I love watcing tiny home videos online and would love to pack up my family and hit the road! Has anyone done any tiny home living and what are the three key things you wish you knew before you decided to move into a tiny home? What are three crucial must haves for every tiny home?...

asked: UTC 2020-10-05 01:20 AM
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