What we've done so far

Well, I have entered the world of  blogging.  This will mostly be about our life on a mini-farm and what we are doing toward self-sustainability.  We moved out here to the woods almost three years ago.  We began our homesteading adventure in May of 2010.  So far we have planted about 15 raspberry bushes and  3 blueberry bushes.  We are blessed to have many, many wild blackberries on the property.  Our garden this summer includes tomato plants, peppers, green beans, carrots, and onions. 

Last May we got 12 chickens and have added more this past Spring for a total of 24.  Keeping chickens is a great way to start toward self-sustainability.  They are easy to keep and to care for.  This past June we added two dairy goats into the mix.  We will be breeding them to get milk.  Then we can stop buying milk and cheese at the store.  And I want to be able to make and sell goat's milk soap. 

So, I guess this is a good start to life on a mini-farm.