Frequently Asked Questions

Weldon and I are very aware that our homestead lifestyle raises a variety of questions for most people.  We’re also aware that we’re never actually asked a good number of these questions.  We get it!  We’re two unabashed nerds with corporate and creative backgrounds who have chosen to farm in rural Kentucky within 10 miles of our families.  We raise much of our food, learn old-timey skills, drive older vehicles, wear second-hand clothes, live fairly frugally, and travel as often as possible.  Hmmm.  Out-of-the-box only begins to describe us.  Why on Earth do we not have a clothes dryer or television?   Why do we make our own mayonnaise and cook with lard?  Why are we taking down old houses and barns in order to build our dream home – calling a metal shop building home in the mean time?  Why does our farming look so different from other farming?  All good questions!

I've been compiling a bounty of information in response to these frequently asked (and unasked) questions.  The topics touch on some of the most important tenants in our life.  In the coming months, I intend to post these excerpts as permanent pages on the blog for your reference and amusement.  You’ll be able to click on each topic along the menu bar at the top of the blog’s home page.  Each page will have photos and expand the scope of my regular weekly posts to include our more in-depth research, resources, and personal thoughts.  Whether you’re intrigued by our quirkiness or blazing your own unconventional path, I hope these pages get your wheels turning.

 

This week I've added TWO NEW PAGES:  The Food – a tasty background and overview of our framework for healthful eating and The Library – an evolving list of the invaluable sources for information and inspiration we've found along the way.  Our love of food and learning are two key elements (perhaps the foundational pair) that keep Weldon and I eagerly homesteading.

I look forward to your comments and questions!