{"product_id":"so-you-want-to-be-a-modern-homesteader-all-the-dirt-on-living-the-good-life-paperback","title":"So You Want to Be a Modern Homesteader?: All the Dirt on Living the Good Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKirsten Lie-Nielsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dream of rural living can be romantic and rewarding, it is also packed with challenges. \u003ci\u003eSo You Want to Be a Modern Homesteader?\u003c\/i\u003e offers an in-depth \"look before you leap\" examination of what you need to consider before moving \"back to the land.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe look before you leap guide to the joys and pitfalls of the rural good life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEspecially valuable for someone who is just starting to contemplate a homesteading lifestyle and wondering if they should jump in -- and how far.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- Deborah Niemann, author, \u003ci\u003eHomegrown and Handmade \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eRaising Goats Naturally \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThree years ago, we moved from our small hobby farm in Virginia to the woods of Maine. If only I had Kirsten's book back then!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- Lisa Steele, author, \u003ci\u003eFresh Eggs Daily \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003e101 Chicken Keeping Hacks \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA realistic look at the joys and trials, benefits and challenges... with a great deal of worked for wisdom shared along the way.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- John Moody, author, \u003ci\u003eThe Frugal Homesteader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDREAMS OF self-sufficiency, independence, and tranquility continue to pull in a new generation of modern homesteaders. While growing your own food and being in charge of your life is the source of much satisfaction, there are many challenges to living away from modern conveniences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Written by an experienced modern homesteader who successfully made the leap, \u003ci\u003eSo You Want to Be a Modern Homesteader? \u003c\/i\u003eoffers an in-depth examination of what you need to consider before moving back to the land. Drawing from a deep well of experience, this essential guide covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomance versus the reality of rural living \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding the right property\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding versus bootstrapping \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical must-have skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarning an income and farming on a budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating community \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal living \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren and schooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial media, the internet, and rural life. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are dreaming of moving to the country for peace and an escape from the daily grind or to provide a different lifestyle for your children, this complete and realistic guide is the essential resource to help you achieve success as a modern homesteader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerfect for folks just beginning the journey, experienced old-timers like me, and everyone in between.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- Hank Will, Editorial Director, Ogden Publications including \u003ci\u003eMother Earth News\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA fun take on all things homesteading.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-- Diana Rodgers, The Sustainable Dish\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKIRSTEN LIE-NIELSEN is a farmer and writer restoring a 200-year old farm in Liberty, Maine. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese\u003c\/i\u003e, writes about homesteading for \u003ci\u003eGrit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMother Earth News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBackyard Poultry\u003c\/i\u003e, and Hobbyfarms.com, and blogs about the good life at hostilevalleyliving.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirsten Lie-Nielsen\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and farmer living on 93 acres in rural Maine. After starting a small hobby homestead with her partner on an abandoned farm with no electricity and running water, Kirsten's endeavors have quickly grown to encompass geese, goats, chickens, bees, ducks, and extensive vegetable and herb gardens. Always intrigued by self-sufficiency and working with her hands, Kirsten enjoys sharing her experiences and the lessons of life on the farm for publications such as \u003ci\u003eGrit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMother Earth News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBackyard Poultry\u003c\/i\u003e, and Hobbyfarms.com. Kirsten blogs about her rural adventures at hostilevalleyliving.com, and her first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese\u003c\/i\u003e, was released in October 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 11, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758092288288,"sku":"9780865718913","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bca5aeb681292248484dcd75c497fdfb.webp?v=1780117813","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/so-you-want-to-be-a-modern-homesteader-all-the-dirt-on-living-the-good-life-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}