There are a few things self-employed individuals should know about taxation, especially as there are some unique exemptions for homesteaders. Whether you make enough to break even on your homestead or you only get a little side income, it is important for you to know the ins and outs of taxation, especially as self-employed individuals […]
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If you intend to feed yourself and your family, there are a few staple crops you absolutely need in rotation. These crops either have high yields, high nutrient values, or are easy to rear. Whether you are a new gardener or an old hand in the yard, it is important to plan out your garden
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Hobby farms, small farms maintained as recreational land or farmland for supplemental income, have become increasingly popular in the last decade with urban dwellers and retirees. In the US, where older farms are often absorbed by larger farms, owning a small farm is often no longer profitable as a primary source of income. As a result, many are being purchased as hobby farms by those looking for a place to grow crops that can be sold at local farmer’s markets or used for personal consumption.
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Owning chickens can be an easy way to provide your family or homestead with a steady supply of protein, but getting the room and resources to raise hens can involve quite a financial investment. Fortunately, not only are there many ways to save when rearing chickens, there are also ways for you to make money off of them if you have enough. One of the easiest ways to do this is to make yourself into a small business and claim tax breaks, but this often requires various licenses and fees, depending on your state. What are some legal documents you will need to raise and make money off your chickens?
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The Land Broker Co-op knows how important your business is to you. Representing your client’s property and needs is your bread and butter. We at the Co-op understand this and want to give you every opportunity to accurately produce a useful CMA for your clients. There are not many places you can go for ranch, land, and farm sold data and have it protected.
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If you struggle to keep your garden safe from winter frosts and chills, or you aren’t sure how to protect tender shoots from snow, then you should consider creating row covers. A row cover is a type of protective shield for your garden that can keep it free of snow, frost and hail. In addition, it can help to insulate your garden from the cold. If protecting your garden over the winter is a major concern, then a row cover is exactly what you need.
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Rural tourism is often a topic of fascination. The rustic charm of the slower lifestyles offers a much needed pause from the modern hustle and bustle. We are getting busier as a people and find it difficult to unwind even on holidays. Trips to rural areas allow us to step outside this hamster wheel life
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Although the great state of Texas may once have been considered part of the frontier, it now seems that virtually everyone is interested in breaking away from hustle and bustle of the crowded cities on the coasts and buying land in Texas.
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The warm glimmer of a blazing fireplace inspires cozy holiday bliss in all of us. Even crooning Christmas legends feature roasted chestnuts and hanging stockings around the fire in beloved verse. A toasty fire presents a practical way to warm up the wintertime chill, and is particularly useful in rural living situations where consistent power may be iffy – in the event of an outage due to a snow-laden downed tree falling on wires, a fireplace can go from being a pleasant ambiance enhancer to an all-important heating source.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll across the globe, many Americans are not only practicing social distancing but also reconsidering their lifestyle. Heavily populated urban centers in the United States have borne the brunt of the pandemic. As a result, many Americans are looking to trade the comforts of city life for
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