Northern Homesteading

Potatoes are perhaps the most filling crop grown in the Wolverine state. We'll be digging up several hundred pounds of Kennebec and Red Norland spuds this week to begin filling the...

We have raised pigs for almost 5 years now and have learned quite a lot. I especially put a lot of study into the different diets of pigs. Grass is very good for pigs. It improves digestion,...

Pigs have been an important part of the homestead for centuries. We've been raising pigs for a few years now and plan to keep it up. Pigs do not need pasture but are often cleaner, happier, and...

Sugar has been a major food commodity since the 1500s and is highly valued for its energy content during hard times. We don't eat much sugar but we do have a large bucket full in the pantry. Store...

We have a 6-month supply of food on hand. It's good to know that if stores go empty, my family will eat. Here are 20 great storage food options that we have put up for long-term...

Rice is the most common food in the world and if stored properly, can keep well for nearly half a century. Rice is perhaps the most essential grain for long-term food storage. Rice should be...