Day 7 Assignment

1. Consider what your goals are for your homestead. Do you want a small homegrown supplement to your current lifestyle… or to try for 100% self-sufficiency?

2. If you think a farm of the scales outlined today might be for you, do you think animals are feasible for you? If so, what types would you be most interested in? Think through animal space and housing, and do a little research into acquiring them locally.

Further Resources:

• Masanobu Fukuoka was a Japanese farmer renowned for his take on simple and natural farming, and for his successful revegetation of desert land. I recommend his books if you’re interested in learning more about super-simple self-sufficiency models.
• Joel Salatin is a renowned farmer who publishes at depth about various sustainable pastured poultry models. His materials are excellent resources for would-be farmers, so if you’re interested in reading more, take a look at his books. You can also check out his website, Polyface Farms to keep up with the latest news and articles by him.

Happy homesteading,

Con Murphy
Your Total Independence Coach, Live and Invest Overseas