If you were inspired by our Firsthand Reports Off the Grid and Thriving or Learning to Live a Self-Sufficient Life but don’t have the funds ready to move to your own homestead, opportunities for free ...

We frequently use the term ‘homestead’ and ‘homesteading’ in articles in Mother Earth News. The term ‘homesteading’ may be familiar, but its usage can cause some confusion as its meaning has changed ...

A few lucky homeowners have either inherited land obtained through homestead acts or have claimed property in modern free land programs. 16 Photos View Slide Show › By Alyson Krueger Many families ...