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How to Make Money Homesteading
Wherever you are, this book can show you how to start a business to fund your self-sufficient lifestyle!
Wouldn't you like to escape the hectic pace of modern life and enjoy a worry-free, self-reliant lifestyle? A lifestyle in which your family builds and shares lasting memories of growing your own food in a natural setting instead of spending hours in front of television and computers.
Whether you hope to move to the country or simply stay closer to the city, this book will show you:
How to create streams of self-sufficient and passive income wherever you are
That you can live a vibrant, healthy lifestyle and take care of yourself and your family
How you can get out of debt just as others did on their path to self-sufficiency
The 23 Critical Questions to ask before buying rural property
That you can insulate yourself from financial collapse and SHTF doomsday scenarios
How to retire happy and use homesteading as the NEW retirement plan
Featuring profiles of 18 homesteaders and farmers who share intimate stories of their own journeys toward a healthier, freer, more fulfilling lifestyle, this book provides actionable ideas that you can use to achieve your dream of self-sufficiency. From how others got out of debt, to what to consider before buying land, to the critical steps to take when setting up a sustainable homestead or farmstead business, this book details the strategies that will save you money, generate income and put you on the path to self-sufficiency.
From the bestselling author of The Accidental Farmers
"I wrote this book hoping to inspire you to pursue a more self-sufficient lifestyle, just as I did many years ago. Becoming more self sufficient doesn't mean you have to go "all-in", you can choose the level of self-sufficiency you desire. This book is will give you lots of great ideas on how to make money to support your dreams of self-sufficient living, and discuss some of the pros/cons of each. I am particularly delighted to share with you profiles of 18 other people just like you and me, who found the courage to leave the "rat race" behind and become more self-sufficient. Some were over their heads in debt and found a way out, some went full-steam ahead into homesteading while others retained their city jobs as they slowly increased their self-sufficient skills. Each found a way to generate income to make it all possible. This book shares their experiences, their ideas as well as my own experience and ideas. If you are even remotely interested in this lifestyle, just add the book to your shopping cart, check out and let us share our stories with you!"
Wouldn't you like to escape the hectic pace of modern life and enjoy a worry-free, self-reliant lifestyle? A lifestyle in which your family builds and shares lasting memories of growing your own food in a natural setting instead of spending hours in front of television and computers.
Whether you hope to move to the country or simply stay closer to the city, this book will show you:
How to create streams of self-sufficient and passive income wherever you are
That you can live a vibrant, healthy lifestyle and take care of yourself and your family
How you can get out of debt just as others did on their path to self-sufficiency
The 23 Critical Questions to ask before buying rural property
That you can insulate yourself from financial collapse and SHTF doomsday scenarios
How to retire happy and use homesteading as the NEW retirement plan
Featuring profiles of 18 homesteaders and farmers who share intimate stories of their own journeys toward a healthier, freer, more fulfilling lifestyle, this book provides actionable ideas that you can use to achieve your dream of self-sufficiency. From how others got out of debt, to what to consider before buying land, to the critical steps to take when setting up a sustainable homestead or farmstead business, this book details the strategies that will save you money, generate income and put you on the path to self-sufficiency.
From the bestselling author of The Accidental Farmers
"I wrote this book hoping to inspire you to pursue a more self-sufficient lifestyle, just as I did many years ago. Becoming more self sufficient doesn't mean you have to go "all-in", you can choose the level of self-sufficiency you desire. This book is will give you lots of great ideas on how to make money to support your dreams of self-sufficient living, and discuss some of the pros/cons of each. I am particularly delighted to share with you profiles of 18 other people just like you and me, who found the courage to leave the "rat race" behind and become more self-sufficient. Some were over their heads in debt and found a way out, some went full-steam ahead into homesteading while others retained their city jobs as they slowly increased their self-sufficient skills. Each found a way to generate income to make it all possible. This book shares their experiences, their ideas as well as my own experience and ideas. If you are even remotely interested in this lifestyle, just add the book to your shopping cart, check out and let us share our stories with you!"
225 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 28, 2014
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October 25, 2014
Although many of us dream of verdant pastures and orchards dripping with fruit when we consider going back to the land, there's one thorny issue that will send most homesteaders-to-be scurrying back to the city within the first decade --- money. Yep, even though we'd rather focus on lambs and tomatoes, the most relevant green object for many new homesteaders is dollar bills.
The trouble is that homesteads require a lot of maintenance time and are often located in economically depressed parts of the country, so finding a nearby job that can fit between the cracks is tricky. In my experience, the homesteaders who go the distance are the ones who turn into entrepreneurs, making money from their farms or homes so they can escape the rat race (and find time for what really matters).
But what kind of business should you start? This is the question Tim Young answers in his new book. He mentions hundreds of money-making suggestions based on bringing in income from your land itself (for example, with farm stays or hunting leases), using your skills to make a buck (perhaps by being a mechanic or online copy-editor), or producing a product (such as cheese or chicken pluckers).
Young combines his own learnings with the experiences of eighteen other homesteading families to produce a well-rounded account of your options as an entrepreneurial homesteader. When you pull it all together, the author has created a must-read for anyone dreaming of homesteading, or wanting to make their homestead more financially secure. Because you don't want to be one of those homesteaders who throws in the towel and ends up back in an apartment in the city, do you?
The trouble is that homesteads require a lot of maintenance time and are often located in economically depressed parts of the country, so finding a nearby job that can fit between the cracks is tricky. In my experience, the homesteaders who go the distance are the ones who turn into entrepreneurs, making money from their farms or homes so they can escape the rat race (and find time for what really matters).
But what kind of business should you start? This is the question Tim Young answers in his new book. He mentions hundreds of money-making suggestions based on bringing in income from your land itself (for example, with farm stays or hunting leases), using your skills to make a buck (perhaps by being a mechanic or online copy-editor), or producing a product (such as cheese or chicken pluckers).
Young combines his own learnings with the experiences of eighteen other homesteading families to produce a well-rounded account of your options as an entrepreneurial homesteader. When you pull it all together, the author has created a must-read for anyone dreaming of homesteading, or wanting to make their homestead more financially secure. Because you don't want to be one of those homesteaders who throws in the towel and ends up back in an apartment in the city, do you?
December 9, 2020
This is a great book for inspiration & ideas for anyone dreaming about a homesteading lifestyle. It gives a lot of general overviews on different homestead business ideas & basic interviews with people who are living that dream.
However, this is not an in-depth business book. It will open you up to ideas & possibilities, but you will have to do further research to figure out which options will work best for you & your location. Each option/idea presented, indeed, opens up the world of specialties & many, many in-depth books are available on each topic & often each geographical region.
But if you’re still at the starting stage & not sure which direction to go, this will be a great book for you.
However, this is not an in-depth business book. It will open you up to ideas & possibilities, but you will have to do further research to figure out which options will work best for you & your location. Each option/idea presented, indeed, opens up the world of specialties & many, many in-depth books are available on each topic & often each geographical region.
But if you’re still at the starting stage & not sure which direction to go, this will be a great book for you.
March 8, 2021
Informative read and Encouragement to homestead and fulfill your dreams. Definitely a reread.
November 8, 2021
A lot of good resources.
This book has a lot of good information and good resources.
I keep going though it and find things I missed the first time.
This book has a lot of good information and good resources.
I keep going though it and find things I missed the first time.
June 28, 2022
Solid information with a lot of good ideas!
October 4, 2017
If you are considering homesteading, farming, or just living off the grid, the first chapter or two are a great pat on the back. They really pumped me up. The rest is just a series laundry lists of money-making ideas, interspersed with short interviews. My gripe is that there was NO DATA. I already know that honey can make "good money," that raising beef "takes time," and that people "buy a lot of soap." Where are the numbers, Tim??? What is the actual market price of honey? How many seasons does it take to fatten up a steer, what is the cost/lb of silage or grass, and how much can organic beef be sold for? What is the market share of homemade soap, and what are the actual revenues? The "real life cases" are just quick interviews with questions like "what do you miss about city life?" not useful breakdowns of their business models. Unless you need tips like "you can make money teaching foraging classes" or "save money by cancelling your cable subscription," don't waste your time on this book.
October 12, 2015
Great for me to listen to while I'm forging out an existence here in the country. Gave me some new perspective and insights into how people make money on their homesteads. Even if I might not be as "rustic" as some of the interviewees.
January 2, 2017
Great and helpful book - practical with lots of ideas for making money homesteading. Author, Tim Young, came out of the corporate world to begin his farming business/homesteading. Enjoyable and practical read.
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September 17, 2017Because I am such a newbie to this topic, I hesitate to give it a star rating, but it definitely provided some wonderful ideas and inspiration. The stories/profiles throughout made the goal of homesteading for profit feel achievable.
April 17, 2017
Lots of really good ideas!
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