Image source: Pixabay.com By Pat B – Off The Grid News When the managing director of an Australian power company last fall suggested that those who leave the electric grid and rely on solar power exclusively are “greedy and selfish,” a fair amount of off-the-grid enthusiasts balked. Paul Adams, managing director of the Jemena power…
Image source: Pixabay.com By Patrick Shelley – Off The Grid News Living off the grid used to mean roughing it, but not anymore. Now you can live just as well as any grid home and accomplish all of your goals at the same time. That definitely includes the winter, and one of the best off-grid…
Image source: Flickr By Byron Berger – Off The Grid News Many of us dream or desire to live off-grid by ourselves, enjoying a peaceful life of solitude. But it’s easy to underestimate the difficulty of this. Living off the grid is hard enough if you have family and other homesteaders around you. Going it alone…
Image source: Pixabay.com By Priscilla Cash – Off The Grid News The nutritional needs of goats will increase dramatically over the next several months, and addressing these needs is paramount for a successful kidding season. But meeting a herd’s nutritional requirements during the winter months can quickly break the bank if you’re not careful. Knowledge (and…
By Bill White – SurvivoPedia With wintertime bearing down upon us, it’s time for many of us to make a few changes. Winter coats come out of hiding and we put away the shorts and sandals for next year. Some people drain their swimming pools, while others wax up their skis. The end of Daylight Savings…
By Zach Dunn – Off The Grid News Man, do I love chickens and fresh eggs in the morning. I also love hogs, and the pork that I can turn into Virginia hams and back bacon. Goats and cows provide milk and delicious red meat. But with the exception of the chicken, none are as…
Image source: Youtube By David Devold – Off The Grid News One of the best ways to ensure you enjoy a good experience with chickens in cold climates is to choose a breed that is known for being winter-hardy. While most chickens are fairly cold-tolerant as a general rule, some breeds seem to enjoy cold…
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