Tag: homesteading

  • The Fruits of My Garden 

    The Fruits of My Garden 

    By: Alex Mackay, Social Media Intern There’s nothing quite as satisfying as the fruits of your labor, or in my case, the plants of my garden. The idea of going to my yard and just picking the ingredients for my dinner has always been a goal of mine, and only recently have I been able…

  • Human-Wildlife Conflicts: Experience with Weasels in New Jersey

    Human-Wildlife Conflicts: Experience with Weasels in New Jersey

    By: Alex Mackay, Social Media Intern There are so many benefits that can come from owning and raising livestock, specifically chickens. As I have talked about in my previous blog, I have ownedchickens for years and even moved homes with our chickens. From taking care of them and even hatching chicks, they have taught me…

  • The Loop of Self-Sufficiency

    The Loop of Self-Sufficiency

    By: Anna Bergen, Outreach & Engagement Intern When transforming your backyard into a self-sustaining ecosystem, it’s best to start with simplicity. My family is trying to mimic natural cycles, within a contained space, that being my own backyard. At my house, we have a rainwater collector, which contains and stores water that can be used…

  • Growing Up on a Mini Chicken Farm

    Growing Up on a Mini Chicken Farm

    By: Alex Mackay, Social Media Intern The title might sound a little funny as I am calling owning chickens a mini-farm, but let me get into it. When I was younger, my family started with just 6 chickens, which I helped to raise and take care of. When we moved, we ended up getting more…