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How to Prepare a Wild Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner

How to Prepare a Wild Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner

From field to feast, we share a step-by-step guide to preparing the perfect wild turkey for Thanksgiving dinner this year.

2024 Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad

2024 Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad

Dad, Grandpa, award-winning writer and outdoorsman Jim Mize shares practical and fun gift ideas for outdoorsy, homesteady and rural Dads.

2024 Holiday Gifts For Homesteaders  Hobby Farmers

2024 Holiday Gifts For Homesteaders & Hobby Farmers

Finding the perfect gifts for homesteaders & hobby farmers can be a challenge, but we’ve got you covered with over 30 practical and meaningful ideas.

Hurricane Helene Survivor Stories: 10 Lessons Learned from Residents of Appalachia

Hurricane Helene Survivor Stories: 10 Lessons Learned from Residents of Appalachia

Wondering what it was like to survive Hurricane Helene in the Carolina Mountains? Two natives and Rethink:Rural writers share their experiences and...

How to Press  Make Apple Cider

How to Press & Make Apple Cider

Celebrate the fall season on the homestead with a glass of homemade cider. Follow our easy step-by-step guide on how to press and make your own cider...

Firewood: Beginners Tips for Harvesting, Seasoning and Splitting Your Own

Firewood: Beginners Tips for Harvesting, Seasoning and Splitting Your Own

A homesteader shares beginner tips on how to harvest, season cut and split your own firewood for greater self-sufficiency and a cozier home this...

How To Choose The Best Deep Freezer For Your Homestead or Hobby Farm

How To Choose The Best Deep Freezer For Your Homestead or Hobby Farm

A homesteader, bulk buyer, mom and chef shares how to choose the best deep freezer (including chest freezer versus upright) for your home, hobby farm...

A Story of an Extremely Attached Goat

A Story of an Extremely Attached Goat

Mara Watts, a Rethink:Rural writer and homesteader, shares her comical experience adding goats to the farm.

How to DIY Leaf Mulch for Lawn  Garden Care

How to DIY Leaf Mulch for Lawn & Garden Care

Looking for a way to get rid of those pesky fall leaves? Here we share the environmental, gardening and time-saving benefits of leaf mulching and how...

How To Find A Reputable Contractor To Build Your Dream Home

How To Find A Reputable Contractor To Build Your Dream Home

Finding a reputable contractor to build your dream country home can be challenging, especially if you're new to the area and/or have never built a...