CTCStrela
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First off, How would you define Homesteading.
With that being said, let me give you a little background.
I am the youngest of 4 brothers.
My family is from the northern end of the Appalachian area of Ohio. My older brothers all live up there, and own significant (200-800 acre) contiguous plots of farmland.
I was born and raised in Florida, and as such, know *nothing* about farming, nor working the land, nor how to balance a self-sufficient lifestyle with a decent income.
My wife and I have an ultimate goal, to move at least *near* to where my older brothers live, which is a rural area about 70 miles east of Columbus Ohio.
Ideal life for me, would be to teach, either in College level, or high-school level. Massive income has never been my, or my wife's priority. We intend to find "our hole" and get out of the city, as soon as we both receive our doctorates in our respective fields of study.
We simply want a comfortable life, in a quiet and secure area, near family. The land up there has absolutely enchanted us, and we are determined to make it work.
Now, what should I be studying, as far as self-sufficient lifestyles are concerned, and what should my priorities be?
Big bill, but I'm hoping some of you could help me out with information. Anything can help!
With that being said, let me give you a little background.
I am the youngest of 4 brothers.
My family is from the northern end of the Appalachian area of Ohio. My older brothers all live up there, and own significant (200-800 acre) contiguous plots of farmland.
I was born and raised in Florida, and as such, know *nothing* about farming, nor working the land, nor how to balance a self-sufficient lifestyle with a decent income.
My wife and I have an ultimate goal, to move at least *near* to where my older brothers live, which is a rural area about 70 miles east of Columbus Ohio.
Ideal life for me, would be to teach, either in College level, or high-school level. Massive income has never been my, or my wife's priority. We intend to find "our hole" and get out of the city, as soon as we both receive our doctorates in our respective fields of study.
We simply want a comfortable life, in a quiet and secure area, near family. The land up there has absolutely enchanted us, and we are determined to make it work.
Now, what should I be studying, as far as self-sufficient lifestyles are concerned, and what should my priorities be?
Big bill, but I'm hoping some of you could help me out with information. Anything can help!
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