NewAmericaNow-Preparation and The Farm Tour

Confusious say if one does not begin he is sure not to arrive. A tour of what we have been up to in our quest to prepare. Since Knowledge is power, I have also compiled a collection of books that contain information that would be indispensible during a crisis. I make this collection available to you at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180385709112&ssPag...

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[crazeyspivey]

Maybe make another fenced pen for goats so they can use it as the grass anews itself in the first pen? Hate to see a dirt ground as it wears out.

[NewAmericaNow]

@crazeyspivey that's our updated farm tour. The goats are very happy in their new run. Thanks, Mrs.NAN

[Ooloosoon]

WOW Very Nice place guys!

I guess your heat is via wood burning stove?

...Looks like you have lots of room for a large greenhouse and it seems like it might allow you grow lots of extra food for a much longer growing season

Can you tell us you thoughts on how many acres of land it takes to run a self running homestead?

Very Nice Job on the property!!!

[NewAmericaNow]

Our main heat is oill furnace and the whole house can be plugged into a generator if needed. Last winter I put in a wood burning stove and it has saved us lots of money and given us peace of mind being that the area has a history of ice storms that have left people stranded for three weeks without power. We have lost power and the wood stove works better than the oil heat.

[NewAmericaNow]

A greenhouse is part of future plans. We have a total of 1/2 acre and we have left a big part for the kids still to have room to play ball. We do have a homemade pond in the front. The liner is an old torn inflatable kids pool. We have minnows, goldfish and lots of frogs but is mainly decorative although when going fishing I scoop up some minnows and go. Thanks for the input. Its what we are doing.

[rmhoffman222]

how would you propose to feed the animals after an economic collapse

[NewAmericaNow]

Good question. The Goats can eat cedar and fir tree clippings even in winter. The goats produce milk that can be converted to cheese. Cheese can be broken up and fed to the remaining creatures as a food over winter along with pickled or preserved veggies and root cellar type items. of course lots to eat in the growing months.Thanks for the question.

[Ooloosoon]

Great Idea on the Pond! Not only can you produce some extra Fish/bate...But in a real pinch you also have an extra supply of Water for the farm

Seems like a win/win to have a small pond (or 3) around.

I wonder if you will be able to grow some type of food crops year round when you get your greenhouse up and running?

I dont know much about them but I have always thought it would be great to have one (or 3 !)

Also a smart move on the wood stove..might Save your life some winter?

[adkfengshui]

You must have a very understanding wife! How did you get so lucky? It's super hard to meet like minded people! Your doing a great job keep up the good work.

[NewAmericaNow]

The goats were born and raised here a few miles away. As a matter of fact their old barn had no heat and it gets as cold as minus 30-minus 35 at night in February. They now have a warmer barn in the garage which does't fall below 40. The breed is originally from the Swiss Alps so they are no strangers to the cold and they love eating evergreen cedars and fir tree leaves and there are plenty here. Thanks for the comments.