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What it\\u2019s like to jump into homesteading for the very first time?

When we\\u2019re interested in learning a new skill, the first step is to research and read about it. But the real learning comes when we roll up our sleeves and start doing that thing that we\\u2019re interested in.

Nothing beats the insights and knowledge that come from actually stepping out from behind the research and actually giving it a try.

My guest this week understands that well.

Bev Ross is a long-time listener of this podcast and for years she dreamed of living a homesteading life.

Well earlier this year, she and her family decided to stop dreaming about homesteading and dropped everything to start doing it.

They sold their home, moved across the country and dove head first into growing food, raising chickens and living closer to their food.

But they tried to be smart about it.

They didn\\u2019t quit their full time jobs. \\xa0They aren\\u2019t trying to farm. They tried not to bite off too much at once.

In other words, they\\u2019re easing into this lifestyle one step at a time and we chat about what ups and downs she\\u2019s experienced so far.

You will learn:

• Why it\\u2019s important to do your research on zoning laws before you start
• Some of the challenges you can face
• The benefits to your children when homesteading
• Why record keeping is so key
• Tips for journaling on the fly
• The biggest lessons learned so far
• How this lifestyle is not about pass or fail

As always, you can go to www.LivingHomegrown.com/122\\xa0to get a full transcript of the episode and all the links mentioned in the show.