Millennial homesteaders pursuing a compassionate & connected life on a plant based hobby farm
A few weeks back I wrote a post about things to consider BEFORE homesteading, which you can read here. That post in many ways was cautionary, considering aspects of homesteading that may not be right for everyone. This post is a whole different perspective, and will explore the very best side of homesteading, and capture…
What makes a modern homestead different than a traditional one? Today I want to answer this question for all those who may be wondering. I wouldn't have even known what this was a year ago. It's all been this crazy, unexpected adventure for us, but we wouldn't change it for the world. Old Ways, New…
Continue reading ➞ What is a Modern Homestead? | Old Ways, New Technology
Today's post comes from a very close friend of mine, Hannah Whitney with The Whitney Homestead. Hannah and her husband are starting a small homestead in Southern Maine, along with their yellow lab, Maple, and a baby girl on the way! During her first year gardening, while living in an apartment in a small town, she…
Hi Friends! Are you looking for a creative strategy or two to bring in some extra income on your homestead? I see a lot of great ideas online, but many of them involve selling meat, dairy, or animals. Those strategies may work for you; however, with the Sunshine Farm being primarily a plant-based homestead, with…
Continue reading ➞ Make Money on a Homestead Without Using Animal Products
This morning Chris and I woke up to over 100 subscribers on our YouTube Channel. While it may be a small number, it was our first milestone and we were excited to meet it! It had me reflecting a bit on my goals for this channel and why we REALLY started it. New subscribers and…
Today is the two year anniversary of when we first moved to the Sunshine Farm. Of course, two years ago it wasn't the Sunshine Farm, it was simply a cute cape cod style home on 12.5 acres, but it held so many dreams! It's funny and crazy to look back at the past two…
Continue reading ➞ Anniversary of the Sunshine Farm! | A Look Back at the Past Two Years
So I thought we would share with all of you a little glimpse at what it has been like watching Willow's baby belly grow. In the beginning we didn't know she was pregnant so I wasn't actively taking photos of her belly... but once I started noticing some growth, I began snapping pics every week…
Continue reading ➞ Willow’s Growing Belly | Our Rescued Goat is Pregnant
Hello again! It has been a little while since I have posted, and a lot has happened here at the farm, including three new adorable additions... rescued goats! A few months ago I read about a massive rescue through Lollypop Farm Human Society, where they took in 27 goats, 3 horses, and a llama from…
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I know it's been awhile since I've posted on the blog, life has continued to be a bit crazy on the Sunshine farm. I do have a sad announcement to share, although I've been hesitant to do so.
This past week Faelynn left the Sunshine Farm to go back to Lollypop Farm where she will find a new home as a companion horse.
Today we are celebrating Mother's Day here at the Sunshine Farm. We started the morning caring for all of our animals and then preparing the house to host Chris' family. Chris' mom, dad, and sister came over for a Mother's Day Brunch, and to visit with all the animals. After finishing brunch we went to…
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