Imagine sinking hundreds of thousands of dollars and countless hours into a family compound only to find that the roads are too narrow or your utility lines don’t reach every home on the property.
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When I started planning a homestead for the very first time, the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” kept popping into my head. Honestly, this wise adage saved me a lot of heartache at the beginning of my homesteading journey.
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Though my own homestead is significantly smaller than this 50 acre homestead layout design, I modeled this diagram on the productive farms I have personally observed in North Carolina — a state overflowing with more than 80 commercial crops and one of the most diverse agricultural economies in the U.S.
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Through my years working on my own land, I’ve gained a lot of invaluable experience that helped me to develop this 40 acre homestead layout. My homesteading experiences, skills, and communities have become foundational to my life and affect my day-in, day-out choices and perspectives.
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When I designed a homestead on my own land, I realized in order to ensure long-term success, I needed to carefully consider the potential hazards to the health and abundance of my crops and livestock and plan accordingly.
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