Free land from the government may be a thing of the past, but the spirit isn't. The modern meaning of 'Homesteading' is more than just living on a farm though. Most people who use the term mean a simpler back-to-the-old-ways, self-sufficient lifestyle.
A collaborative site dedicated to the mechanics of country living. Source of information on homesteading, modern living alternatives, farming and the old ways. http://www.goodbyecitylife.com/index.htm
Contains an entire resource directory of information on homesteading and many other topics related to living a more natural, sustainable, and wholesome life. http://www.homestead.org/
A northern Texas homestead attempting to live as self-sufficiently as possible. Describes raising and selling organic vegetables, fruits, eggs and natural chicken and rabbit meats. http://www.beulahland.com/homestead/
An on-line book about one family's simple and sustainable-living lifestyle. Other pages include tips and inspiration for simple living, natural building, communities, the ecology and other topics. http://www.innerexplorations.com/simpletext/simple.htm
Learn about frugal living, homesteading, english cottage gardening, and cheap meal recipes. Based in Victorian Queen Village, New York. http://www.littlecountryvillage.com/
Catalog of country items to help folks enjoy the homestead/small farm life. Information on goats, sheep, chickens, gardening, quilting and cheese and soap making. http://www.AuntEmma-Emporium.com/
A site with a Message board and Chat room where viewers can share information and ask questions about all aspects of country living, homesteading, and home remedies. http://www.ourcountryhaven.com/
Country magazine for readers seeking voluntary simplicity, greater self-reliance (homesteading) with emphasis on home food production-gardening, cooking, and food preservation. http://www.countrysidemag.com/
Homesteading and homeschooling on a mountain top in West Virginia since 1993. Domestic and exotic animals, water and electricity tips, photos. http://www.highlonesomeranch.com/
Promotes small-scale low-technology agriculture and backyard fruit production. The emphasis is production of cane syrup, with essays on syrup chemistry and access to bulletins. http://www.southernmatters.com
This work of fiction tells the utopian tale of a homesteading adventure starting in 1964 and becoming a worldwide homesteading community. http://www.kenkifer.com/newworld/index.htm
Several young fora on various aspects of independent living, including gardening, homeschooling, and techniques. Encourages submissions. http://outbackacres.proboards18.com./
From a homestead in the Missouri Ozarks, this site offers pieces on many topics, including cooking, crafts, gardening, and animals. http://www.minifarmhomestead.com
A small homestead in the Catskills, engaged in an ongoing exploration of ecological and aesthetic building, gardening and living. http://members.localnet.com/~stoh/
A directory of homesteading sites including topics such as animal husbandry, gardening, self-sufficiency, alternative building and others. A largely Christian perspective, with books for sale. http://www.homesteadinginfo.com
An expanding group of more than 900 how-to articles on homesteading, sustainability, and the simple life, as well as an active web community. http://www.deliberatelife.com
Organic family homestead raising Dexter cattle for beef and dairy, Arabian horses, chickens, and various other homestead animals. http://www.freewebs.com/nagnoufarms/
An online resource that requires a paid subcription to "Down To The Roots Magazine," hich is geared to the new or long-time homesteader. All articles are written by homesteaders. http://www.downtotheroots.net
A network to promote and help smallholders and homesteaders living in the West Wales area, with public material, wanted listings and membership. http://www.westwalessmallholders.co.uk
Instruction, with photographs, for the construction of simple rural homes, and commentary on the desirability of anonymous rural living. http://www.fetarts.com
