{"id":1020,"date":"2022-09-04T06:14:05","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T06:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khetwise.com\/blog\/farm-vs-homestead-vs-farmstead-what-they-are-and-how-to-choose\/"},"modified":"2022-09-04T06:14:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-04T06:14:05","slug":"farm-vs-homestead-vs-farmstead-what-they-are-and-how-to-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khetwise.com\/blog\/farm-vs-homestead-vs-farmstead-what-they-are-and-how-to-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Farm vs. Homestead vs. Farmstead | What They Are and How To Choose"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hear from so many that they dream of owning some land to grow and raise food. But, do you want to be a farm, a homestead, or a farmstead? It\u2019s an important question! We\u2019ll discuss the difference between the three along with some practical considerations when choosing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The question of farm vs. homestead vs. farmstead is near and dear to us and came up many times in our own journey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"sunset farm scene with windmill\" class=\"wp-image-1818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunset-farm-scene-with-windmill.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Journey from the Suburbs to 5 Acres<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reconnecting to our agrarian roots is a growing trend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You love the local food community. You want to support it; maybe even join it. Growing food is a passion. You want to feed your family; possibly even your community. Starting where you\u2019re at makes sense, but you have been processing a move. More land. Something rural even? These thoughts have been mulling around in your head for months, maybe even years!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can relate to any part of that then you\u2019re in good company! We were born and raised in the suburbs and frequently processed these decisions for years before deciding to just go for it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We share about our difficult decision to leave the suburbs and ultimately end up on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/why-a-5-acre-homestead-is-the-perfect-size-for-a-beginner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 acre<\/a><\/strong> property we currently live on in the video below.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Making the Move from the Suburbs to our Farmstead\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pcnbAkOKQs0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, it was one of the hardest decisions we\u2019ve ever had to make. But, we have no regrets! We love the life we\u2019ve built with our milk cow, chickens, gardens, orchard, and lots of plans to keep producing a wide array of high quality, nutrient dense foods into the future.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Became A Farmstead<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leading up to that move, I was convinced we were going to be farmers. Everyone I followed was a farmer &#8211; John Suscovich of <a href=\"https:\/\/farmmarketingsolutions.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farm Marketing Solutions<\/a>, Farmer Jessie of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notillgrowers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No Till Growers<\/a>, Joel Salatin of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyfacefarms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Polyface Farms<\/a>. Being a suburbanite, I didn\u2019t know any other options. Farming seemed like the lone path.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joelle, however, was exposed to a different path\u2014homesteading. There\u2019s lots of \u201cmommy\u201d homesteaders out there that she was familiar with and I was COMPLETELY oblivious to. Jill Winger of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprairiehomestead.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Prairie Homestead<\/a>, Lisa Bass of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmhouseonboone.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farmhouse on Boone<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouses-and-tractor-on-organic-farm-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"greenhouses and tractor on organic farm\" class=\"wp-image-1820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouses-and-tractor-on-organic-farm-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouses-and-tractor-on-organic-farm-600x325.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouses-and-tractor-on-organic-farm-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouses-and-tractor-on-organic-farm-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouses-and-tractor-on-organic-farm-1170x634.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouses-and-tractor-on-organic-farm-585x317.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouses-and-tractor-on-organic-farm-250x135.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouses-and-tractor-on-organic-farm-550x298.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouses-and-tractor-on-organic-farm-800x433.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouses-and-tractor-on-organic-farm-332x180.jpg 332w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouses-and-tractor-on-organic-farm-554x300.jpg 554w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouses-and-tractor-on-organic-farm-923x500.jpg 923w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/greenhouses-and-tractor-on-organic-farm.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, as we processed this big move and decision for years, we often missed each other in subtle but important ways. Joelle was talking about homesteading, while I was talking about farming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, we made that distinction and understood each other. But it took a lot of clarifying and envisioning of what we wanted our future family life, farmland, lifestyle, and work to look like.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the end, we became a farmstead. A designation I think suits us well. But let\u2019s dig deeper into these three options.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farm vs. Homestead vs. Farmstead Breakdown<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a farm?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Farms grow or raise food with the purpose of turning a profit. While the average farm size in the U.S. is over 400 acres of land, a farm can be any size. This includes an urban farm on a \u00bc acre lot all the way up to the mega farms or ranches that are comprised of thousands of acres.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A typical minimum requirement to be designated a farm is that you have farm earnings of at least $1,000 annually. Most states require this minimum for land to maintain a tax status as farmland when filing a Schedule F on your taxes. A schedule F is the tax form where you claim your farming income and expenses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"field of flowering organic buckwheat\" class=\"wp-image-1821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/field-of-flowering-organic-buckwheat.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Farms can be diverse or narrow in their enterprises. Some farms raise livestock or dairy. Some raise a single crop or a variety of crops. Farms can land anywhere on a spectrum of commercial, conventional or commodity-based to also being organic, sustainable, or regenerative. Most farms grow food, but some, like a Christmas tree farm, grow other consumer goods.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some might say that a farm should have a sole focus on profiting off the farm. However, in today\u2019s realities that is simply not the case. An increasing number of farmers have\/need off-farm income in addition to the income raised on their farm. Farming may be their primary or secondary job.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a homestead?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A homestead focuses on food production to meet the needs of their family. Often times, homesteads are only on a few acres of land, but they can be more. Urban homesteading in a city or suburban setting is also gaining momentum. A homestead may produce thousands of pounds of food each year, on parr with a small farm, but their goal is not to sell what they grow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Homesteads will typically have a seasonal focus. A kitchen garden provides enough produce for fresh eating. Excess can be canned or preserved for later use. A strong focus might be storage crops like squash, corn, beans, or potatoes \u2013 our post, <a href=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/how-to-create-a-quarter-acre-self-sufficient-homestead-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Create a Quarter Acre Self Sufficient Homestead Garden<\/a>, shares more. Instead of a herd of cows or other animals, they might have just a couple they are raising for dairy or meat. And likely you\u2019ll find a smattering of poultry; chickens or ducks being raised for meat, a flock of layers, and maybe even a Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas goose.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"young freedom ranger chickens on pasture\" class=\"wp-image-1822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/young-freedom-ranger-chickens-on-pasture.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the self sufficiency that homesteaders typically strive toward to feed their own family. But there is also a community sufficiency aspect to it. A homestead might have a network of other homesteads or farms that they 1) purchase products from that they don\u2019t grow on their own, or 2) barter with when they have something in abundance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This simple, seasonal, resourceful life is what makes up modern day homesteading.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a farmstead?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The category of farmstead is less straight forward. In reality, it is somewhat of a hybrid between a farm and homestead. It also has a different historical meaning. Let\u2019s dig in!<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a historical farmstead?<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Historically, a farmstead refers to the location within a farm where the home and buildings sit. You might say something like, \u201cFarmer Joe headed back to the farmstead after a day of plowing in the field.\u201d Typically, these buildings were clustered together in close proximity within the farm. Hence, the farmstead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A farmstead may have comprised of any or all of the following structures:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farmhouse<\/li>\n<li>Barn<\/li>\n<li>Hen house (or coop)<\/li>\n<li>Hog house<\/li>\n<li>Milking parlor<\/li>\n<li>Stable<\/li>\n<li>Grainary<\/li>\n<li>Silos<\/li>\n<li>Greenhouse<\/li>\n<li>Root cellar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/farmstead-with-buildings-at-organic-farm-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"farmstead with buildings at organic farm\" class=\"wp-image-1823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/farmstead-with-buildings-at-organic-farm-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/farmstead-with-buildings-at-organic-farm-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/farmstead-with-buildings-at-organic-farm-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/farmstead-with-buildings-at-organic-farm-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/farmstead-with-buildings-at-organic-farm-1170x668.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/farmstead-with-buildings-at-organic-farm-585x334.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/farmstead-with-buildings-at-organic-farm-250x143.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/farmstead-with-buildings-at-organic-farm-550x314.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/farmstead-with-buildings-at-organic-farm-800x457.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/farmstead-with-buildings-at-organic-farm-315x180.jpg 315w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/farmstead-with-buildings-at-organic-farm-526x300.jpg 526w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/farmstead-with-buildings-at-organic-farm-876x500.jpg 876w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/farmstead-with-buildings-at-organic-farm.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can imagine, farmsteads were traditionally part of larger farms with 100 or more acres. The term is still used in this historical context today, but primarily from those who grew up on or were associated with larger family farms. In modern day agriculture, a farmstead has taken on a different meaning.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a modern farmstead?<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, many food growers of various sizes associate as a farmstead. The term farmstead has indeed evolved into a hybrid between farming and homesteading. Therefore, there is no one uniform definition for what a farmstead is; they may lean heavily toward either farming or homesteading, or have a happy medium right between the two.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homestead-meat-chickens-in-chicken-tractor.jpeg\" alt=\"homestead meat chickens in chicken tractor\" class=\"wp-image-659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homestead-meat-chickens-in-chicken-tractor.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homestead-meat-chickens-in-chicken-tractor-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homestead-meat-chickens-in-chicken-tractor-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homestead-meat-chickens-in-chicken-tractor-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homestead-meat-chickens-in-chicken-tractor-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homestead-meat-chickens-in-chicken-tractor-585x439.jpeg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homestead-meat-chickens-in-chicken-tractor-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homestead-meat-chickens-in-chicken-tractor-550x413.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homestead-meat-chickens-in-chicken-tractor-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homestead-meat-chickens-in-chicken-tractor-240x180.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homestead-meat-chickens-in-chicken-tractor-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homestead-meat-chickens-in-chicken-tractor-667x500.jpeg 667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, however, a farmstead has some element of growing food to feed one\u2019s own family and some element of selling farm products for profit. They may very well sell above the minimum $1,000 requirement for a schedule F, or they may not.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rough Draft Farmstead<\/strong> \u2013 Jesse and Hannah Frost of <a href=\"https:\/\/roughdraftfarmstead.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rough Draft Farmstead<\/a> run a successful vegetable CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and sell at a local farmers market in their home state of Kentucky. Jesse also runs the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notillgrowers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No-Till Market Garden Podcast<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCLhu5JoRWPgEGDoUFfQHTPQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a>, and has authored multiple books.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Slowdown Farmstead<\/strong> \u2013 Tara of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slowdownfarmstead.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slowdown Farmstead<\/a> functions primarily as a homestead. While, she may sell or barter some goods produced on the farm, they do not rely on farm income to support their family. Tara runs a brilliantly penned newsletter and shares much of her farmsteading story on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Scratch Farmstead<\/strong> \u2013 Yes, I\u2019m including us! We are building a home-based business for our primary source of income. But, we do sell or barter products produced on the farm\u2014eggs, meat chickens, potatoes. Anything we have in abundance beyond what our family needs we promote within our local groups and community.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunrise-on-the-farmstead-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"sunrise on the farmstead\" class=\"wp-image-1824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunrise-on-the-farmstead-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunrise-on-the-farmstead-600x325.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunrise-on-the-farmstead-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunrise-on-the-farmstead-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunrise-on-the-farmstead-1170x634.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunrise-on-the-farmstead-585x317.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunrise-on-the-farmstead-250x135.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunrise-on-the-farmstead-550x298.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunrise-on-the-farmstead-800x433.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunrise-on-the-farmstead-332x180.jpg 332w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunrise-on-the-farmstead-554x300.jpg 554w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunrise-on-the-farmstead-923x500.jpg 923w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sunrise-on-the-farmstead.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this way, being a farmstead suits us well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would it be all that different to just call ourselves a farm or a homestead? Not really. We could probably fit well in either category. In fact, we often describe to people what we\u2019re doing as homesteading. But we like the middle ground of the \u201cfarmstead\u201d label that gives us the flexibility to not be entirely pinned in either the farm or the homestead camp.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I choose between farm vs. homestead vs. farmstead?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our experience, this really boils down to the lifestyle you want for you and your family. Here\u2019s some simple steps you can follow and process through to help determine your best fit.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2013 Know your values<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting clear on what you value in life between you and your spouse or partner can pay huge dividends. You can even invite kids into the discussion! Your values shape your lifestyle. They act as a filter through which you structure and prioritize your world.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/family-walk-on-our-farmstead-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"family walk on our farmstead\" class=\"wp-image-1825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/family-walk-on-our-farmstead-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/family-walk-on-our-farmstead-600x325.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/family-walk-on-our-farmstead-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/family-walk-on-our-farmstead-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/family-walk-on-our-farmstead-1170x634.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/family-walk-on-our-farmstead-585x317.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/family-walk-on-our-farmstead-250x135.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/family-walk-on-our-farmstead-550x298.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/family-walk-on-our-farmstead-800x433.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/family-walk-on-our-farmstead-332x180.jpg 332w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/family-walk-on-our-farmstead-554x300.jpg 554w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/family-walk-on-our-farmstead-923x500.jpg 923w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/family-walk-on-our-farmstead.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several years ago, our family sat down and wrote out a family mission statement \u2013 our values in written form. This ultimately allowed us to determine that the homesteading life really made the most sense and that we needed to go after it \u2013 both while living in the suburbs and in our eventual move to our current 5 acre property.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2013 Visit some of each<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visiting farms, homesteads, and farmsteads first hand is going to be remarkably different than what you see on the internet. None of these options are easy. None look like the perfectly curated and edited feed or pictures you see behind the scenes. Get a realistic picture and learn what\u2019s hard. But you\u2019ll also discover the fulfillment and joy that can be experienced!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"organic farmers wheel hoing rows\" class=\"wp-image-1826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows-585x439.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows-667x500.jpg 667w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/organic-farmers-wheel-hoing-rows.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare good questions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How did you decide to be a farm, or homestead, or farmstead?<\/li>\n<li>What do the realities of your world and day to day like? Good, bad, and ugly!<\/li>\n<li>Are you satisfied where you\u2019re at? Would you consider a different path now?<\/li>\n<li>What advice do you have for someone starting out like me?<\/li>\n<li>Can I volunteer or shadow you for day to understand all of it first hand?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We found that the more we visited farms or homesteads the clearer our path became in terms of what we wanted or didn\u2019t want to be doing.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 \u2013 Understand your long-term goals<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve fleshed out your values and had the chance to visit others doing similar things to what you think you want to be doing, it\u2019s time to get clear on your long-term goals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the obvious places to start is, do you desire for your full-time income to be from the farm? Again, you may not start there and be reliant on off-farm income for a period. But, if your goal is a full-time income through food production, then farming may make the most sense. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your goal is something like earning an extra $5,000 from your farm on the side for something you\u2019re saving toward, or you simply don\u2019t see yourself leaving your other career any time soon, then a farmstead might fit the bill. If you\u2019re not excited about any of those goals and you\u2019re thinking \u2013 \u201call I want to do is feed my family!\u201d \u2013 then you\u2019ll be happy homesteading.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"milking by hand in a field\" class=\"wp-image-1827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/milking-by-hand-in-a-field.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s plenty of categories to think through here. Am I ok with my livelihood being dependent on weather? Do I get excited about things like marketing, branding and packaging? Are there markets available locally for me to sell in? Would I rather keep my homelife simple and worry free and have my work and career elsewhere?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions like these can really help you decipher what lifestyle you\u2019re after and if a farm, homestead, or farmstead is the best fit.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 \u2013 Go for it!<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to realize that the lines can be pretty blurred between farming, homesteading, and farmsteading. In the end, you don\u2019t need to feel constrained by your name, logo, or whatever you call yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homestead-vegetable-garden-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"homestead vegetable garden\" class=\"wp-image-1829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homestead-vegetable-garden-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homestead-vegetable-garden-1-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homestead-vegetable-garden-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homestead-vegetable-garden-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homestead-vegetable-garden-1-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homestead-vegetable-garden-1-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homestead-vegetable-garden-1-250x125.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homestead-vegetable-garden-1-550x275.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homestead-vegetable-garden-1-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homestead-vegetable-garden-1-360x180.jpg 360w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homestead-vegetable-garden-1-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/homestead-vegetable-garden-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A homestead can have the freedom to set up roadside farmstand to sell extra produce. Farms can shift gears and focus less on their farm production and more on other business ventures. And in all reality, a farmstead can fit fine in just about any category.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s more important that you go for it!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Know your dream, and do what it takes to make it happen. A name is a name. But the values you live by and lifestyle you choose will tell your TRUE story.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And friend, I\u2019m dreaming right alongside you of a revitalized agrarian world of beauty and bounty. Whether urban, suburban, or rural. A viable local food system that feeds and nourishes local communities. A movement of consumers that care less about cost and more about fair, livable wages and the story behind their food. And a community of those who feel the call to be food producers, whatever that may look like.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wherever you fit into that vision, jump right in, and call yourself whatever you\u2019d like along the way!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#6eb48c;color:#6eb48c\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Looking to take the next steps or even considering buying land? Check out these posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size:26px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/why-a-5-acre-homestead-is-the-perfect-size-for-a-beginner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Why a 5 Acre Homestead is the Perfect Size for a Beginner<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/buying-a-homestead-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Buying a Homestead on a Budget<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/urban-homesteading-25-ways-to-begin-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Urban Homesteading | 25 Way To Begin Today<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/benefits-of-rural-living-on-a-homestead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Benefits of Rural Living on a Homestead<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/setting-up-a-homestead-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Setting Up a Homestead Budget for One Small Income<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"fd-form-636019b28d1a1ae7948da256\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\n  window.fd('form', {\n    formId: '636019b28d1a1ae7948da256',\n    containerEl: '#fd-form-636019b28d1a1ae7948da256'\n  });\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pin it for later!<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Farm-vs-Farmstead-vs-Homestead-pin-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Farm-vs-Farmstead-vs-Homestead-pin-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Farm-vs-Farmstead-vs-Homestead-pin-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Farm-vs-Farmstead-vs-Homestead-pin-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Farm-vs-Farmstead-vs-Homestead-pin.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We hear from so many that they dream of owning some land to grow and raise food. But, do you want to be a farm, a homestead, or a farmstead? It\u2019s an important question! We\u2019ll discuss the difference between the three along with some practical considerations when choosing. 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