Ep 6 - Homestead Basics for Beginners: 5 Things to Consider | Blackacre Ranch

Frugal living is important. We are sharing 5 basics for beginning your homestead. Keep in mind your supplies and how to save money on sales tax. Remember your time constraints and that it influences everything. Money is key. Keep some liquid and be frugal with your money. Choose animals that are right for your set up and prepare and research ahead of time. Animals may be hard to find. Focus on necessary equipment that helps you save time and money. Ranch life is great.

Here on Blackacre Ranch we are weekend ranchers living in the big city during the week and ranching on the property on the weekend. We are a family with 6 kids. Our goals are to homestead the property, grow healthy food, and build good character along the way. We are new to homesteading and don't know much about it, but we are willing to share our struggles and journey as we learn how to homestead together. Think of this as homesteading for beginners where we are the beginners.

We found the cost of an urban farm too expensive and went rural to find enough acreage to do what we wanted. We wanted larger animals such as bison and highland cattle. We are game for other animals with one requirement, they have to be sufficient enough to be handled only once a week. We found an old camp property that was run down and are remodeling or fixing it up to be a working and profitable ranch.

Now we can shoot guns, blow stuff up, build what we want, and do what interests us. We are located in East Texas. Come with us as we enjoy the ranch life, even if only one day a week.