Choosing Land for Homestead Living
                     Choosing Land for Homestead 
Living
While the term “homestead” might refer to anything 
from small urban dwellings to distant acreages in 
forests, prairies, or deserts, one thing all 
homesteaders appear to have in common is a desire 
for an independent, self-sufficient life.  The amount 
of land needed to homestead varies depending on 
the vision of the homesteader and the type of terrain 
sought
Remoteness
How remote do you and your family want to be? The 
stereotype of the homesteader living kilometers from 
the last civilized outpost is out of date. Today, many 
people are creating self-sufficient (relatively 
speaking) homesteads in cities, towns, and rural 
areas. While small plots in residential settings are 
more constrained by size and zoning limitations, 
having Neighbours nearby can encourage bartering 
and sharing of tools and resources.
Are you Thinking about Starting a Family?   
You can provide for their education by 
homeschooling them, but as they develop, they will 
need friends nearby. Medical care, Distance from 
Hospital  determine what emergency medical 
services are available and how long it takes for them 
to arrive. An ambulance can take an hour to reach 
our location, for example, depending on the weather. 
  
Broadband and Phone 
line Access   
Determine whether the land, you can serve via 
phone or ground line and whether internet 
access is available. However, the internet has 
evolved into a valuable resource for gardening 
information, homesteading forums, and money 
opportunities. Moreover, the opportunity to earn 
a living over the internet allows more individuals 
to farm in rural and distant places.  
Land Characteristics  
A general awareness of the region’s prevalent 
weather patterns will assist you in evaluating the 
land for practical features such as natural wind 
barriers and drainage systems. Learn about the local
 wildlife species as well to get a sense of what you 
are up against while gardening or raising poultry or 
cattle.
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