Life is all about new adventures. And living off the grid is a big one for people who choose to be more self-sufficient and step away from the daily grind. There are several decisions to consider about how you plan to live and what experience you want. It’s essential to embrace the lifestyle and educate … Continued
According to US Farm Data, there are over 60,000 dairy farms in the United States. We use fresh dairy for milk, cheese, butter, and countless other products every day. Plus, who doesn’t love to indulge in some Wisconsin-made cheese curds? But, unless you’re a farmer, you may forget that at the beginning of the supply chain, a … Continued
Making the switch to solar isn’t just about accessing reliable, clean, renewable energy. It’s a lifestyle change. You might not think putting a few solar panels up on your roof would make that much of a difference in your life, but . . . lo’ and behold, it can. This one step can have a … Continued
Any time you make changes to a landscape, there are significant impacts on the environment. For example, in urban areas, sunlight is absorbed differently than in green, natural spaces. This creates a “heat island” of increased temperatures compared to the surrounding area. Even solar panels can alter the way the sun’s light affects the environment. … Continued
If you’re a farmer or rancher, you’ve felt it firsthand . . . Energy costs these days are bruising. And unfortunately, they make up a huge portion of your operational bills. But there’s an exit strategy: going solar. So, what’s the big deal about solar? Well, solar power can significantly reduce your electricity costs, pad … Continued
The tiny home movement was born out of a desire to simplify living and reduce expenses to allow for other adventures. Tiny homes these days run the gamut from luxury to minimalist. If you’re interested in modern tiny homes, there’s a lot online about why it may be a good choice for you and what … Continued
What do you envision when you hear “tiny homes”? Cramped spaces? Inadequate storage? But living in a tiny home doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort or aesthetics. Fun Fact: Living off-grid saves you big bucks, and these cost savings free you to build the kind of home you want. There are many reasons to … Continued
With plummeting crop prices nowadays, farmers are looking at a new cash crop: solar energy. Farming practices used in previous decades are becoming harder to sustain and ensure profitability. This raises a new question for those of you whose land is the backbone of your livelihood: Are solar farms profitable? This is a weighty question … Continued
If you’re like more and more people in the United States, you’re interested in downsizing your life. Why? Because you want to focus on the important things, like: Saving money Having more free time Lightening your environmental footprint So what does downsizing your entire life look like (no small feat!)? Perhaps shedding unnecessary possessions and … Continued
Solar energy has taken the US by storm. Why? Its plummeting prices – dropping 89% since 2010 – have made solar highly desirable, especially the utility bills savings that it provides. For these reasons, we’re also witnessing farms embrace renewable energies. In fact, 133,176 farms have installed a renewable energy source on their land since … Continued