self-sufficiency group

20 years ago

I would like to start or join a self-sufficient farming group in my area. Reasons include: Support, sharing of sources and skills, trade among members, etc. Have any of you ever started/joined a group like this? Comments? Suggestions?

Do you know of any groups in my area? (Barrow County, GA) Any helpful online resources? I know there are lots of groups online, such as homesteadingtoday and others, but a local group would be much more useful, I think.

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ruthieg__tx
20 years ago
I was going to suggest that you ask at the homesteading websites but perhaps that is what you are doing....?
eric_wa
20 years ago
erinheard,

I'm involved in two programs with my five neighbors. We all own five to ten acres each.

Firewise, We get together once a month. We make sure fire trucks can get to everyones homes. Limb up trees, cut back brush. Clean off roofs of moss and needles. Park out some of the woods to remove ladder fuels. Our group is 1 out of 126 in the USA.

Duck CSA,
I'm also running a Community Supported Agriculture, (CSA)
The same five families are involved. We have 16 Khaki Campbell Ducks. We share in the expenses and labor. The return is duck eggs. Campbells lay 300+ eggs per year, per duck. The extra eggs are sold to a local B & B.

These two programs are not really farming, but they do share skills, resources, and some trading.

Eric
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