Who We Are

Happy Homesteaders is an eclectic mix of practical advice, news from the on-grid world and issues rarely covered by the mainstream media.  We promotes the many enterprises that are working for a sustainable future. We campaigns on issues affecting people who live or work off-grid, including zoning/planning permission where we are calling for changes to allow people to receive special permission to set up off-grid homes in places which do not currently have residential permission.

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What We Offer

Homesteading is entirely different from life in the city or suburb.  It isn’t easy to make the change from an urban perspective to one that is so different.

At Happy Homesteaders, we are here to encourage, inform, and educate you on all facets of homesteading and off-the-grid living.  We will help you consider the costs and benefits of making the transition of moving to a rural, country life—honestly and objectively.

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Our Mission

Happy Homesteaders understands that everyday things and experiences have the power to move us. Food delivers more than sustenance; it strengthens our bond with family and friends. Planting a garden connects us with the land and seasons. In creating a home, we’re setting the stage for our lives, and as we move through our everyday lives we have the power to positively impact the environment and the legacy for future generations. These are the things that relay matter – now more than ever

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