If you own a small farm,is it still more economical2B more self-reliant vs.shopping?

Question

For example, owning a couple of hens, having a goat, taking up beekeeping, having a few fruit tree's,ect.ect.

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[am buying a house this summer, plan to use some property to own a SMALL farm]

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Answer 1

Sorry sir,

Self sufficiency thro own farming is not possible. But at the same time, by starting of Kitchen Garden, we can get veg & greens fresh . It will also give a pleasure to us.

Bee keeping requires some training.

Nakkeeran

Answer 2

Go the solar lighting and water tanks as you need lots of water for fruit and veg have a great time i wish i could do it

Answer 3

You can be largely self-reliant but can't raise everything you need. The benefits are not so much economic as an increase in quality. I'm planning on doing much the same thing if I can ever find the right place.

Answer 4

Some places I've lived I had a tomato plant in a pot.   It was much more economical than shopping (and gave me better tomatoes).      I'd have to say goats are VERY high maintenance.   Chickens are good though.

Answer 5

The chickens and the goat will not be high maintenance.

Beekeeping could be cost prohibitive as there is quite a bit of equipment that is required.

Fruit trees are also a lot of work.  It will take years before they bear fruit, then they have to be sprayed a few times a year to prevent insects eating your crops.  Now if you are lucky enough that the insects don't get your crops--the squirrels and birds will go after it.

Personally, I would stick with a garden.  Learn to can and to freeze.  I might even have a few chickens--but that would be it for me.

Answer 6

You will be better off .

Answer 7

I think everyone will wish they had a small farm ten years from now.