Off The Grid

[Shankapotomus]

6. Sounds like you were going for or reached complete self-sufficiency

with the livestock and the gardening. I plan to eventually set up a garden but livestock is another level entirely. I'm looking forward to supporting the local sellers in Upstate NY when I'm settled there. My biggest fear is being sold land that's been declared "wetlands" without knowing it and being unable to build on it. Not sure how realistic a fear that is, though. I've purchased land with a house on it before but never raw land.

I've heard about the logging in W. Virginia and how it can be quite damaging mountaintops and rivers. Upstate I will have to worry about fracking. Thankfully Governor Cuomo extended the health review process up there, which is a good sign.

Best Wishes for your return to your land and farm. Thanks for the words of advice. I will try to apply it.

Sorry to hear about your family health issues. I hope you are both okay now or at least recovering well.