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November 9, 2016 has brought us a new President Elect in Donald Trump. Whether you supported his candidacy or Hillary's or like me a 3rd Party Candidate, this one is in the books. No amount of hand wringing or caterwauling will change the outcome.
However, that is the only thing that is certain at this point.
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So after reading our last blog or maybe just with the help of our last blog, you've decided you want to homestead. This blog will show you what is possible on your Homestead, we'll be sharing some more blogs and articles from other bloggers and authors and we're going to also be sharing some great video advice from Joel Salatin and a couple of our other friends.
A lot of people have the misconception that to have a homestead you need a spread that would rival the Ponderosa in the tv series Bonanza. While that would certainly be nice, it is far from the truth. You can Homestead no matter where you live, a large city, a suburb, a 1/4 acre or even in an apartment. You just have to scale the homestead to your particular situation.
 I wanted to share this with you and share our opinion of why we post a mix of homesteading and prepping stories with all of you. In our minds there is very little difference between the two groups. The main similarities are that both groups believe in self sufficiency and both groups believe in being prepared for whatever life throws at us and both groups probably have a firearm or two in their home for varmints- whether 2 or 4 legged.
I also think that we, homesteaders can just as easily find ourselves in the groups mentioned in the blog- politically dissenting, living in an unregulated city, zones of economic disparity. So, we see a lot more similarities than differences. By Doug B  We wanted to share author Patrice Lewis's thoughts on the subject of Local activism. Part of Arid Acres Homestead's message is that by Homesteading or Prepping, you are relying on yourself and acting locally. You are trying to achieve independence from relying on County, State or Federal entities of any sort.
This excerpt also touches on Urban Ag Proposals like those being proposed in Tucson. Most of Tucson had been zoned Residential when annexed from the county and these ordinances would have similar consequences here. Even though some of the activities on properties with acres of land were Grandfathered when annexed and they are not technically or expressly permitted, they are not written into the codes as prohibited.  There are lots of reasons to be a Prepper or Homesteader no matter where you live or how much you have already, that just make so much sense that everyone should be doing these things!! I am not suggesting everyone begins believing that the world as we know it will end tomorrow or that society will collapse.
 When I mention “Prepper” to most people, they roll their eyes and picture Zombies. Oh, the zombie apocalypse. This concept has pervaded American culture for
decades, arguably beginning with the classic Night of the Living Dead and plenty of movies after and that now include series like AMC's The Walking Dead. |
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