HOPEFUL HOMESTEADERS

Conservation and Stewardship

For generations to come

“A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit” - Greek Proverb

WHAT IS

Conservation

And why does it matter in a world that loses 150 species every day?

PRESERVING FOR THE FUTURE

Breed Conservation

Preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment and of wildlife. This also applies to protecting domestic species and heritage breeds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION

Reducing Waste

Prevention of wasteful use of a resource. Channeling waste products into fertilizers, foods, animal feed, tools, creative projects, and compost.

RESPECTING RETIRED LIVESTOCK

Caretaking

Rather than butchering an animal that can no longer breed, provide milk, or lay, we can celebrate their contributions by giving them a comfortable retirement.

Stewardship

We are all stewards, or caretakers, of the lands we manage, the lives we protect, and the future we build. Both effort and ethics can blend to create an efficient and productive outcome while remaining considerate and compassionate to the lives we impact, both now and in the years to come.

PREPAREDNESS FOR THE

Conservation of Family

In order to help anyone or anything else we must first be secure. Whether earthquake, flood, or another "pandemic", supply chains can be disrupted leaving a families unable to provide food for themselves.

Homesteading provides some self-sufficiency and short-term security, and a small farm has the capacity to provide food and resources to the homestead as well as provisions for family and friends.

Low Input & Consistent Foods

Optimum conditions aside, chickens can free range a farm and still get enough food and nutrients to survive. Vermiculture utilizes waste and provides needed protein to laying hens.
Resource Recovery

In the event of a disaster, the conservationist farms will be able to provide breeding stock to rebuild herds and flocks for future generations to thrive.