Thinking about starting a homestead but worried about the cost? Building a homestead can feel overwhelming, especially for families trying to make it work on a limited budget. But here’s the good news ...

Claudette Schroer, at left, Jeff Schroer, Jason Schroer, and Laurie Schroer pose for a photograph next to the Hoosier Homestead Farm centennial award sign at their farm in Columbus on Friday. Nine ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning land to start a homestead, farm, or even just live a simpler, more self-sufficient life, you’re not alone. More and more people are turning their attention to rural ...

NEW PALESTINE — Several years ago, Donna Cain’s sister Denise Shields told her the family farm in New Palestine needed to be recorded and recognized by state officials as a Hoosier Homestead. Tim Cain ...

Even minis can be a lot for a small homestead - especially if you're having to do a lot of hands-on time and buying feed. It's likely a lot easier if you have enough land to set up ...

The Homestead Act of 1862 granted 160 acres to settlers and helped establish 400,000 family farms across the American frontier. Discover how ...