The past 3 years have been extremely chaotic with what is happening in the world with Covid19. The economy is struggling and prices are ever increasing as inflation is on the rise. Our journey here on the farm has been and is continuing towards the goal of being self-sustaining. What is happening is definitely eye opening and making us realize how important it is to reach our goal sooner rather than later.
The discussion around our table is constantly on the cost of groceries. We have a total of 8 mouths to feed and it is amazing how much more the children consume as they grow. We are trying to focus on ways we can cut out the grocery store even more. We are also discussing which animals to keep raising for financial reasons or to cut out to save income.
Discussion Items:
Greenhouse – long time needed but can’t wait any longer / what design and material
Pigs – remove from stock or find way to feed them
Goats – add for dairy/meat
Milk Cow – add for dairy to help reduce feed cost for pigs
Sheep – add as grass based meat source in place of pigs
Stay tuned to see what decisions we make!!
“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”. – Philippians 4:6-7
