Presenting the Mother Earth News Homesteaders of the Year for 2014. They made their backyard homestead a reality. Congratulations!
Every year, our friends at Mother Earth News honor individuals and families living sustainable lifestyles with a Homesteaders of the Year award. The award winners — gardeners and beekeepers, homebuilders and green energy innovators among them — have committed to living more simply and gently on the land, and their stories are unique and always inspirational. Storey is delighted to contribute a selection of books to all the award recipients.![]() |
Glenn, with their first steer |
Glenn Maresca and Kelly McCormick, who are among the winners for 2014, grow 80 percent of their food on their five-acre farm in Duette, Florida, where they also raise poultry, cows, and bees. Kelly generously sent along a little peek into their homesteading lives, and shares how The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals has helped them to navigate unknown territory with confidence.
Says Kelly:
“We started reading The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals when we first began our Florida homestead, and it has been invaluable as a source of information and inspiration. Our chickens have been using plastic storage crates for nests with great success due to the enhanced ventilation, which works well in our hot climate.
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Our first honey! |
“After reading the section on choosing a dairy cow, we knew a Jersey was exactly what we were looking for. We’re counting on using the book to advise us on calving in the upcoming year.
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Tending to Norman |
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Norman, Glenn and Kelly’s steer |
Congratulations, Glenn and Kelly, and thanks for sharing your story with us! We hope the books continue to serve you well in all your homesteading endeavors.
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