I'm no homesteader, but I love the idea of a meetup for education via Steemit! We are so lucky here in the Ozarks to have so many opportunities and resources at our fingertips; it's just a matter of utilizing those opportunities and our time. I was raised in a very poor family of eight and "homesteading" was more of a requirement than a lifestyle choice for my parents. They worked so hard to provide, but then I know that they also enjoyed the fruits of their labor as well! As an adult, I've gradually fallen into the typical lifestyle of working 40 hours a week, eating fast food and boxed meals, etc. @jasonrussell and I do grow a small vegetable garden in the summer, we compost our biodegradable waste and use it in the garden. We do quite a bit of canning with our small harvests and what our friends and families share from their gardens. I know that these are small steps, but I would love to learn more and get back to my roots as my parents raised me! "Motivation" was a great tag for this post because you and so many other Steemians have motivated me to start making gradual changes that will have a long-term benefit for my family. I guess as many say, "Be the change that you want to see."
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I can't wait to see you guys again. Glad to hear how encouraged you are by others in the community. Each step that we take into being more involved with our food supply and the world around us is one more step in the right direction!
I know that you're an incredibly busy guy, but you and/or the family are always welcome to visit us here in Missouri! There is so much natural beauty and of course, tons of fun wildlife and critters to check out. We would be happy to be your local tour guides if you ever have time to make it out our way! :) I will definitely stay tuned to see if you can arrange a homesteading/nature/sustainability themed meetup. We would absolutely love to be a part of it!!!
I second this, would love to learn!! and would love to meet more steemers close to home!!!
What a privilege to grow up in that kind of environment.