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Episode-529- Finding that Rural Piece of Land

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I have gotten quite a few emails lately about exactly how to find an affordable piece of land out in the country for everything from a homestead, retirement place, BOL or just as an investment.  I figured we could talk about that a bit today from a modern survivalist view point. SPECIAL NOTE – Today’s show is LONG over 90 minutes long in fact.  I have had a lot of requests to comment on various areas of the US by region, I do that from about 19 minutes to about 48 minutes on today’s show.  If this isn’t your cup … Continue reading →

Episode-519- Making the Move to the Country

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Yesterday’s show ended with an awesome story by a man who’s father moved his family to the city while staying on the farm 100 years ago.  He told us how that move required sacrifice but embraced a coming change and how his fathers efforts improved the quality of life for the entire family.  He postulated that perhaps now it is time for a similar move but this time back to rural America.  I have not stopped think about this since I read his letter so today we examine the move back to the country, what it offers and the sacrifices … Continue reading →

Episode-311- Things to Consider When Buying Rural Land

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Well I still have country living on the brain after our recent trip to our BOL and soon to be primary residence in Arkansas.  I have also gotten a tremendous number of requests lately to evaluate property listings as potential BOLs, retreats and homesteads.  It is honestly almost impossible to really know a property from just a listing, they are simply starting points.  So I decided to do this show with some general things to consider when making such a personal decision such as purchasing land or a  home. Tune is Today as I Discuss… Remote is a relative term … Continue reading →

Episode-310- Listener Questions for 11-04-09

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So today we are back to another round of great questions from our listeners.  We have questions today on everything from compost, to politics, to kudzu, to books, to silver and more. Tune in Today to Hear… Could we ever go to a “flat tax”, why and why not? Should you kill Kudzu on your land, eat it or feed it to livestock? Can you compost in very cold weather? Is a Survival Podcast book coming? What are my three must have books for TSHTF? Thoughts on small town vs. rural vs. remote living? Using solar yard lights during a … Continue reading →

Episode-309- 10 Thoughts on Rural Living

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OK folks I am back from the Arkansas Bug Out Location from our mini vacation.  It was great as always and Dorothy and I really had a great opportunity to learn, think and plan for our very near future.  So today I thought I would share what we experienced with you. Additionally the house keeping segment was a bit long today but for two reasons. 1. I wanted to give you a bit more data on the Members Support Brigade.  Specificly some of the benefits which now include… Several e-publications by James T. Stevens 10% off of everything at Ron … Continue reading →