Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening.

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 ...

Milk sheep are a unique and fun option for dairy livestock on the small homestead. We have had dairy cows, goats, and sheep here at Willow Creek Farm and each one has a unique set of pros and cons ...

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 ...

Jeff and Sharon Beck of Bargersville pose on their farm near their Hoosier Homestead plaque. The Hoosier Homestead award is a state program honoring farms that have remained in the same family for ...

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 ...