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Julia Bayly

Julia Bayly, staff writer for Hello Homestead, has worked in print journalism for more than three decades covering the unique characters and life of northern Maine. When not wrangling critters on her Rusty Metal Farm, Julia travels the world seeking adventure and great food wherever she can find it. She loves dogs and chickens, tolerates cats, is unsure of ducks and does not trust goats.

Homesteading State Guides

How to start homesteading in Iowa

Julia Bayly Dec 4, 2019 0

Whether you want to homestead, raise livestock, produce wind energy or all three, Iowa is a good place to be. |Image by 1778011 from Pixabay Think of a farming state and it’s likely Iowa pops into your mind. For good reason -- the…
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How to start homesteading in Ohio

Julia Bayly Dec 3, 2019 0

Family farms and homesteads are important to Ohio's agriculture.|Image by David Mark from Pixabay The Buckeye state is among the country’s more diverse when it comes to the variety of crops planted and livestock raised on the state’s…
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How to start homesteading in Indiana

Julia Bayly Dec 3, 2019 0

Indiana has plenty of prime farmland and resources to establish small family farms and homesteads. |Image by David Mark from Pixabay When it comes to diversified crops, livestock and farm markets, Indiana has a lot going on. The state’s…
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How to start homesteading in Illinois

Julia Bayly Dec 2, 2019 0

Illinois has some of the best farmland in the country for raising crops and livestock.|Image by David Mark from Pixabay Illinois has a lot going for it when it comes to farming. Much of the state is covered with loess, a fertile soil…
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How to start homesteading in Wisconsin

Julia Bayly Dec 2, 2019 0

For anyone looking to start a homestead, Wisconsin has a little bit of almost everything to offer.|Photo by David Mark from Pixabay Wisconsin is a state of rolling hills, a climate greatly influenced by its proximity to two Great Lakes…
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When you have farm critters, you have good reason for paranoia

Julia Bayly Dec 2, 2019 0

Do you ever have the feeling you are being watched? When you share your home with a variety of critters, you are always under observation. | Photo by Julia Bayly You know that old saying, “Just because you’re paranoid doesn't mean they…
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How to start homesteading in Michigan

Julia Bayly Nov 27, 2019 0

Michigan has great climate and land for starting your farm or homestead.|Photo by Caitlin Stevens from Pixabay If you are looking to start a farm in the Great Lakes region of the country, Michigan is a good place to consider. It’s one…
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How to start homesteading in Vermont

Julia Bayly Nov 26, 2019 0

Harvested pumpkins on display in front of a barn in Vermont. | Photo by 1778011 from Pixabay Think of Vermont and the first thing that may well come to mind is maple syrup. The Green Mountain State is the country’s number one…
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How to start homesteading in New York

Julia Bayly Nov 26, 2019 0

With a favorable climate and growing season, New York can be a good location for a farm or homestead. | Photo by David Mark from Pixabay For people looking to homestead or farm, there’s a lot to love about New York.…
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A well-running tractor is this homesteader’s best friend

Julia Bayly Nov 25, 2019 0

There's an art to connecting hydraulic lines from farm implements to a farm tractor. | Photo by Julia Bayly I am perfectly aware that there are a great many people who live full, productive and happy lives without a tractor. I’m just…
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Who needs a gym membership when you live on a homestead

Julia Bayly Nov 19, 2019 0

Looking for a good workout? Try chasing down two running dogs. | Photo by Julia Bayly It’s no secret living on a farm or homestead can be physically demanding. That’s why those who choose that rural lifestyle don’t have the desire, need…
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On the farm or in the fields, accidents and first aid come with the territory

Julia Bayly Nov 12, 2019 0

First aid kits are a must on any farm or homestead. Just be sure to check the expiration dates of any and all contents, lest they be expired or, worse yet, rendered to dust.|Photo by Julia Bayly There’s an inescapable reality when you…
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