The Maverick Acres Blog:  Tips and Strategies for Success on Small Farms and Homesteads.

We are very fortunate to have access to about 61 acres of land. Of course it's not a convenient shape to allow for a simple layout plan lik

You've decided on the land, the design of the house, and you know all the people you will work with. Now it's time to get down to business

In this article we discuss WHO is involved in the process. The people and organizations who play a role in getting your house built. The n

There are several important variables to consider before deciding on a home site and home design. Working with a good residential architect

We knew how we are wired, and we wanted to ask no one for permission to paint our house a certain color or if we can plant a tree in our fro

So you've found the perfect piece of land, a place you want to grow vegetables and raise animals. And more importantly a place you want to

Are you getting ready to build a fence on your farm or homestead? If you haven't done so before, I'll let you in on the inconvenient truth

We all want our livestock to be healthy and get the most nutrition possible from our pastures. And for the most part producers agree that

We always want to be doing something, and we want to improve our operation. But have you ever stopped and asked how to really improve?

Regenerative agriculture is one of those terms we hear more and more frequently when it comes to farming. It may be tempting to dismiss it a

Building or even repairing fence line can be a pricey endeavor. You should construct your fence with the idea of containing and safekeeping

You've seen it. We all have. Maybe on a postcard, maybe on Instagram, but it's all the same. Rolling hills, big skies, happy animals,

Proper planning is necessary when building a livestock fence. Determining fencing requirements, locating utilities and property boundaries,

Proper planning is necessary when building a livestock fence. Determining fencing requirements, locating utilities and property boundaries,

The USGS National Map is a free resource that provides a wide range of useful information for small farms and homesteads, especially topogra

Allowing our goats to give birth on pasture is a management decision, and you should decide how to manage your herd's kidding. Video.

Allowing our goats to give birth on pasture is a management decision, and you should decide how to manage your herd's kidding. Video.

There are several reasons that small farms should write a business plan for their operations. Business plans serve as planning tools, help

Goats are rewarding to raise, but like any livestock, they present unique challenges you should consider before you decide to raise them.

When installing a new fence to contain goats, expect to pay up to $2.00 per linear foot of fence line. There are variables that may increase