Frequently Asked

Yes. Capital costs, recurring costs, and the failures all go in the ledger. If a number appears on this site, there’s a spreadsheet row behind it.

Usually not in year one, the coop and setup make those first dozens expensive. By year two, once the capital is paid off, backyard eggs can beat store price if your hens keep laying through winter.

Low fixed costs first. We cleared 100% of consumer debt before closing on land. Every dollar of monthly debt payment is a dollar working against your buying power.

More than you’d think, with season extension. The honest math on cold frames, firewood and heating costs is a big part of what I write about.

It depends entirely on carrying cost, taxes, well, septic, road, insurance. Run the total annual cost divided by twelve before you fall in love with the view.

No. The newsletter is free and there’s no affiliate spam. If that changes, I’ll say so plainly.

Absolutely, use the contact page. I read everything, even if replies take a few days during planting and harvest.

Because the over-budget projects teach more than the wins, and because trust is built on honesty, not highlight reels.