Homestead farming means backyard or small scale farming. Homestead farming is a way of life where individuals and families grow their own food on a small plot of land. It helps us to learn more about plants. The fresh fruits and vegetables from our own garden are very healthy because they don't have any chemicals sprayed on them.This type of farming is very useful to us because of the minimul use of chemicals .Homesteaders often share produced fruits and vegetables with neighbors. It uses more manual labor and less use of modern machinery.
Homestead farmers may raise various livestock such as cows, goats for milk and meat, chickens for eggs and meat...etc.These animals play a crucial role in farm sustainability by providing not only food but also manure, which serves as fertilizer for crops. Homestead farming make soil more fertile and healthy. Homestead farming also helps in saving money instead of buying everything from the stores, families can save money by growing their own food.
Report by:Ashna Aneesh SJC-IJK
