Self sufficient on 1/4 acre

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What is self-sufficiency? The definition is needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs, especially with regard to the production of food. Over the years, I’ve read many books and articles claiming that food self-sufficiency is possible on a quarter acre. From my own experience, I have to say I disagree. So how much space is necessary to be self-sufficient in regards to food? I hope to enlighten you to a more reality based self-sufficient garden space needs based on experience.

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There are a lot of articles out there about how to be self-sustaining on a 1-acre property. Now, while most urban dwellers don't have one full acre, many people who live on the outskirts of town or in more rural areas do. So, can you be self-sufficient on one acre or even less than an acre? How much can you really do with one acre? Some articles about creating a self-sustaining property are a bit misleading. They make self-sufficient homesteading on an acre sound simple and even glamorous…

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