Here we are, almost 20 years later, and I'm finally realizing what it takes to homestead and how we're doing it...but I've never really talked about "why" I've chosen this path in life.  Why do I want to homestead?Over the past two days, we've discussed homesteading.  We've covered the very basics of "what" and "how" - but we've yet to discuss what is perhaps the most important question:Why?  In the same vein as the other shows, let's see what a quick internet search brings up:  "why homestead?"Initially, the draw for homesteading for me was a simple life.  The seed was planted in Western North Carolina, through the Slow Food movement.   The simple life seen through food, farmers markets, and old time music was very desirable.  Towards the end of my time there began the advent of social media...and my own "keeping up with the joneses"  Seed planted in NCGrew away from it during corporate yearsTransitioned from "liberal" to "conservative"Introduced to prepping in CA via "earthquake kit"Began listening to Alex Jones ~2010Heard of Jack Spirko via Alex Jones ~2011Began listening to Jack SpirkoBegan assembling CA exit strategy in 2012Capitalized on Project Coordinator opportunity in 2013 to expedite move home2014 began work at Davis Tree FarmAssembling exit strategy now?  - another topic for another dayEnd of the day......why I'm homesteadingSimple life......concerns about SHTF~ Connect on social media!  Twitter - https://twitter.com/allaroundgrowthTelegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowthFlote - https://flote.app/allaroundgrowthFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/allaroundgrowth~ How To Leave a Rating & Review in Apple Podcast AppThis really *does* affect the algorithm......as of recording in February 2022 - I would invite you to do this!The podcast game is changing - help us with a rating and review!~Have a Question or any feedback for Rob?Send me an email at allaroundgrowth@gmail.com~Discussion Links:7 Reasons You Should Homestead (And 2 Reasons You ...Why Homestead? - Mother Earth News5 Reasons Why the Homesteading Lifestyle is AwesomeSlow Food InternationalFarmers' Markets - LocalHarvestLocal Food Directories: National Farmers Market DirectoryInfowars: There's a War on For Your Mind!The Survival Podcast · Helping you live a better life, if times get tough or even if they don'tSupport the showBecome a Patreon of the Show! ➡️ patreon.com/allaroundgrowth