Welcome to Stanfords Modern Homestead
We are Martin and Brenda Stanford and we’re happy you stopped by. Come along as we share our experiences in building a more self-reliant lifestyle. We hope you find inspiration to try something new that helps you on your own journey toward a more fulfilling life.
News from Stanfords Modern Homestead
Why are we raising Freedom Ranger chickens?
Welcome to White Oak Farm! If we won’t save any money raising our own meat chickens, why are we doing it? Raising your own Freedom Rangers may not be less expensive than buying... Read More
TRACTORS ARE A GREAT WAY TO RAISE YOUR CHICKENS! ALSO, A HAWK ATTACK ON THE HOMESTEAD!
Pasture-raise your chickens in tractors for the safest, healthiest meat and eggs! Pasture-raising vs. Free-ranging Pasture-raising chickens is the preferred method of many backyard chicken keepers. Lots of people swear by free-ranging their... Read More
AN AMISH BARN RAISING
Designing and Building a New Barn Once we got settled into the house, we had a multi-purpose pole barn built by an Amish family of five carpenters. It’s 40’ x 56’ and only... Read More
HAPPY EASTER & PLANS FOR THE HOMESTEAD
Welcome back to White Oak Farm! APRIL IS AN EXCITING TIME FOR THE HOMESTEAD! I hope you had a wonderful Easter holiday. We were very fortunate to finally be able to bring all... Read More