Ankh Homestead

10/13/2026

Harvest ends, garden cleanup begins, it doesn't end there!

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

https://schooloftraditionalskills.com/summit-2026-calendar/

Starts in 15 minutes, runs all week. It's free. Hope to see many of you there!!!

Here’s what you need to do next to get the most out of the Traditional Skills Summit: Click the “Add to Calendar” button below each session that you’re excited to attend. That way, you won’t miss attending it LIVE, asking questions, and participating in the giveaways! Monday Josh & Carolyn...

10/11/2026

And y'all worried about AI despite being on FB 🤦 Priorities.

A first generation dairy farmer just sued the state of Wisconsin after they tried to bankrupt his farm despite them following all the rules.

Out of nowhere, the state suspended the farm's milk license, fining them $10,000 initially and more money everyday if they don’t shut down.

But they aren’t rolling over, now fighting back against the system for every small farm in America that’s a victim of Government overreach:

Grassway Organics, the East Troy farm run by Chaz Self and his family, filed suit against Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) on September 28, 2026, along with a request for a temporary restraining order.

Grassway Organics says state regulators worked with it for six years on a member owned dairy co-op model until something changed.

The current operation is a diversified, grass-based organic farm rather than only a commodity dairy.

This is not a conventional mega dairy farm - it’s a small local farm-store selling meats, eggs, fresh dairy and putting on wood-fired pizza events and tours for the community.

All of a sudden, they were attacked by the state of Wisconsin, who tried to hit them with thousands of dollars in fines and tried to shut them down.

The farm sued and filed a Temporary Restraining Order this past week and the state hearing is not scheduled until May 2027.

A 4th generation farmer chimed in and exposed what might really be going on “800+ family farms in Wisconsin alone went bellyup even with subsidies during trumps 1st term due to grain wars. There has to be a bigger reason WHY Wisconsin being targeted…” -

Either way, this is plain government overreach shutting down healthy foods trying to serve the area.

They are asking their community to support their battle that will cost legal fees of $150,000, and you can find their GoFundMe link in bio.

You can also see Grassway Organics on the Localize Farmers Market app and help support them directly when they beat the state.

10/11/2026

Crosses my mind when I open Facebook. It's a complete dumpster fire. 🫠

10/09/2026

GOT QUESTIONS? I'VE GOT ANSWERS. SOME OF THEM ARE EVEN POLITE. 🤣

We've been sharing quite a bit of life here at Ankh Homestead lately. Gardens, livestock, compost, food preservation, projects, successes, failures, and whatever else happens to wander through the gate.

But we'd like to hear more from YOU.

What would you like to know?

Maybe you're thinking about starting a garden. Maybe you've been homesteading for years and want to compare notes. Or maybe you've seen something we're doing and thought, "Why in the hell would they do it THAT way?" 😂

Those are all good questions.

And we'd genuinely appreciate your feedback, too.

What would you like to see more of? What could we explain better? Is there something we're overlooking?

Laura and I have spent years building a homestead that works for us. We've learned a lot, made plenty of mistakes, and still learn something new all the time.

We're not here to convince anybody to do things our way. We're here to share what we've learned, hear what others have experienced, and maybe help somebody figure out what works for THEM.

So don't be shy. Beginners, old hands, curious neighbors, and folks just thinking about getting started are all welcome.

Ask a question. Share an idea. Tell us what you think.

We really do want to hear from you.

And despite what that picture might suggest, I promise I don't bite. Much. 😈

— Stone & Laura
Ankh Homestead

10/09/2026

**TWO ACRES IS A HELL OF A LOT OF LAND!**

We get asked all the time, "How much land do I need?"

Well, that depends on what you're trying to accomplish.

But two acres is a hell of a lot of land. Especially if you know what you're doing.

This is our backyard. Roughly three-quarters of an acre of mostly wild, overgrown lawn.

And you know what? We're perfectly fine with that.

We've got gardens, fruit trees, herbs, chickens, compost systems, and plenty of other things that actually need our attention. We've even regularly raised beef cattle right here on these two acres. And we still have roughly three-quarters of an acre that we're perfectly happy leaving mostly wild.

Laura and I have talked about having 30, 50, even 100 acres.

And every time, we come to the same conclusion: We'd find the center, develop about two acres for the homestead, and leave the rest mostly wild. Maybe use some of it for silvopasture with goats and pigs.

Because we don't need 100 acres to produce what we need.

We'd just appreciate the other 98 acres between us and the neighbors. 😂

**WHAT WOULD WE DO DIFFERENTLY?**

We wouldn't assume every square foot needs to be developed, cultivated, landscaped, or otherwise put to work.

We're still figuring out whether there's something we actually need from this particular piece of ground.

Until then, there's nothing wrong with letting it be.

**Wild doesn't mean neglected. And productive doesn't always mean cultivated.**

Sometimes the best land management decision is knowing when to leave something alone.

**Start where you are. Use what you have. And don't create work you don't need.**

— Ankh Homestead

10/09/2026

It's the end of the growing season. We're tired, there's still a mountain of work to do, and the gardens haven't all been cleaned out.

Fortunately, Danny showed up to lend a hand.

He doesn't need instructions, doesn't complain about the workload, and seems perfectly happy with the compensation package.

Unfortunately, he also has absolutely no respect for our garden plans. 😂

Sometimes homesteading is about knowing what needs doing.

Sometimes it's about knowing what can wait.

And sometimes it's about letting somebody else handle the cleanup.

Meet Danny. Our newest volunteer in the garden cleanup department.

Ankh Homestead — Simple. Real. Life.