These days, most people define “homesteading” in terms of lifestyle.  This is especially true among preppers who seek self-sufficiency by embracing old-style, pioneer era skills to define their independence from traditional supply chains and government interference.  This does not necessarily mean we live off-grid in some far out location where there are no modern conveniences whatsoever.  Quite the contrary.

21st century homesteading is a mindset that can take place in the city core, an apartment, a planned community or suburbia.  And of course, the homesteading mindset prevails in rural communities, farmlands and other more traditional homestead-type locations.

Becoming a 21st century homesteader means downsizing, minimizing and living a healthier life.  Today I share 46 skills that most modern homesteaders will want to learn as they strive to live a better, yet simpler, life.

46 Pioneer Skills for the Modern 21st Century Homesteader

1. Vegetable Gardening
2. Cooking on an Open Fire
3. Baking
4. Herb Gardening
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6. First Aid and Emergency Medical Care
7. Animal Husbandry
8. Butchering
9. Fire-starting and Fire Building
10. Carpentry
11. Masonry
12. Plumbing
13. Sewing
14. Knitting and Crochet
15. Weaving and Spinning
16. Hunting
17. Fishing
18. Canning and Preserving
19. Home Brewing
20. Gunsmithing

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