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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many families remember a time, not too far gone, when their ancestors lived in a rural community without the benefit of electricity, running water, indoor plumbing, central heat or air conditioning. They had a cow for milk, chickens for eggs and a garden for vegetables. I used to garden. Wood was there for the taking.

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