It's never too late to start! I retired to homestead on the slopes of Mauna Loa, an active volcano. I relate snippets of my endeavor on my blog : www.kaufarmer.blogspot.com
Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry. I wrung this tiny ad and it was still dry.
Wild Homesteading - Work with nature to grow food and start/build your homestead