cynthia Stafford

in the best conditions this is hard work.
north step slopes offer nothing but a big open opportunity for cold hard winter winds.
flooding control will be an investment up front  by hiring heavy equipment folks to move make all the installs and even then ....flood plain could be exactly that...you are a potential pond and potentially often.
I hope im not late with my 2cents.

Hello from north of Cooperstown NY
Im by myself and considering giving up.  With Lyme Disease, my energy and strength are not helping.
I have barns, chickens, cats, high tunnel, greens garden, herbs and orchard, kitchen garden, flower garden. all gardens avg 40x40.
baking sourdough from local grains, fermenting kombucha.
im still remodeling the 1850s house.
still need to work water catch systems and woodland water permaculture flow. i do have a working well.
i would like to add small animals and eradicate the Japanese knottweed.

Im 60 yo woman.  
I have been homesteading alone since 2019.
My emotional health due to loneliness is becoming more difficult to function with.
Many projects require 4 hands rather than two.
I have fallen, slipped on ice while carrying loads, and became traped under a tree trunk (for a 5 min struggle) when tring to move it to a different location.
I have had an encounter with a bobcat, face to face (literally). i dont own a gun because im fearful to use one. my screem scared the cat.
i cant butcher roosters or any animal. its heart breaking to me.
presently my 4 wheel drive F150 is stuck on ice in my driveway and i can not get out.
Planting trees every spring has taken up time use choices and creates a tough growing season in which im always behind. During the fall harvest i am also stacking wood for winter. Overwhelming.  i can not cut my own firewood as i fear the saw.
i want to build a better heat system and off grid power.
both beyond my time availability and skill set.

Im not going to give up. most days are beauty, health, and reward.
the world is crazy and this is the best life choice.

the above statements are to help any alone woman fully know what to expect.

Hello from Springfield center ny. Any ny gathering opportunities?