Hello from the Ozarks

Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself Here' started by Kendra Roark, Oct 31, 2017.

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  1. Kendra Roark

    Kendra Roark New Member

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    :) excited to join!
    We, the Roark Family:
    Husband, Andy 34
    Wife, Kendra 29
    Daughter, Khloe 2
    Are seeking a new opportunity in LIFE. Ozark Natives, South Central Missouri, farm raised, hardy, practical thinkers, driven, hard working, enthusiastic, grateful, loving, outdoorsmen. LOTS of various skills, to be a "Jack of all trades" is a necessity in our region...it's a tough high poverty area. To become self sufficient and to help others to the same has been our ulimate goal. We have tried to get a few like minded couples on board without success. NOW we are turning to forums, search engines, & ads to help us find our future!
    Any advice or tips are greatly appreciated. We are hopeful & look forward to finding the healthier, happier lifestyle we seek.
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    Howdy, Kendra!
    Best advice I can give you, which is worth exactly what you pay for it: Take small steps towards your goals. You will get there eventually.
    We've found that self sufficiency is extremely difficult to do. That said, we break it down into smaller pieces. We managed to be self sufficient in potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, green beans and garlic and marigolds (lol) this year. We do not have the space or labor to be self sufficient in everything.
    We also found that just doing things on our own place seems to draw in like-minded folks from around here. Word of mouth gets around, and people want to see what we are doing.
    Best of luck building your community.
     
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    hello and welcome. :) all i can say is that it may take some
    time to find the right people and places, but you can always
    work with what you have even if it means doing things by
    working at recycling places, community gardens and/or other
    projects which can help the wider community (habitat for
    humanity, food banks, senior centers, etc).
     

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