The Quarter-acre Provision: a Dirt-cheap Guide to Suburban Homesteading, Year-one Food Security, and a More Resilient Family.

Standing in the grocery aisle, feeling the quiet anxiety of rising prices and questionable produce? You’re not alone. The feeling of being completely dependent on a fragile, thousand-mile supply chain is why millions are searching for a better way. But where do you even begin?The internet is a trap of overwhelming information and intimidatingly perfect homesteads. The glossy magazines sell a fantasy you can’t afford. It’s enough to make you give up before you even start.This book is the antidote.Written by Dr. Elias Vance, a retired agronomist with 40 years of hands-in-the-dirt experience on his own quarter-acre lot, The Quarter-Acre Provision isn’t a dream; it’s a map. It’s a brutally honest, budget-focused guide that throws out the complicated noise and focuses on five simple, high-impact projects that will fundamentally change your family’s relationship with food in your very first year.Inside, you will discover:The Homestead Mindset: How to conquer the “Three Enemies”—Inertia, Complexity, and Pinterest—that sabotage most beginners.Project 1: The ‘5-Gallon Bucket’ Garden: A step-by-step method to get your first harvest as quickly and cheaply as possible, building unstoppable momentum (even if you’ve killed every plant you’ve ever owned).Project 2: The ‘3-Chicken’ Coop: A guide to building a functional, predator-proof coop for under $50 and raising a tiny flock for a daily supply of fresh, delicious eggs.Project 3: The Rainwater Harvester: An easy, 30-minute project to capture free water, making your garden more resilient and cutting your utility bills.Project 4: The Perpetual Pantry: A fear-free introduction to the simple, safe science of water bath canning, allowing you to capture the taste of summer in a jar.The Scavenger’s Blueprint: A masterclass in sourcing free and low-cost materials to build your homestead for pennies on the dollar. This book is NOT about going off-grid or becoming a full-time farmer. It IS a practical, battle-tested system for creating year-one food security, building your confidence, and giving your family a profound sense of resilience.If you’re ready to trade anxiety for action and dependency for delicious, homegrown food, then scroll up and click Buy Now to start your journey today.