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Rory Groves moved his family from the city to the country several years ago to begin the journey towards a more durable way of life. Rory and his wife Becca now reside in southern Minnesota where they farm, raise livestock, host workshops, and homeschool their six children. He is the author of Durable Trades: Family-Centered Economies That Have Stood the Test of Time.
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Book Review at Countryside

  • February 23, 2021
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“Even if you’re not searching for potential new careers, Durable Trades is a great read, describing how our fragile economies have compromised other values in life and offers discussion on ways to refocus on our jobs, families, and communities.”
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Live with The Urban Prepper

  • February 10, 2021
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Great chat last night with Cliff and Bernie from The Urban Prepper! Here is the video:
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What is Real Wealth?

  • February 1, 2021
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What does a 5,000-year old document have to teach us about acquiring wealth today? It’s worth a look.
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July on the Farm

  • January 25, 2021
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Who couldn’t use a little July in their January? We started capturing these slice-of-life videos for my cousin’s 3rd-grade class in California last year, to see what life is like…
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Live in the Nutmeg Tavern

  • January 15, 2021
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Took a trip back to the 18th century today and had a great talk with Jon Townsends on his Youtube livestream. Talked about durable trades, family economies, and loads of…
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Life, Liberty, and the Fourth Philosophy

  • January 7, 2021
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Christ knew that there was a deeper problem in Israel than Roman occupation, a crueler tyrant than Caesar, and a blessing more sacred than liberty. He went to war not with Herod but with Hell.
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