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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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The New Agrarian: An Interview with Allan C. Carlson

  • December 18, 2020
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“Agrarianism, we learn again, is the natural human economy.”
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DIY Christmas Gifts You Can Make for (or With) Your Kids!

  • December 11, 2020
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When we first announced to our kids that we would be making handmade gifts for each other for Christmas this year, the reactions were less than enthusiastic. Would Santa approve…
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A Story of Joy

  • November 26, 2020
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We were cramped but excited in the corner of the ultrasound room, eager to meet our fifth child for the very first time. These moments during a pregnancy are always…
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Durable Trades is Here!

  • November 20, 2020
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Our book was officially released today! Durable Trades: Family-Centered Economies That Have Stood the Test of Time is our attempt to find a different way forward, to build something that…
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Start ‘Em Young: Connect Kids with the Land to Yield a Lifetime of Harvests

  • September 21, 2020
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(This article was recently published on Mother Earth News) There are many voices clamoring for our kids’ attention these days — from mobile phones to video games to extracurricular activities.…
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What is Your ‘Family Economy’?

  • September 15, 2020
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Nearly everything in modern culture is geared toward segregating the family unit. Yet only a few generations ago, and for millennia prior, practicing the Family Economy was not only natural, it was a necessity.
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