Almost any budget can fit their own version of beginning a homestead; the steps to start living sustainably and naturally can be scaled down or up as widely as fits your lifestyle. Of course, a cattle ranch will cost a pretty penny to start from scratch. However, a small backyard garden and compost bin can come incredibly cheap, as long as you're willing to trade expense for effort. Greenhouses are great ways to begin growing your food, and can be sized up or down to as large or small as your budget demands.
Make a plan when thinking of your homestead. How much money do you have to put into it initially? Once you've made your investment, it's possible to begin turning a profit through your homesteading. This can be done by reducing expenses, like growing your food and making your own clothes rather than buying. Or, products grown from your garden or raised on your land can be directly sold, or turned into secondary products. Farmer's markets, roadside stands, neighborhood produce programs, and even farm-to-table restaraunts are all great ways that your homestead can begin to make money.
