Hello everyone, Sharing a little about me. I have been living a self sustaining lifestyle on our Homestead for over 30 years. I live on an 85 acre farm, along with my son, that has been in our family for 4 generations, located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Some of my background includes Commercial Greenhouse Manager and Grower, Consultant for Greenhouse contruction and management. Developing programs for Integrated Pest Management systems. (IPM). Writer and researcher, U.S Forest Service and Law enforcement. Current owner of Autumn Ridge Crafters. My hobbies are,  Gardening, Fishing, Camping, Collecting Antique Apple tree varieties and  research. Happy to be a part of this community.