Customer Reviews

Countryside & Small Stock Journal

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This magazine is not your usual one with glossy-pages, full of advertisements with long-lashed, heavily made up models. It is printed on recycled paper and if full of articles from readers and the publisher.

It is like a library full of information on self-reliant living. I keep all of my copies for reference, because I return to each one constantly.

You'll find everything from how to make your own yogurt [it was easy and delicious] to how to build your own log home.

Great reading, great publication.

We just recently discovered this magazine. We were at our local library and saw an old copy. We borrowed it from the library and we're glad we did. The magazine is filled with wonderful articles. We have subscribed to the magazine, and it will become another resource to help us as we simplify our life.

The magazine was established in 1917. It is still popular today and supports the voluntary simplicity movement by providing articles to sustain a simple life

The magazine features reader-written personal experiences and photos. Each magazine is packed with lots of good information from people who are actually living a simple life.

This is a fun magazine I must admit, however, since many of the entries are by readers themselves, sometimes the information therein is lacking. There are occasions where someone will discuss something like raising goats, or growing apple trees, and not go into enough specifics. It is good though to spark your interest and read how others are doing, or what they are doing.

This magazine is like no other. All the articles are written by subscribers. They cover any and all topics of small scale farming, simple living, homesteading, etc. There are classifieds where people can ask for help with projects or ask for people to send info on a specific topic. Each magazine is **FULL** of information. I LOVE this magazine. I recommend it for any and all who have even the slightest interest in simple living.

If you live in the country and have a hobby-type farm, this magazine is bulging with valuable information. I was surprised to find no color pages at first, but the magazine is recycleable paper printed with soy ink...very cool. Out of all the country type magazines I've read, this one is the best.

This magazine is the best I have ever read. I find myself often referring to old issues for reference. It is the only magazine that I read every page. I even enjoy the advertisements.

I recently renewed my subscription to Countryside after 11 years. I don't remember the editor being so far-left. Neither my husband or I can stomach his articles praising Obama (preparing for the repurcussions desined to follow this man's disasterous policies are why we are seeking to live more self-sufficiently). We overwhelmingly prefer BackHome Magazine for useful information and articles written by like-minded limited-government, self-sufficient enthusiasts.

Very specific niche for a magazine. We love it. We have a small farm and the articles are quite helpful.

definetly a must have, even if there is no interest in this type of subject matter. it old school information that will be very necessary as survival methods in the near upcoming future, i believe.

Countryside is always a welcome magazine in my mailbox. Countryside is my 'go-to' magazine for help with proven & simple farm, animal or gardening tips and solutions. Countryside written probably over 75% by the readers. They publish readers letters in every issue and other readers respond with their own proven & wallet-friendly answers. Why...even I had an answer letter published (about the hardy Tarentaise beef cattle)!! The reader answers are my favorite part of Countryside. There are always terrific & relevant answers to farm life, animal health, livestock questions, homesteading, gardening, organic life and even farm property issues. Countryside has proven contributing authors who write for Countryside as well, such as Heather Scott Thomas, Dave Holderread and other hands-on experts in their fields.

Countryside is put together on recycled paper stock, but with careful reading it will last for repeated referencing. The advertising doesn't swamp out the written content at all.

After 2 years Countryside continues to be one of my favorite magazine subscriptions. I love it and I think you will too!

*A side note, one of Countryside's sister publications is 'Backyard Poultry' it is a wonderful magazine as well.