Electric All-Terrain Vehicles
Don’t worry… I’m not an off-roader. But after reading about ATVs and homesteading in Mother Earth News it occurred to me that an electric ATV could be very handy for heavy chores, mowing, and even plowing small fields. I know that sounds crazy but many ATVs can pull small trailers and tools like mowers. If all you had was electricity (solar, wind, or even grid) your ATV could serve as a battery backup most of the time and a useful tool when needed. This is all theoretical of course. Here are a few I’ve found:
- Barefoot Motors (Ashland, Oregon)
- EVS – ATV (Ellicottville, NY)
- RTEV (Winnsboro, SC) – more like a golf cart
Grow Coffee Plants at Home
It sounds like a green house or an indoor grow set-up is required in most parts of the world to grow coffee. But it also looks like growing your own coffee plants is definitely doable, just not easy. Read about how to grow coffee plants at Sweet Maria’s.
