Audra Haldane is an agricultural engineer and bestselling author revolutionizing modern homesteading. For over a decade, she's transformed barren Appalachian hillsides and Scotland's rain-drenched slopes into thriving, climate-resilient ecosystems-proving self-sufficiency is possible anywhere, whether you're on a 10-acre farm or a studio apartment balcony. Audra's actionable books, The Homestead Blueprint, Homesteading Mastery, and The Food Forest Solution, have empowered thousands to slash grocery bills, build drought-proof gardens, and turn ""dead"" land into income streams. Dubbed the ""Marie Kondo of homesteading"" by readers, she specializes in cutting through the fluff to deliver no-nonsense strategies for raising backyard chickens, designing permaculture food forests, and harnessing off-grid energy. When she's not teaching urban gardeners how to grow mangoes in Minnesota or coaching suburban moms to preserve 6 months of food, Audra travels the globe studying ancient sustainability practices-then translates them into bite-sized steps for modern life. Join 50,000+ readers who've traded takeout for homegrown salsa, HOA battles for stealth chicken coops, and helplessness for true independence. Follow Audra to start your self-sufficiency journey-no acreage, trust fund, or green thumb required.