Country Living Industries.
Establishing a means of earning an income is important for anyone who is seeking to become more self-sufficient and also want to to help others do likewise.
Growing is one way of providing for your basic needs as well as providing an income but often value adding only takes a small amount of extra time and expense but gives a much greater return.
There are a number of trades and services that are in demand in rural areas. For those who prefer or need to live in or close to a country town there is the ability to provide a professional or trade service or the possibility establishing a small business. Making practical crafts is another way to earn an income, this can be very viable especially if all or some of the materials they are made from can be grown,collected or sourced locally.