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Today, the economy has made this philosophy a little more difficult as the wages at some low paying part time jobs have not kept up with inflation, or even worse, the difficulties during the recent recession. Another problem that current day homesteaders face is zoning laws. Many, but not all, homesteaders raise chickens for eggs, cows and goats for milk, and various animals for meat. As suburban sprawl increases, many areas have local zoning laws that forbid animals on private property. The best way to learn about the laws in an area is to start at the County planning department, as regulations vary county to county.

Homesteading is synonymous with self-reliant living. However, it is not necessarily the same thing as minimalist living or part of the simple living movement, though it certainly can include the philosophies and tenets of these movements. The other element that homesteading may or may not include is living in smaller quarters. These philosophies can all overlap and be tied together. If a family or group is going to live in smaller dwellings, the need to declutter will be necessary to make it livable.