When it comes to gift ideas for the future homesteader or farmer, it can be difficult to know what they actually need.
When it comes to learning how to cook from scratch, there can be a steep learning curve, as well as an expensive to start.
There are so many different paths of learning and each one takes learning and equipment.
Homesteading might not be for minimalists, as there seems to be a lot of equipment that is needed for self sufficiency.
But you don’t need them all at the beginning, and over the years we’ve gotten together the most important pieces of equipment.
The best homesteading gifts are useful, and of good quality. They withstand the test of time and are usually well used.
A freeze dryer did not make it onto this list.
Expensive and valuable, they are an investment that only the wealthy are able to afford. Harvest Right is a great brand if you fall into this category.
It is one tool that we have yet to invest in.
Here are a few gift ideas for homesteaders. In the comments below, let me know what are some of your needs on your farm or homestead.
Gift Ideas For Homesteaders
Under $20
Need a budget friendly gift for the homesteader or farmer in your life? These gifts can usually be found for around $20.
- Homemade vanilla
- Sourdough Bread
- Sourdough starter
- Wools socks
- A good knife
- Herbal Tea Blends
- Beef Jerky
- Farmers Market Gift Certificate
- Apron
- Food Thermometer
1.Homemade vanilla
Homemade vanilla is super simple to make, it just takes a lot of foresight. All you need is high quality vanilla beans, and a liquor such as bourbon or vodka. It take 6 months before it is ready to use.
2.Sourdough bread
Make your own or support a local bakery, sourdough bread is delicious and healthy.
3.Sourdough starter
Most homesteaders come to a point where they desire to learn how to make their own sourdough.
A dried sourdough starter can be purchased, and makes starting your own sourdough easier.
4.Wool socks
5.A good knife
Victorinox is a good brand.
6.Herbal tea blends
7.Beef jerky
8.Farmers Market Certificate
Most homesteaders enjoy visiting local farmers markets, and you will also be supporting someone local.
9.Apron
Make your own is you’re handy with a sewing machine, or check out Etsy.
10. Food Thermometer
11. Butter Molds
Under $100
More room in your budget? These gifts can usually be found under $100, depending on brand. Always go with the best quality you can afford.
- Water bath canner
- Muck boots
- Trail camera
- Butter churn
- Cheese press
- Make your own books
- Cast iron pot or pan
- Herbalism books
- Vacuum sealer
- Instant pot
12.Water Bath Canner
Water Bath canning is slightly less intimidating for beginners, and is a great starting point to preserving food. This kit has everything you need to start.
13.Muck Boots
While more of an investment, Muck boots take the prize in quality.
14.Trail Camera
Trail cameras are useful for tracking animals and predators on your farm.
15.Butter Churn
16.Cheese Press
17.Make Your Own Books
From making cheese to making your own soap, a lot of homesteaders and farmers are lifelong learners so a Make Your Own Books are valuable resources.
18.Cast Iron Pots or Pans
When moving towards better kitchen gear, cast iron pots and pans are very appreciated.
19.Herbalism Books
Sourcing wild herbs to make into herbal salves and tinctures is on every homesteaders to do list.
20.Vacuum Sealer
If your farmer or homesteader processes their own meat, a vacuums sealer is a must. I tend to go towards more expensive brands, as they usually do a better job.
21.Instant Pot
This tool has been very helpful to make bone broth as well as a time saver in the kitchen.
Under $500
These are more expensive, and very useful on a homestead or farm. Each of these is something most homesteaders desire to get at some point in their journey.
- Composter
- Sewing machine
- Pressure cooker
- Dehydrator
- Incubator
- Grain mill
- Stand mixer
- Vacuum sealer
- Trail camera
- Chicken pucker
22. Composter
A tumbling composter is my favorite one, as they are very easy to operate.
23. Sewing Machine
I recommend the brand Janome. A lower cost Janome is still better quality than a Singer.
24. Pressure Cooker
These can run up to $200, but are worth the investment.
25. Dehydrator
Get the biggest one you can afford. Read reviews and do your research before you buy. Excalibur is a good brand.
26.Incubator
I would recommend staying away from cheap China brands, as incubating eggs requires a reliable incubator. We currently have one from Brinsea.
27. Grain Mill
Love, love my Nutrimill.
28.Stand Mixer
I recommend Bosch all the way, but a Kitchen Aid stand mixer is also useful in smaller kitchens.
29. Vacuum Sealer
This one is on here twice, as you can get more expensive, higher quality vacuums sealers. For someone that process a lot of meat, I recommend getting a commercial vacuums sealer.
30. Trail Camera
As with the vacuum sealer, a cellular trail camera that sends you pictures on your phone makes a great tracker as well as a security system for your farm. Tactacam is one of the highest rated cameras on the market.
31. Chicken Plucker
Processing chickens just got a whole lot easier with a chicken plucker. While you only use it once or twice a year, it lessons the amount of work noticeably.
Here are more than 30 gift ideas for the future homesteader or farmer is your life. While some of these take considerable investment, there are budget friendly options as well.
When buying gifts for your farmer friends, take into consideration the usefulness of your gift. A useful gift is worth a lot more than the price tag.