Our goal is to help ordinary individuals learn and utilize this site as a resource to become self sufficient, healthier and stress-free with life via "Off Grid" living.  A resource of independence from the governmental power grid of electricity, water and natural gas.  This is what we do.

All "how to" instructions and videos are our own true life experiences, brought to you first hand.  We do this so that you won't have to go through setbacks and frustrations because we already have for you.

Off-Grid Living Strengthens Self-Responsibility

Modern society encourages people to live their lives dependent on certain established institutions. Many people are stuck working jobs they don't enjoy with the real power in the hands of the government and corporations, which naturally leads to feelings of helplessness, stress, anxiety, and depression. Off-grid living can set you free from an unfulfilling, dependent lifestyle. You have the opportunity to take control over your life and rely squarely on yourself for your own survival and happiness. And with this sense of purpose, your mental health greatly improves. For example, in one study, participants who felt their lives had meaning had a 15% lower risk of death in a 14-year period, compared to participants who felt aimless in life.

Off-grid living gives you the opportunity to engage in meaningful work everyday, which therefore boosts happiness and well-being. In turn, your cortisol output is lowered, which helps both brain function and immune regulation to strengthen both mental and physical health.

Connection With Nature

Living off-grid involves spending plenty of time outdoors in nature tending to your garden. Immersion in the natural world has been proven to boost well-being.

In one study by the University of British Columbia, participants were divided into three groups: one that engaged in connection with nature (like walking outdoors or observing plants), one that observed man-made objects, and one that did neither. The first group experienced happiness, a sense of elevation, and a connection to other people (not just nature) much greater than the rest.

Tending your garden each day is an uplifting and therapeutic act — it allows you to work through your emotions, rather than ignoring and burying them down. If you're struggling with negative or chaotic emotions, it's always best to work through them. And when you live off-grid, you have the freedom to get out in the garden and process your emotions in a healthy, productive way whenever necessary.

Mental Peace and Clarity

Modern life comes with its fair share of sensory bombardment in the form of noise, pollution, crowds, traffic, and intrusive technology. It's therefore not surprising that mental confusion and hyperactivity reigns supreme. In this hectic environment, many of us struggle to be alone with our thoughts and find mental clarity and peace.

But when you live off-grid, there's always time for quiet contemplation and connection with your inner self. Life off-grid runs at a slower pace; it requires thoughtfulness and patience. You simply focus on the current task at hand and make sure you take the time and care to get it done right. In turn, your mind tunes out chaotic or unhelpful thoughts and mental balance and health is restored.

Ultimately when you have animals to care for, a garden to cultivate, and a continual stream of projects to work on, you'll experience greater contentment, happiness, and motivation for life. Off-grid living also helps you get outside of your head and break any negative thought patterns you may have. You'll be busy learning new skills and accomplishing goals, which in turn boosts happiness and self-esteem.

Short answer - YES!

As the world continues to grow with the hustle and bustle of city life and the “need for more,” families are looking to move off the grid and into isolation. Since 2012, over 1.7 billion people across the globe are living off the grid, as 180,000 American families are focused on the holistic lifestyle. In fact, the main advantages of log cabins are simple as they provide minimal upkeep, optimal energy efficiency, and noise reduction.  This method of lifestyle has been around for ages.  Only now is it gaining momentum and fame.

While it’s no secret that log cabins may be smaller than the average home, families choose to go “unplugged” for a variety of reasons. Don’t believe us? Here’s why families are choosing the cabin life.

Embracing Sustainable Living

Picture yourself waking up every day to pick your own food, feed your own animals, and pump your own water from natural resources. Off-grid families use about 20% of energy consumed by the average American home. Meanwhile, living in a log cabin provides the beauty of self-reliance and simple living.

Endless Health Benefits

Imagine a life free of urban allergens and air impurities. Embracing the modern prefab home in a natural setting offers a variety of health benefits for the entire family. For example, some types of woods have natural healing properties. In fact, studies show that wood has air purifying capabilities as well as positive psychological benefits, according to the World Green Building Council. If you’ve lived in an area polluted by air impurities, living in a log cabin may improve more than your respiratory health, but also the following:

• Provides calming qualities, reducing the issues of anxiety and depression
• Regulated temperature with minimal heating
• Eco-friendly materials, causing less impact on the environment

Sense of Security

Why are many families stepping away from society? Off-grid families choose to live the cabin life to get away from the negative side of society. Some are looking to raise their family in solitude, while others want to become more in touch with nature.  In addition, most do it because it is the most economical option available.

Building a Sustainable Future

Not all families are going at it alone. In fact, many form communities with cabins nearby. This allows each household to have their share of space while sharing the necessary skills and resources needed to survive. One family may tend to livestock while another is growing vegetables and generating power supply.

So, is the cabin life meant for you and your family? While each opportunity comes with its share of bad and good, what’s important is providing the best ways of life for your loved ones.

Sponsorship Proposal

  

           

2022 December

Off Grid with Raymond Brogan

Table of Contents

Message from the President....................................................................................................................3

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................4

Why?  ......................................................................................................................................................4

What does your sponsorship mean? ........................................................................................................4

Income subsidaries....................................................................................................................................4

Sponsorship packages...............................................................................................................................5

Ex-player and Supporter sponsorship package.........................................................................................5

Product sponsorship package ...................................................................................................................6

Bronze sponsorship package ....................................................................................................................7

Silver sponsorship package........................................................................................................................8

Gold sponsorship package .........................................................................................................................9

Platinum sponsorship package .................................................................................................................11

Overview...................................................................................................................................................13

Contact details...........................................................................................................................................14

Appendix (a) Sponsors Page.....................................................................................................................15

Appendix (b) Monthly Newsletter ............................................................................................................16

Appendix (c) Promotional Flyer ...............................................................................................................17

Appendix (d) Vikings Playing Shorts........................................................................................................17

Appendix (e) Vikings Training t-shirt........................................................................................................18

Appendix (f) Vikings Playing Jersey..........................................................................................................18

Appendix (G) Car Advertising...................................................................................................................19

Appendix (H) Letter Head ........................................................................................................................20

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3. Message from the President

Dear Prospective Sponsor and/or Partner,

Hello and welcome to "Off Grid with Raymond Brogan". Firstly, I would like to thank you personally for allowing us the opportunity to present you with our sponsorship proposal Package.

"Off Grid with Raymond Brogan" has continued to be an area of growth and this year again we increased registration numbers by approximately 5%  when you consider just 1 year ago our registration numbers were 24 one wonders where we will be in a further 10 years. The "Off Grid with Raymond Brogan" has seen many achievements in 2022. Our partnership with The Raymond Brogan Corporation has continued to grow from strength to strength and our representative teams, 'Codero' and 'GoDaddy' have continued their help in our success by ways of aiding in design factors and site hosting. All Sponsors and Supporters that join the "Off Grid with Raymond Brogan" family become a part of this success and an important part of "Off Grid with Raymond Brogan" from Coast to coast as the off Grid lifestyle grows momentum.

The "Off Grid with Raymond Brogan" has designed a number of tiered packages which will give businesses the opportunity to support the "cause" at all levels.
Our sponsorship packages have been developed to provide businesses with an excellent return on investment.
Our packages offer our sponsors brand exposure through a variety of mediums including, media, video, podcast, print, signage, membership database, competition naming rights, and much more.

In return for your investment, the "Off Grid with Raymond Brogan" can help your business increase your brand awareness and image, to gain new customers, and to develop relationships with existing customers and viewers. In doing this, you showcase your devoted involvement in supporting the local community and "Off Grid with Raymond Brogan".

I am confident our dedicated staff, backed with our desire to see "Off Grid with Raymond Brogan" continue to grow from Coast to Coast; your business will enhance brand and customer awareness. With your support, we would relish the opportunity to work with your business to reach this audience.

If you have any queries regarding any of our sponsorship packages please don’t hesitate to contact me, or one of our Business Development Coordinators Will Ross or Sarah Neal. Will and Sarah are partly funded by the FFA (Future Farmers of America) and 4H to service the needs of our vision.

In finishing, I would like to extend my sincere thanks for taking the time to read our sponsorship proposal. We believe our sponsorship proposal will provide an exciting marketing opportunity for your business and we would relish the opportunity of working in partnership with your business.

"Off Grid with Raymond Brogan" looks forward to welcoming you to our family.

Raymond Brogan
President

4. Introduction

1. Why?

The "Off Grid with Raymond Brogan" (OGWRB) is a for-profit organization aimed at managing and supporting local and regional "Sustainable Living" from any power, natural gas, and water utilities as well as any processed food, by growing and raising 89% of our own food products. OGWRB was initially formed in 2022,

In 2023, the OGWRB with the support of its sponsors would initiate a 3 to 5-year strategic business sponsorship plan. This plan will be designed to ensure OGWRB increases its status and continues to grow on all levels. As a part of the Strategic Plan, this Sponsorship package has been designed to give businesses the opportunity for cost-effective promotion and marketing of their business.  Off-Grid living is an important part of history in the making and a crucial part of those planning, designing, and living its lifestyle so why not use it to increase your brand awareness?

2. What does your sponsorship mean?

The OGWRB has established itself as a community-based organization. We endeavor to provide pathways, education, and opportunities for all individuals, families, and children in the Off Grid Lifestyle and become active in local, state, and national communities. OGWRB helps teach these people to become physically active and learn important life skills about teamwork, leadership and discipline, and skill development, as well as independence and healthy eating, and healthy social skills.  We strive in educating Young people about respect, such as saying "please", "Thank-You", "yes sir", "yes ma'am", etc., etc.

All sponsorship funding and/or products are directly invested into the off-grid community and are used to manage and improve the land and lifestyle which we own.

Areas of expenditure may include but are not limited to:

- Land development

- Renewable/Sustainable energy development

- Women involved in the Off Grid Lifestyle empowerment

- Indigenous programs

- Volunteer management

- Educating the masses about the lifestyle

- New equipment

- Representative teams

- Community building

- Fish Farming

- Feeding the underprivileged in the immediate area

- Education on farming and fruit & nut tree stewarding


3. Income subsidiaries may include but are not limited to:

- Income subsidized by fresh fruit and vegetable sales

- Income subsidized by fresh fish sales

- Income subsidized  by fresh egg and poultry sales

- Income subsidized by fresh Beef and Bison meat cuts sales

- Income subsidized by vendor, sponsor, and self-promoted product sales

5. Sponsorship packages

OGWRB has designed a number of tiered packages which will give businesses the opportunity to support the "cause" at all levels. Please see below an overview of the Sponsorship package tiers.

1. Sponsorship package, "Bronze"

OGWRB is very proud of its history, with a culture rich in its successes and passion.

In return for your investment/sponsorship you will receive the following benefits:

Advertising Benefits

• Your name/logo will be placed on our Sponsor page on the website including a link to your website. This page is dedicated to all sponsors of OGWRB (Appendix A)

• Your name will be announced during any media, video, print, or otherwise
  
• You will receive viewing statistics and Google analytics of site and video performances
  
• An associate link for a direct discount, if your product/s is purchased via our link or site link
  

General benefits

• You have the right to use the OGWRB logo on merchandise or approved printed material
• You will receive an official certificate of appreciation

Investment: $2500 (excluding GST)
Product Value: $5500 (excluding GST)

2. Sponsorship package, "Silver"

As a Product sponsor, you will be a vital member of the Off Grid with Raymond Brogan community. In return for your investment, you will receive a variety of opportunities to promote and network your business, and being part of a great community culture is just some of the beneficial aspects.

In return for your investment you will receive the following benefits:

Advertising Benefits

• Your name/logo will be placed on our Sponsor page on the website including a link to your website. This page is dedicated to all sponsors of OGWRB. (Appendix A)
• Your logo will appear in the monthly newsletter (Appendix B)

• You have the opportunity to offer discounted or free products and services to OGWRB members throughout the season
• You have the opportunity to put up signage during any and all events and dinners
  
• Your name will be announced during our events and dinners - attendance is required
  
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Hospitality Benefits

• You will receive 2 - 4 tickets to the preseason launch which includes the use of any and all images taken by you or your representative
• You will receive 2 - 4 tickets to the End of Season Presentation night which includes the use of any and all images taken by you or your representative
• You will receive 2 - 4 tickets to all Specialty planned events and dinners
  
•  

General Benefits

• You have the right to use the OGWRB logo on merchandise or approved printed material
• You will receive an official certificate of appreciation (Please refer to appendix A & B for sponsorship package examples)
•  

Investment: $5750.00 (excluding GST)
Product Investment: $11800.00

3. Sponsorship package, "Gold"

As a Gold sponsor, you will be a vital member of the Off Grid with Raymond community. In return for your investment, you will get to promote and network your business through various marketing activities and you will get invited to several functions and great Community functions, freshly grown fruits, and vegetables. Your company will be well looked after and we will promote your business to the best of our ability.

In return for your investment you will receive the following benefits:

Advertising Benefits:

• Your name/logo will be placed on our Sponsor page on the website including a link to your website. This page is dedicated to all sponsors of OGWRB.( Appendix A)
• Your logo will appear in the monthly newsletter (Appendix B)
• You have the opportunity to put up signage during our Events and dinners, as well as on property fencing.
• Your logo will appear on any OGWRB promotional flyers (Appendix C)
• Your name/logo will appear in the credits of the weekly video which is placed on the website, YouTube and Facebook
• You have the opportunity to offer discounted or free products and services to OGWRB members throughout the season
• Your name will be announced during events and dinners - attendance is required
  

Hospitality Benefits

• You will receive 2 tickets to pick up to 100lbs. of fruits and vegetables per year seasonally (25lbs. per season or any combination thereof)
  
• You will receive 2 tickets to the OGWRB Golf Day - to be announced
• You will receive 2 - 6 tickets to the preseason dinner event/s
• You will receive 2 - 6 tickets to the End of Season Presentation night dinner event
• You will receive 2 - 6 tickets to all Specialty dinner events
  
• You will receive 20lbs of choice cut home-grown meats per quarter

General Benefits

• You have the right to use the OGWRB logo on merchandise or approved printed material
• You will receive an official certificate of appreciation (Please refer to appendix A, B, & C for sponsorship package examples)

Investment: $20,000.00 (excluding GST)
Product Investment: $32,000.00 (excluding GST)

4. Sponsorship package, "Platinum"

Looking for good exposure across members, spectators, and media at minimal costs? The Platnum Sponsorship is for you. In return for your investment, you will receive a variety of opportunities to

promote and network your business, and being part of a great community culture is just some of the beneficial aspects. This package provides a variety of promotional opportunities to expose your

business.

In return for your investment, you will receive the following benefits

Advertising Benefits

• Your logo will appear on the Off Grid with Raymond Brogan's official Product shorts (Appendix D)
• Your logo will appear on the Off Grid with Raymond Brogan work hoodie (Appendix E)
• Your name/logo will be placed on our Sponsor page on the website including a link to your website. This page is dedicated to all sponsors of OGWRB. (Appendix A)
• Your logo will appear in the monthly newsletter (Appendix B)
• Your logo will appear on letterhead and all other stationery (Appendix G)
• Your logo will appear in OGWRB brochures
• Your logo will appear on any OGWRB promotional flyers (Appendix C)
• Your name/logo will appear in the credits of the weekly how-to videos which are placed on the website, YouTube and Facebook
• You have the opportunity to offer discounted or free products and services to OGWRB members throughout the season
• You have the opportunity to have a marque at the dinners and events to promote your business
• You have the opportunity to put up signage during any events and/or dinners
• Your name will be announced during Specialty dinners and events - attendance is required
  

Hospitality Benefits

• You will receive 2 tickets to pick up to 150lbs. of fruits and vegetables per year seasonally (25lbs. per season or any combination thereof)
  
• You will receive 2 tickets to the OGWRB Golf Day - to be announced
• You will receive 2 - 6 tickets to the preseason dinner event/s seated at the guest of honor table
  
• You will receive 2 - 6 tickets to the End of Season Presentation night dinner event seated at the guest of honor table
  
• You will receive 2 - 6 tickets to all Specialty dinner events seated at the guest of honor table
  
• You will receive 50lbs of choice cut home-grown meats per quarter
• You will receive 3 dozen chicken eggs and 1 dozen duck eggs per event and/or dinner visit
• You will receive random apparel for 2 - 6 persons
• You will be filmed at the location attending the event or dinner with an introduction of attendance to be used at will on your choice of medium and website

General Benefits

• You have the right to use the OGWRB logo on merchandise or approved printed material
• You will receive an official certificate of appreciation
• You will receive a framed team photo (Please refer to appendix A, B, C, D, E & G, for sponsorship package examples)

Investment: $35,000.00 (excluding GST)
Product Investment: $40,000.00 (excluding GST)

4. Sponsorship package, "Land Parcel"

This sponsorship is perfect for local businesses/individuals looking for high exposure across members, spectators, and media while also enjoying the benefits of living on location through the hospitality package. We would welcome you as part of our Off Grid with Raymond Brogan family and you will have multiple opportunities to promote your company. In return for your investment, you will receive a variety of opportunities to promote and network your business, and being part of a great community culture is just some of the beneficial aspects.

In return for your investment, you will receive the following benefits

• You will receive a 10-acre parcel of land to join our community.  This land is deeded to you and Off Grid with Raymond Brogan has first right of refusal and buyback should you decide to re-sell the parcel
• Your business will hold all rights to property taxes when due
  
• Your parcel will have appropriate housing built on individual case basis
• Your parcel will be powered with clean energy from wind, solar and other means with no billing
• Your parcel includes all your basic groceries grown at Off Grid with Raymond Brogan

Advertising Benefits

• Your logo will appear on the Off Grid with Raymond Brogan jersey (sleeve) (Appendix F)
• Your logo will appear on the Off Grid with Raymond Brogan shirt/singlet (Appendix E)
• Your name/logo will be placed on our Sponsor page on the website including a link to your website. This page is dedicated to all sponsors of OGWRB. (Appendix A)
• You will receive a permanent advertisement spot on the home website. You can use this for your logo or for another advertisement that integrates with you current promotions or offers. The website has an average of over 500,000 page views a month which will gain maximum exposure for your business
• You have the opportunity to place a metal fence sign at selected locations
• You have the opportunity to use the OGWRB member’s database for direct marketing and sales for promotions and special events. OGWRB has over 5000 members in the database and this will quickly increase once we get the new website and database finished (currently viewed)
• Your logo will appear in the monthly newsletter (Appendix B)
• Your logo will appear on letterhead and all other stationery (Appendix H)
• Your logo will appear in OGWRB brochures
• You logo will appear on any OGWRB promotional flyers (Appendix C)
• Your name/logo will appear in the credits of the weekly player/team video which is placed on the website, YouTube and Facebook
• You have the opportunity to offer discounted or free products and services to OGWRB members throughout the season
• You have the opportunity to have a marque at specialty dinners and events to promote your business
• You have the opportunity to put up signage during all events and dinners
• Your company name will be announced during all events and dinners - attendance is required
  

Hospitality Benefits

• You will receive all required basic groceries for your parcel
  
• You will receive 2 tickets to the OGWRB Golf Day each year you reside at parcel - to be announced
• You will receive 2 - 6 tickets to the preseason dinner event/s seated at the guest of honor table with announcement rights
  
• You will receive 2 - 6 tickets to the End of Season Presentation night dinner event seated at the guest of honor table with announcement rights
  
• You will receive 2 - 6 tickets to all Specialty dinner events seated at the guest of honor table with announcement rights
  
• You will receive 50lbs of choice cut home-grown meats per quarter
• You will receive 3 dozen chicken eggs and 1 dozen duck eggs per event and/or dinner visit
• You will receive random apparel for 2 - 6 persons
• You will be filmed at the location attending the event or dinner with an introduction of attendance to be used at will on your choice of medium and website
• You will receive an Off Grid with Raymond Brogan full-sized late model truck with our logo proudly displayed on the side doors.  All fees and licenses are paid.  Insurance will be required by you

General Benefits

• You have the right to use the OGWRB logo on merchandise or approved printed material
• You have the opportunity to present an award during Dinners and Event
• You will receive an official certificate of appreciation
• You will receive a framed team photo (Please refer to appendix A, B, C, E, F, G & H for sponsorship package examples)

Investment: $100,000.00 (excluding GST)
Product Investment: $225,000.00 + $25,000.00 Investment (excluding GST)

 

6. Making Contact

Thank you for taking the time to view our sponsorship packages. "Off Grid with Raymond Brogan" is dedicated to marketing its sponsors to ensure optimal benefits for both parties. OGWRB will assist in activating your sponsorship in an innovative and creative way. All packages can be tailored to your specific needs.

We look forward to forming a great business partnership with you. Please contact us if you want to know how you can become involved and what we can do for you.

Raymond Brogan
President | Founder

email:  raymondbrogan@offgrid.raymondbrogan.com
            sponsorships@offgrid.raymondbrogan.com

phone: +1 775.447.5533

DISCLAIMER:  

Living off the grid is a very popular idea these days. From a way to save money to just wanting to embrace a simpler way of living, the idea of leaving it all behind is very appealing.

But there are some challenges that need to be looked at before jumping into this new way of life! If you're considering making that change, I encourage you to read over these obstacles and learn how to overcome them on your way to off-the-grid living!

LIVING OFF THE GRID: 7 CHALLENGES AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM

If you have ever read about living off the land and escaping the craziness of modern life, you may have come across the concept of off-grid living. More than 200,000 Americans have unplugged and chosen to live more sustainably through the off-grid lifestyle.

1. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Location isn’t only a priority for city dwellers; it matters to those who are off-grid too. Many suburban areas won’t allow you to live in a house without utilities, so you need to locate land that is rural enough to avoid these legal limitations.

Consider how much land you’ll need to sustain your lifestyle. If you are planning on raising livestock, you will need enough land to store their feed, give them shelter and let them graze. You’ll also need access to a reliable water source and enough space to set up your garden and install a waste management system.

2. POWER SOURCE

Although you can live completely off the grid without power, having a power source does make off-grid living a little easier.

Most off-grid people opt for a solar energy system because it is generally considered the best long-term investment. However, there are many different alternative energy sources available depending on your budget, location, and energy needs. Check your current power bill to see how much energy you consume and use this as a baseline for the type of energy setup you will need.

Once you have your power source established, you may find you are consuming more energy than you have available. To help conserve energy, only run one appliance at a time and try to do so during daylight hours to make the most of the solar energy. Use a wood stove for heating and try to use gas for the stovetop rather than electricity.

3. SOURCING FOOD

Producing your own food is essential when living off the grid. Establish a kitchen garden on your property that you can slowly expand, so you’ll produce more than you need and generate extra income to offset the cost of homesteading.

One of the biggest challenges at the beginning can be finding enough variety for a balanced diet. Not all homesteaders can raise livestock within their first few years, but with careful planning, you can produce enough excess vegetables that can be traded for things you can’t provide yourself.

Learning to cook from scratch and preserve food are also essential homesteading skills you must learn to ensure you’ll have enough food during the off-season when your garden is less productive.
Hunting is another skill that can prove useful for those living off the grid, as is learning to butcher game using a tactical knife.

4. WATER SUPPLY

A close, reliable water source is critical. Without water, there will be no harvest, no livestock, and more importantly, nothing to keep you alive. Of course, land located by a large freshwater source can be difficult to come by, so most off-grid homesteads manage by boring a well and using hand pumps to draw water as needed.

Running water is one of the things newcomers tend to miss most, but if you have a generator, you can have a limited amount of running water available, so long as you don’t mind spending money on diesel.

A great way to recycle your water and ensure there is plenty of it is to set up a greywater system that uses wastewater from the kitchen and laundry to irrigate the garden and flush the toilet — if you aren’t using self-composting toilets.

The last thing you may need to consider when it comes to water is whether you have the right to use the water on your land. If you have a water source on your property, you can generally use it for personal consumption. However, if you need water for livestock or crops, consult with a lawyer before purchasing your land to make sure you have the legal right to access it.

5. TIME MANAGEMENT

The work you’ll put in to live off-grid is equivalent to multiple full-time jobs that require expert time management skills to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible. Procrastination has no place in off-grid living; seeds need to be sown in season, animals must be fed and milked on regular schedules, shelter and fences are needed to keep out predators and overabundant harvests need to be preserved for colder months.

Finding enough time in the day means you must become an early riser. And to make the most of your homestead, you must consistently plan months — sometimes years — ahead. Keep detailed records of weather conditions, harvests and livestock birth rates to refer to when making your plans.

6. BUDGET

Simpler living does not necessarily mean cheaper living. Living off-grid is often romanticized, and newcomers can forget the significant upfront investments as well as the ongoing costs of raising livestock and growing crops.

Setting up your power source is usually the most significant cost you’ll incur. Depending on the size of your land, home, family, and energy needs, you may need anywhere between 15 and 30 large solar panels to provide enough power to run your home as well as a generator for backup power. This can set you back tens of thousands of dollars.

If you can’t make a large upfront investment, small steps are the key to establishing an off-grid lifestyle while spreading out the cost. Start by growing and cooking your food, reducing your carbon footprint with a no-waste policy and becoming more mindful of your energy consumption. Taking small measures before committing to a fully off-grid lifestyle can help you save money to put toward your setup and help you adjust to the off-grid mindset.

7. ISOLATION

The final and most overlooked challenge you may face is a lack of human interaction. Living off-grid can be a way to escape the hustle and bustle of city living, but homesteading is easier when you have a group of like-minded people to share the workload. Off-grid living attracts interesting people to small, close-knit communities.

If you aren’t already part of an off-grid living community, there are many groups you can join online that welcome anyone curious about off-grid living. This is a good place to start to find people in your area who you can trade products or services with for things you can’t produce yourself. Experienced off-grid persons can also give you advice on sowing and harvesting times, local vets for your livestock, and any off-grid legal issues you may encounter.

Now That Being said, To live Off Grid with Raymond Brogan is on an individual interview basis.  Some Basic questions would be:

1. What experience or knowledge do you bring to the table or can offer for the good of the community?
   
2. Why Are you considering living Off-Grid?
3. Are you single, a couple, or a family?
4. Do you have any violent criminal history?

These are just some of the major questions we will ask in determining if you are a good fit for the community.

If you are still interested, Then you can submit an online application located by clicking on this link Here, here, and here.

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