Episode 19

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6th May 2026

Why Water, Soil, and Slope Make or Break Rural Land

This episode breaks down how water shapes every rural property decision, from wells and springs to drainage, septic, and hidden runoff costs. It also explores how soil and slope determine what will thrive, what will fail, and how much work the land will demand over time.

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About the Podcast

Offgrid Journey
**From Service to Survival: A Veteran’s Mission**
I spent 20 years in the Navy before retiring. Now, I live on a homestead in South Carolina, where I enjoy the off-grid lifestyle. I’m also a published author of four thriller books and have a passion for homesteading and survival skills.

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Henry L. Sherman

I spent 20 years in the Navy before retiring. Now, I live on a homestead in South Carolina, where I enjoy the off-grid lifestyle. I’m also a published author of four thriller books and have a passion for homesteading and survival skills.