Nice stuff, I doubt it would work in the UK, our Land use laws are different - and we don't have the space. You could almost get there, but the 'man' would still want (and get) his cut!
THe USA is different, they have the space and the freedom laws to achieve sustainable, self reliant living.
Are you going 'native' on us Mick, if so I truly wish you the best
Dave
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those timid spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat !