Direct and business-to-business sales professional Tyson Schultz leverages nearly 15 years of experience in sales and distribution to manage Stripes Global, Inc. Tyson Schultz lives in Gig Harbor, Washington, and enjoys hobbies such as cooking, gardening, and homesteading.

Homesteading is a lifestyle wherein a household pursues self-sufficiency. The homesteader uses his or her creativity to provide for the household. For example, homesteaders grow their own vegetables and fruits, use rainwater to water the plants, raise farm animals to supply meat and milk and utilize alternative energy sources.

Homesteading in America dates back to as early as the late 1800s with the passage of the Homestead Act in 1862, which granted public lands to citizens for a fee. In the early days, people farmed the land, produced their own food, made their own clothes, and so forth.

In modern times, homesteading appeals to people who desire to live a low-waste, self-sufficient life. More emphasis is placed on buying local and eating whole food, using less energy, fuel, water, and participating in a community. Homesteaders have become responsible for the needs of their own households and do not rely on outside sources to supply their basic needs. This results in a better financial situation for the family and overall benefit for the planet.