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This might be old news but the Dervaes family operates a nearly self-sufficient homestead on a city lot in Pasadena, Los Angeles County:

http://urbanhomestead.org/
They produce all their own food, plus a surplus that they sell for spending cash.

They have a great story. The best part about the Dervaes family is that they walk to there on music. I think to have a great life you must think for your self. Most people live there life on other people terms not there on.