Total Off Grid Living, Can it be Done in today's world with a family?

Of course they can. However check local and state laws. Someone just got in trouble for trying to live off the grid. The city said it was unsafe.

Absolutely !!

I live in Alaska where in most places there is, "nothing but miles and miles, for miles and miles". There are many people who live off the grid here, some by choice, others by necessity

Of course, our extremely harsh Winters make it a truly difficult, some say impossible, undertaking.
Wild animals are also a danger here, bear, moose and wolverines are just a few of the dangerous animals that can ruin your plans in a hurry. The biggest test for most would be the lack of electricity.

But, it can be done.....We have some of the best hunting and fishing in the world. You would need to make some acquaintances to have supplies flown in (bush delivery), or be prepared to drive hundreds of miles for your own supplies. Your water would still have to be treated to a certain extent (purification). You would also want to have, especially with a family, contact with medical facilities.

If you are serious about actually doing this, you are welcome to contact me. I don't live off the grid, but I do live in a log house outside of North Pole, Alaska. I'll try to answer any specific questions you might have.

Planning and acquiring land and livestock are a must before you take the jump. If I were just starting out in raising cattle, I would not be able to afford the animals, however, there is a way to get cattle at a relatively affordable way, albeit, time consuming. Pigs can be picked up at a good price and chickens would be a must, for more than just eggs. As for power, there are numerous outlets to get material for building your own solar panels, building a rife pump and developing homemade wind generators. I could go on, if you are serious, contact me, I am no expert, but do farm and am trying to become as self sufficient as possible.