Plot Synopsis

BUILDING OFF THE GRID: BIG SKY RANCH is a six-episode reality series that follows Jon and Etta Smith, who are set to construct a self-sustaining off-the-grid farm house and bison ranch in a remote corner of northwestern Montana. The couple builds a 2,200-square foot house, a corral and feeding system for the bison and an edible garden that allows them to live freely and comfortably on the open range. Jon and Etta, along with help from local construction and ranching experts, dig an artisanal well for fresh water and install a windmill and propane tanks for power. In addition to the challenges of living out in the wilderness -- such as chasing off bears and rattle snakes -- the family learns how to live off the land and barter with neighbors who live miles away.