Scratching the Surface
If you’re looking for high-quality, dual-purpose chickens for your small farm, consider these six rare breeds.
by Sue Weaver
Healthy Hens, Healthy Soil
A compost litter system can benefit your chickens and your land. Here’s how to put it to work on your farm.
by Cynthia Amidon
Out of the Garden and on to the Farm
You already know P. Allen Smith for his gardening expertise. Now read about his latest and greatest project, his sustainable farm in Little Rock, Ark.
by Karen Keb Acevedo
Mother Nature’s Planting Guide
For centuries, agriculturalists have followed the moon and stars to guide their planting efforts. Learn about the logic behind the techniques and put them into practice on your farm. Click here to read more>>
Get Great Hay
High-quality hay—whether it’s grown or purchased— is essential to most livestock operations. Find out the effort that goes into getting great hay.
by Carol Ekarius
All-terrain Farming
ATVs aren’t just for recreation anymore. Follow along as one hobby farmer worked his 120-acre property with only an ATV and some key attachments. Click here to read more>>
by Jim Ruen
Read It & Drive
A roundup of the newest UTVs, ATVs and tractors for use on-farm, and off.
by Karen Keb Acevedo and Jennifer Nice
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Dianne Hellwig, PhD, DVM
with Dr. Lyle G. McNeal
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John & Sue Weaver
Farm Garden
Jessica Walliser
How Do I ...Build A Rain Barrel
Rhoda Peacher
Food for Thought
Carol Ekarius
Tools of the Trade
Poultry-keeping Equipment
John & Sue Weaver
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