Features
True Dexter Dexterity
Once a population in peril, the diminutive Dexter
cattle breed is making a comeback on small-scale farms, proving their worth as dairy and meat animals.
by Sue Weaver
Snuffling for Truffles
Truffles, a crop that’s nearly as difficult to harvest as it is to cultivate, fetch a hefty sum from foodies. Meet a farmer in France who makes his living truffle hunting with the help of a few trusty pigs.
by Heidi Fuller-love
Cherished Cherry Tomatoes
Like candy grown in the garden, cherry tomatoes come in a range of colors and flavors. One of these nine varieties is bound to be right for your field and tastes.
by Jessica Walliser
Power Trip
Traditional tractors, ATVs and two-wheel walk-behind tractors are important pieces of a small-farm menagerie. Here’s how to sort through the options and choose the right workhorse for your land.
by Jim Ruen
Columns
Buying the Farm
Sue Weaver
Livestock Q&A
Compiled by Sharon Biggs Waller
with Dr. Lyle G. McNeal
Farm Garden
Jessica Walliser
How Do I ...
Build a Beehive
Samantha Johnson
Tools of the Trade
Solar Collectors
Jim Ruen
Farm to Table
Picnic Recipes
Michelle Bender
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