Features
Heirloom Beans
Discover why the thousands of heirloom varieties grown by our ancestors in garden plots are an important culinary link to the past—and they’re tasty to boot!
by Sue Weaver
Florida Cracker and Pineywoods Cattle
Never heard of ‘em? Discover these hardy creatures that make excellent low-input, grassfed livestock. Read more>>
by Sue Weaver
Poultry Pilgrimage
Change is constant in farming, and it’s no exception at Townline Farm in northwestern Pennsylvania. Discover how this farm came to be the successful heritage-breed poultry
reserve it is today.
by Cherie Langlois
Over the Hills and Through the Woods ...
Scheduling vacations and trips away from the farm can be stressful, but having someone reliable to care for your animals can ease the anxiety. Learn how to locate and hire a sitter for your farm.
by Richard Stickann
Get Cover
Learn what cover crops do and how to use them to your advantage around the farm.
by Carol Ekarius
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Columns
Livestock Q & A
Dianne Hellwig, PhD, DVM
with Dr. Lyle G. McNeal
Buying the Farm
John & Sue Weaver
Farm Garden
Susan Brackney
How Do I ...Repair Cracked Welds
Caleb Krisher
Tools of the Trade
Snow-removal Equipment
John & Sue Weaver
Food for Thought
Carol Ekarius
Farm to Table
Turkey Surprise
Michelle Bender
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