Farm Storehouse: 9 Products to Help You & Your Operation
October 17, 2018An application to help track planting and maintenance records, a generator, a starter ATV and a seed planter and sower are among items our editors found.
The Broody Bunch: Veteran Hens Create Chaos Following Their Urges
October 17, 2018Sitcom headaches and hilarity ensue when a lovely lady tries to bring up several very lovely eggs—and sets off a chain reaction of broody behavior among hens.
Raising Eco-Consciousness in Textiles: Think of It as “Slow Fashion”
October 15, 2018Should we apply the same environmental and humanitarian concerns to clothing as we do food? A growing number of people think so.
15 Hacks for Your Hobby Farm
October 11, 2018Sometimes a tried-and-true solution won’t work, and you have to hack your way into a new idea. Here are hacks designed for hobby farms.
7 Books Aimed at Helping Hobby Farmers
October 10, 2018These selections cover areas including chickens, vegetable crops, container gardening, women hobby farmers, homesteading and aquaponics.
How to Prevent Eggs From Rotting
October 10, 2018Eggs can turn bad for many reasons. Here’s how to recognize—and prevent—the conditions that cause these odiferous ovals before it’s too late.
Manage Livestock and Land With Easy Rotational Grazing
October 9, 2018Overgrazing can be a concern, especially for small farms with limited grazing areas. Here’s what you need to promote regrowth through rotation.
Build Quick-and-Easy Sun Shelters for Your Pigs
October 8, 2018Pigs need less predator protection than other livestock, but they need to avoid the sun. This shelter system provides important shade when the sun is high and hot.
“The Cutest Sheep in the World” Comes to the U.S.
October 4, 2018Breeding programs expand the Valais Blacknose, whose wool is good for carpets, bedding and felting, beyond its native Switzerland. The breed of sheep is ideal for small farms.
5 Key Aspects of Feeding Chickens
October 3, 2018What and how to feed chickens varies with a bird’s age, the season and type of chicken. Here are basic items to consider for your flock’s feeding system.
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Keep your coop secure all night and open only during daylight.
