Five women farmers over 50 share insight about their experiences in life and agriculture. In this second segment, the topic is death.
April Prusia raises heritage breed pigs and hope at Dorothy’s Range in Wisconsin. She also hosts tours, farm-to-table dinners and farmstays.
Ever wonder what your cow, sheep or horse can taste and smell? They might sense more than you thought, and you can use that knowledge to help them.
Are you considering adding pigs but you're not sure where to start? Here are basic pointers to get your farm and yourself hog-ready.
Alice Percy provides detailed instructions for humanely raising pigs on pasture in a book that's valuable to homesteader and commercial farmer alike.
Whether you want to pour yourself a cup of catnip tea or make your kitty a catnip-stuffed toy, this is one versatile purr-ennial.
If you're considering entering animals at a county fair, here are the health and identification requirements you can expect before they hit the show ring.
Learn how you can use different species of clover for cover crops, hay, grazing, soil improvement and various health benefits.
Pigs can be good investments for small farms, but the best type for your operation depends on factors such as space and what cuts of meat you most want.
Pigs eating kitchen scraps can help you with waste disposal and feed costs, but carefully consider what you give them. Here's why.
The traditional time for goat breeding is approaching. Following these guidelines will help you produce a group of healthy kids.
"Having a cow" is not as far-fetched as it might seem. More homesteaders are opting for a milk cow, which can offer a lot more than fresh milk.
