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Belted Beauties: Belted Galloway Cattle

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With its weather-resistant coat and charming coloration, the Belted Galloway is a tough, adaptable breed that thrives on small farms.

Berkshire Pigs Are Perfect Pork For Small Farms

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Berkshire pigs are an excellent choice for farmers who want to raise heritage livestock with a taste consumers appreciate.

Alpaca Vet Check Exam Guide

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A pre-purchase veterinary exam is essential in any alpaca purchase. Download our example. Remember: The vet is working for you and representing your interests.

Keep Animals Safe in Disasters Such as Spring and Summer Storms

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Planning and preparing are key to making sure you and your animals stay safe in a disaster such as stormy weather. Our safety tips and checklists can help.

Squirrel Appreciation Day!

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Hey, fellow farm dogs—January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day! Learn some facts about squirrels from a farm dog who knows what he’s barking about.

Livestock Feeders

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Livestock feeders can help prevent your paying for additional hay and grain ruined by your livestock. Find out how to foil their wasteful ways.

Backyard Poultry Calendar

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Free backyard poultry calendar from USDA offers owners tips on keeping their birds safe from avian influenza and other diseases.

Bees and When to Harvest Honey

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Time to change when we harvest honey, what we feed bees--old ways, a new paradigm.

Christmas Wish Lists for Hobby Farmers

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The items that end up on the wish lists for hobby farmers seem to differ a bit from their city-dwelling kin: tractors, llamas and wells usurp DVD players, clothes and jewelry.

Pick The Best Herding Dog For Your Farm

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This selection of dog breeds is suited to help you herd livestock on your hobby farm.

Randall Linebacks: New England’s Own Heritage Cattle

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Randall Lineback cattle are one of the most endangered bovine breeds in the United States. Find out how you can help preserve this amazing breed.

American Mammoth Jackstock Donkeys

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A threatened breed, the versatile, strong American Mammoth Jack can be used as a draft animal, as well as for riding and more.

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