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Certified Naturally Grown Sets A New Standard

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Certified Naturally Grown offers a grassroots option for responsible agricultural production and guidance, without the many hurdles of organic certification.

Hidden Duck Eggs Entertain At Rain Valley Farm

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Jenna Whelan from the five-acre Kentucky-based Rain Valley Farm tells us how her ducks like to play sneaky and hide their eggs.

There’s A Large-Animal Veterinarian Shortage. That’s A Big Problem

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A number of factors are creating scarcity in the large-animal veterinarian field, a real concern for agriculture. A few individuals and programs propose solutions.

A Hands-Off Approach To Safely Living with a Ram 

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An aggressive ram can present a serious safety risk for the shepherd, so follow these tips to protect yourself against injury from your sheep.

Explaining The 2023 (Not So) Great Egg Shortage

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You no doubt heard there's an egg shortage these days, with grocery prices skyrocketing for a dozen. Here's what's happening and how you can help.

7 Mistakes To Avoid When Raising Beef Cattle

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Thinking of raising beef cattle? It's not too difficult, though you'll need to follow some best practices. Here are 7 suggestions to keep in mind.

Nervous Coccidiosis: Curious Cold-Weather Livestock Condition

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Coccidiosis is a common bacterial condition in livestock, but when cold weather hits, the illness can present odd neurological symptoms, too.

Livestock Guardian Dogs: Best Breeds, General Rules

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These breeds make great livestock guardian dogs, though you need to follow a few important rules to make full use of these working dogs.

Honeybees Often Need Winter Help To Sustain Hive Health

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Though "natural" is always a good goal, expect to help honeybees through the winter with supplemental feedings to sustain conditions not found in nature.

Breed Profile: Get To Know The Beefalo!

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Officially recognized as any cattle containing at least 37.5 percent bison, Beefalo are prized for numerous traits and a nutritionally superior meat.

This Cool Chicken Coop Keeps It Cool In South Carolina

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This hand-built chicken coop is designed to keep the run dry, coop secure and flock comfortable on the South Carolina homestead.

Chicken General Store: Chic(k) Gifts & Decor

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Looking to liven up the holidays with your poultry passion? Our editors found these 10 items every chicken-keeper should check out!

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