Garden mulch is important, but which materials are best? This excerpt from Jessica Sowards’ “The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables” has the details.

You’ve heard of emotional support animals, but did you know that therapy chickens can add peace and comfort during times of depression or anxiety? They can!

These winsome birds, recent entries in the Shutterclucks contest in Chickens magazine, are sure to put a smile on your face (and some eggs in the nesting box).

In this excerpt from the James Beard-winning book The Whole Okra, chef and author Chris Smith tells us how he first fell in love with the Southern crop.

We asked for goat photos, and you delivered. Check out the winner of our I Love My Goat contest and scroll through the gallery of runners up!

It started with a joke request for “something Gothic,” but the handmade spooky coop this couple received delighted them and their community.

For Black Feather Farm (and The Pioneer Chicks blog) owner, Alexa Lehr, the all-black Svart Hona chicken breed is the star of the show.

Jersey cows are popular with homesteaders and hobby farmers for their smaller size, dairy production and high-protein, butterfat-rich milk.

Also known as Teddy Bear sheep with a smile, Babydoll Southdown sheep are an adorable, docile and versatile breed that fits in well on many farms.

Within the past century, Nubian goats have become one of the most popular breeds in the U.S. Learn where they come from and their distinctive traits.