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The Combstead Urban Farm Embraces Life With Chickens

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farm |
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Mel Combs from the Idaho-based Combstead tells us all about the therapeutic benefits of being surrounded by poultry and working with family.

The Black Australorp Is A Chicken-Keeper’s Favorite

Animals | Breeds | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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The Black Australorp chicken breed has a storied past, and its present popularity for numerous features promises a bright future.

The Rainbow Eggs Of South Wildwood Urban Homestead

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Farm founder Stephanie Webb reveals all about how egg color genetics work, as well as why she loves getting rainbow eggs, at her Dallas-based venture.

Boston Microgreens Gets Creative With Tiny Greens

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Uncategorized | Urban Farm | Urban Farming |
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Boston Microgreens founder and co-owner Oliver Homberg tells us how experimenting with microgreens at home led to a business supplying local chefs.

Get Into The Micro-Farming Movement

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Urban Farm |
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Amy Stoss quit a teaching job to pursue some "dirt therapy." We spoke to her about bringing micro-farming and permaculture principles to the suburbs.

Meet the Adorable Quail Running Around Alchemist Farm

Animals | Urban Farm | Urban Farming |
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We check in with Franchesca Duval from the humane Northern California farm and find out why quail can be a perfect addition to your homestead.

How Do You Grow Microgreens? We Ask An Advocate

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farm | Urban Farming |
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The couple behind an operation called On The Grow produces 40 types of microgreens from a 20-foot trailer. They talk about varieties, taste and tips.

Get to Know the Droughtmaster Cattle Breed

Animals | Breeds | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Developed by breeders in 1930s Australia, Droughtmaster cattle thrive in extreme conditions to produce high-quality beef.

Historic Henhouse: What Were the Best Chicken Breeds a Century Ago?

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Breeds | Farm Management | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Before hybrid broilers and superlayers, authors of poultry books in the early 1900s recommended some chicken breeds that are still prevalent today.

4 Uncommon Goat Breeds Perfect for Hobby Farms

Animals | Breeds | Farm Management | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Some of these goat breeds have striking looks, some are great dairy breeds, some are quite small and others are docile so make good companions.

Poultry Profile: Get to Know the Wyandotte Chicken Breed

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The Wyandotte is a hardy dual-purpose bird with loose, fluffy feathering that lends to its round shape.

Poultry Profiles: Get to Know the Plymouth Rock Chicken Breed

Animals | Breeds | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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The Plymouth Rock is a versatile heritage-poultry breed, ideal for eggs, meat, temperament, mothering and appearance. Here's all you need to know.

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