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Bennie Family Farm Creates Community Safe Spaces

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Jessica Bennie from the British Columbia-based indigenous establishment Bennie Family Farm tells us about farming's therapeutic power.

Nectar Flow Changes & Seasonal Tasks For Honeybees

Animals | Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Changes in climate and nectar flow have complicated beekeeping, but seasonal checks and tasks can help keep honeybees healthy and productive.

Fermentation 101: Getting Started With Lacto-Fermentation

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Recipes |
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Curious to try fermentation but unsure how to start? Here's everything you need to know and have on hand to dive into the world of lacto-fermentation.

Ask These Questions Before Purchasing Farmland

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Choosing farmland is an obvious first choice for aspiring farmers, but it's important to ask questions and choose carefully when making such a significant purchase.

Eating Seasonal Meat: A History Of Homestead Meats

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Though modern conveniences allow year-round storage, meat was once a seasonal concern, reflected in many of our dining traditions of today.

Exploring The USDA Hardiness Zones For Gardening

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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What do the USDA hardiness zones define? And are they the be-all end-all for determining whether a given plant will grow in a particular region?

How To Water Pigs: Equipment Tips, Winter Care & More

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Providing pigs with water can be a challenge, but careful equipment selection and best practices can help–especially when winter temperatures drop below freezing.

Make A Spot Of Tall-Grass Prairie On Your Property

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Permaculture |
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Whether you have acres of farmland, a small homestead or an urban yard, it's a great idea to return some of the land to prairie. Here's how.

Keeping Things Homemade At This Montana Homestead

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Food | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Kelsey Vick of Homemade Montana Homestead tells us about her hobby farm roots, mastering daily DIY projects and utilizing elderberry syrup.

Tips For Getting Started With Strawberries

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Urban Farming |
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Homegrown strawberries are a special treat for many gardeners. From when and how to plant them to which types to try, here's how the pros grow strawberries.

Get Mixed Up With The Poultry In Your Farm Flock

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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You can totally keep a flock of mixed poultry in one coop. The keys are following a few simple rules and minding the size of your flock.

How To Treat Hypothermia In Newborn Lambs

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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What should you do if signs indicate one of your newborn lambs has hypothermia? It's important to act quickly; these steps can help you save a life.

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