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Should You Buy Or Build A Farm Toolshed?

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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A toolshed is pretty much a requirement on any farm. The question is, should you build a toolshed yourself or purchase one? There are pros and cons to each option.

This Cool Custom Coop Keeps Things Comfy & Tidy

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Jennifer Kutchney wanted an efficient, healthy and attractive coop for her family's first flock of chickens—and this custom coop does all that and more!

How To Garden With Success Using An Index Guild

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Permaculture |
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An index guild of plants can help you observe details about plants as they grow, but how do these observations translate to growing success in the field? Let's take a look.

Elderberry Syrup: An Easy & Healthy Refrigerator Recipe

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Foraging | Homesteading | Recipes |
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'Tis the season for sniffles and other maladies, so give your immune system some support with this easy recipe for refrigerator elderberry syrup.

Your Day-Old Chicks Arrived! Now What Do You Do?

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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You’ve ordered the breeds you want, and the package of day-old chicks has arrived. Now, the real work begins. Here's what you need to do on day one.

Does Your Tractor Really Need A Front-End Loader?

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Most people think a farmer needs a front-end loader on the tractor, but the attachment may not be critical at all. Before buying, consider the following.

Breed Profile: Get To Know Jacob Sheep

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Breeds | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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A highly marketable old world breed, Jacob Sheep are known for their soft fleece, ease of lambing, meat quality and more. Learn more about this storied animal.

Lambing In The Winter: Watch Out For Hypothermia

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Winter lambing isn't for every shepherd, but for those that do, it's important to recognize the signs of hypothermia and understand treatment options.

National Garden Bureau 2022 Green Thumb Award Winners

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | News | Urban Farming |
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Seeking something new to grow? Plant nerd into all things horticultural? You need to check out these National Garden Bureau 2022 Green Thumb Award winners!

Grow Hardshell Gourds For Real Variety In The Garden

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Fun and functional, large or small—there's a gourd for just about everyone. We talked with an experienced grower of gourds for the scoop on the hardshell fruit.

5 Winter Poultry-Keeping Essentials For Chicken Chores

Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Poultry-keepers can't hide inside when the temperature drops, so here are five essentials to have on hand when caring for a chicken flock during winter.

How To Develop An Index Guild For Perennial Agriculture

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Permaculture | Uncategorized | Urban Farming |
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Recommendations are great, but you should test plants on your land for a variety of factors before committing to a crop. This is where an index guild can help.

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