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What I Do When Gardening Isn’t An Option

Beginning Farmers
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In a world full of unpacked moving boxes, my trowel and hoe have taken a back seat.

Q&A With Ivy Creek Family Farm

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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For these farmers, the business of farming is a continual learning process.

The Accidental Farmer

Beginning Farmers | Homesteading |
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The plans for the rest of our lives have spun completely out of control—and we’re OK with that.

For This Veteran-Turned-Urban Farmer, It All Started With A Lemon Tree

Beginning Farmers
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A discovery of fresh, backyard-grown fruits led Kelly Carlisle to take her newfound garden knowledge to the streets of Oakland.

Burning Question: Will Farming With Drones Become The New Normal?

Beginning Farmers
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With emerging drone technology, the sky's the limit when it comes to farming.

3 Sustainable Farming Majors & What To Expect From Them

Beginning Farmers
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Sustainable ag education has never been more accessible, thanks in part to college and university programs.

Eye Of The Beholder: How To Prevent Legal Entanglements On Your Farm

Beginning Farmers
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Don’t let neighbor misconceptions about your farm lead to legal action being taken against you.

The Book For Cutting The Fat & Farming Smartly

Beginning Farmers
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In The Lean Farm, one farmer recounts his journey of improving efficiency so he can run a more enjoyable and profitable farm business.

7 Tips For Siting Your New Barn

Beginning Farmers | Equipment |
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Once you’ve tackled your barn design plan, find the perfect place to start building.

Learning To Become Part Of A Rural Community

Beginning Farmers
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Finding social health in an isolated, rural setting can be a lonely venture for the new farmer, but the relationships can blossom in the most unexpected of places.

The Beginning Farmer’s Guide to Log Splitters

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Make cutting up logs for your fire or wood-burning stove easier with this guide to log splitters.

5 Ways To Keep Cool While Doing Farm Work

Beginning Farmers
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A little sweat never hurts—but there’s no need to suffer in summer’s sweltering heat.

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