The day after loads of Christmas feasting is dedicated to pruning back fruit trees. (It’s important to burn off those calories, after all.)
Inspired by The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Lisa and Christian Seger have turned their land into a thriving goat dairy farm.
My yearly Christmas letter to Santa includes lots of tools, garden labor and, yes, chicken diapers.
For young beginning farmers, leasing farmland offers the immediacy and flexibility you desire.
Learn about the crowdsourcing and artisan loans that could be funding your next farm or food business.
Ever wonder why your tomatoes die but your kale thrives at the onset of cold weather? There’s a scientific explanation!
If you want to be a farmer, you’ve got to put in the time to learn your craft—only then will you find true success.
When allowed to adapt naturally to the changing winter temperatures, chickens do just fine on their own.
Many beekeepers believe hives can develop personalities, and mine are about as mellow as they get.
The worms are reproducing, I’ve got tons of worm castings, and the Fortress Garden is happy. It’s a good day to be a farmer.
If you’re looking for a pest control that’s safe for people and the environment, your answer might not be pesticides—even if they’re naturally derived.
Winter’s not bad in my neck of the woods, but there are still a few things I need to do to get my garden ready for cooler temps.
