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Farm Business: Blue Heron Farm

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Large Animals |
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Inspired by The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Lisa and Christian Seger have turned their land into a thriving goat dairy farm.

A Farmer’s Letter To Santa

Beginning Farmers
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My yearly Christmas letter to Santa includes lots of tools, garden labor and, yes, chicken diapers.

Land Wanted: Is Leasing The Right Option For You?

Beginning Farmers
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For young beginning farmers, leasing farmland offers the immediacy and flexibility you desire.

Fundraising Options For Your Farm

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Learn about the crowdsourcing and artisan loans that could be funding your next farm or food business.

The Secret Behind Cold-Hardy Plants

Beginning Farmers
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Ever wonder why your tomatoes die but your kale thrives at the onset of cold weather? There’s a scientific explanation!

Burning Question: Have We Forgotten The Art Of Learning?

Beginning Farmers
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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.

The Danger In Heating The Chicken Coop

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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When allowed to adapt naturally to the changing winter temperatures, chickens do just fine on their own.

The Hive Mind, Or How I Bonded With Bees

Beginning Farmers
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Many beekeepers believe hives can develop personalities, and mine are about as mellow as they get.

Feeling Worm And Fuzzy All Over

Beginning Farmers
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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.

Burning Question: Have We Been Too Quick to Accept Biopesticides?

Beginning Farmers
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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.

3 Steps To Winterizing The Fortress Garden

Beginning Farmers
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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.

It’s Harvest Time—Get Your Freezer Ready

Beginning Farmers
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My garden is producing the last fruits of the season, so now’s the time to head to the kitchen and prep the harvest.

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