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Should I Be a Farm Apprentice?

Beginning Farmers
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Before you quit your city job and head to the farm for a year or more of training, know what to expect so you can decide if the experience will be beneficial to you.

Why the Grocery Store Lady Thinks I’m an Alcoholic

Beginning Farmers
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No, my shopping cart wasn’t full of beer to drink away the sorrows of my withering artichoke plants. It was to wage war on one tiny, devastating insect.

Hazing: For College Students and Coyotes

Beginning Farmers
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If you have a coyote problem and aren’t quite ready to get out the shotgun, let me introduce you to the world of "Coyote Hazing.”

8 Terms You Need to Know to Talk GMOs

Beginning Farmers
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Before you jump into a debate over genetic modification, get your jargon straight so you can make an effective argument.

I’ve Got Worms In My Bedroom!

Beginning Farmers
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Who needs to dole out $40 for a pound of red wigglers when the worms in the horse manure do just fine?

A Resolution to Keep On Gardening—Only Better This Time

Beginning Farmers
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There’s always a lesson worth learning on the farm, but sometimes they come in overwhelming numbers.

The Book That Answers Your Burning Rabbit Questions

Beginning Farmers
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When it comes to answering farmers' hard and fast questions on rabbit husbandry, Google doesn't stand a chance over this book.

9 Responsible Uses for Your Meat By-Products

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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To live more sustainably, let no part of your butchered meat go to waste. Implement tips to feed your farm and build soil fertility.

5 Tips to Renovate Your Barn and Keep Its Historic Charm

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm Management |
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In a nod to your farm’s history, maintain the rustic appeal an old barn offers while updating it the right way with modern conveniences.

10 Great Gifts Fit for a Farmer

Beginning Farmers
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The holidays can be both fun and practical by treating your favorite farmer to gifts that will make next year’s growing season a success.

The Best Eco-Friendly Barn Insulation

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm Management |
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These green insulation materials offer an alternative to fiberglass and foams made with petroleum products.

Build a GAP-Approved Barrel Sink

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm Management |
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Assure your freshly harvested vegetables are pathogen-free by building this food-grade sink as part of a complete wash station.

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