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Gardeners Take Note—Fewer Hard Freezes Affects Plants & Insects

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Changes to normal winter weather affect the way we garden, from protecting vulnerable plants to adjusting common crops to planting with pests and pathogens in mind.

Plan Now To Clean Up Fallen Trees From Winter Storms

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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A winter storm caused two dozen fallen trees on my northern Wisconsin farm. But careful planning will help me clean up the mess efficiently in the spring.

Farm Storehouse: 8 Products To Help Your Farm This Winter

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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These farm storehouse products—from an ice melter to a roof rake to a multimeter and more—are designed to make your farm life work better!

Hobby Farm For Success With These Tips From Growers

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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When you run a hobby farm, you need to meet operational funds and sustain your energy and passion. Hear what these seasoned growers advise for farm success.

Determine Your Land’s Fall With A Laser Level (Video)

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Video |
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Fields that look level can sometimes have a significant fall, so use a laser level to determine your best path when managing how water drains on your land.

Which Homestead Planner Is Right For Your Farming Year?

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Start your farming year right by picking up a homestead planner for 2022. We looked at three titles to provide some guidance for choosing one that might work best for you.

How To Prune & Rejuvenate Fruit Trees In An Old Orchard

Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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Restore your old orchard to its former glory with a few nips, clips and some maintenance. In time, you'll enjoy a bounty from your healthy fruit trees.

Jim Schultz’s Red Shirt Farm Is A True Success Story

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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Jim Schultz started Red Shirt Farm in Western Massachusetts after retiring from a career in teaching. Today, it's an inspiring example of farming success.

Improve Winter On The Farm With These 16 Tips & Tricks

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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Farm life doesn't stop during the winter, so follow these tips and tricks to improve your homestead during the cold, wet, windy season.

5 New Year’s Farming Resolutions For 2022

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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I’m excited to see what 2022 has in store. To that end, I’m making a list of resolutions for farming projects I intend to tackle during the next 12 months.

These Farm Tasks Keep You Busy During Cold Winter Months

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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There are plenty of farm tasks to perform in winter, from clearing invasive plants like Asian bush honeysuckle to frost seeding pastures and more!

Manage Community Gardens Better With Permabeds

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Permaculture |
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Raised Permabeds help growers better manage their community gardens, from irrigating beds and performing seasonal tasks to rotating crops each year.

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