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Use An IBC Instead Of Barrels To Store Rain Water

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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An Intermediate Bulk Container, commonly known as an IBC, can be a functional alternative to standard rain barrels for water storage.

Black Walnuts Can Be A Profitable Forage Crop

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Black walnuts are plentiful across much of the U.S. (to the chagrin of many gardeners), but these five products can make the tree desirable and profitable.

Build a Better Bouquet With A Cut Flower Garden

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Uncategorized |
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Your cut-flower business can bloom with a long-term garden plan, the right tools and processes, and a willingness to experiment.

Guild Enterprise Production Is About Doing More With Less

Farm Management
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Guild Enterprise Production might sound complicated but is actually the opposite—it's about simplifying things to get more from your land.

At Flowertown Charm Goat Yoga & Homesteading Spread Joy

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Jenna Lee Panehal-Pelayo from the South Carolina mini-farm explains how goat yoga sessions with Nigerian Dwarf goats bring smiles to the faces of guests.

Emergency Preparedness Is Vital To Off-Grid Living

Equipment | Farm Management | Homesteading | Uncategorized |
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In a disaster, especially living off-grid, emergency preparedness is the key to staying safe. The following equipment can help during the unexpected.

Pointers For Keeping Your Farm Safe From Fire

Animals | Equipment | Farm Management |
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When it's hot and dry, fire on the farm is a real concern. Brush up on fire prevention to keep flames away, both in the barn and outside.

Keep Your Chickens (And You) Free Of Salmonella

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry |
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When raising chickens, it's always important to stay aware of salmonella risks. Here are some tips to help your backyard flock stay clear of an outbreak.

A Farm Plan Is Important, Especially For Small Farms

Farm Management
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Think you don't need a farm plan for a small or urban farm? Think again—in many ways, sitting down to plan out a small space is the most important work you can do.

Sheep Can Help You Control Weeds On The Farm

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Many people think goats are tops for controlling weeds, but sheep, with a diverse diet that extends far beyond just grass, are terrific weed eaters.

What’s The Deal With Those Unsolicited Seed Packages?

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | News |
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Increasing numbers of Americans are receiving mislabeled, international mailers containing seed packages they didn't order. Here's what to know and how to respond if you receive one.

At Mazzeltov Farms, Nigerian Dwarf Goats Bond With Chickens

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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We speak to Mazzeltov Farms founder Bethany Riner about how she's created a sustainable environment at the California-based venture.

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