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3 Permaculture Crops To Grow In A First-Year Garden

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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If you want to start a permaculture garden without using chemicals or tilling, look to these three crops to start things off in your first-year garden.

Water Dowsing Works (Even If We Don’t Know Why)

Equipment | Farm Management |
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Dowsing is a centuries-old practice of finding water that—even without the support of much scientific evidence—flourishes even today.

Ducks & Geese Are Great Permaculture Livestock

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Livestock can be as beneficial to permaculture farming as horticultural techniques. And ducks and geese bring a wealth of benefits.

4 Livestock Considerations When Drought Hits Your Area

Animals | Farm Management |
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It's never fun dealing with dry weather, but there are some special concerns livestock farmers should keep in mind when moisture becomes scarce.

Mosquito Control Tips For Your Home Or Farm

Animals | Farm Management |
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More than just pests, mosquitoes can transmit illness to you and your animals. Here are some mosquito control tips to reduce the pests on your farm.

Marketing Farm Products During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Farm Management
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced many businesses to pivot, but if your farm is able to adapt, your products can succeed in the changing times.

9 Tips For An Efficient, Bountiful Fall Crop Harvest

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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When the weather cools and frost is right around the corner, it's time to harvest your garden for winter storage. Here are nine tips for a successful crop harvest.

Meet The Folks Behind The Beloved Cabin, A Sustainable Tiny House

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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John and Fin Kernohan tell us about living in an off-grid, 304-square-foot tiny house (with a greenhouse bathhouse!) on their Georgia-based property.

Smartphone Apps For Plants, Bees, Chickens & More

Beekeeping | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Whether you're a homesteader, small farmer, chicken-keeper or backyard gardener, these smartphone apps can make life a little easier.

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.

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