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Meet The City Slicker Turned Farmer At Lane Creek Reserve

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Large Animals | Uncategorized |
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Joel Francois talks to us about living with goats, moving cows and growing hemp at Lane Creek Reserve in the Pacific Northwest.

Green Birdflower Is A Different Kind of ‘Hummingbird Plant’

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Have fun but keep novelty plants like green birdflower in check when adding them to your landscape.

Build Healthy Soil Naturally With Probiotic Farming

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Also sometimes called biointensive agriculture, probiotic farming feeds the land in natural ways for healthy soil and improved crops.

Invite Wild Birds With A Hand-Built Bluebird Nest Box

Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Build a simple bluebird nest box for your backyard. Creating and monitoring extra habitat can help bolster bluebird numbers.

Row Cover Increases Garden Efficiency And Production

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Row cover can make gardening easier and more productive in numerous ways, including protection and improving the growing environment.

A Clothesline Can Reduce Energy Use & Save You Money

Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Save money, energy, and wear and tear on your clothes without sacrificing your home’s visual appeal with an attractive line-drying device.

Tips For Keeping Uninvited Pests Out Of The Barn

Animals | Farm Management |
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Worried about unwanted critters at your farm? Here are some tips to discourage wildlife pests from setting up shop in the barn.

First Look, Then Plan When You Repair An Old Pond

Farm Management
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Restoring an old pond is a multi-step project, as one farmer details through his ongoing quest to locate and repair a leaky bank.

Audra Owen Proves You’re Never Too Young To Be A Hobby Farmer

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading | Large Animals | Poultry |
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A teenage visionary created a flourishing farm in Oklahoma. The young hobby farmer feeds her family and, by donating the profits, helps others, too.

How & Why To Clean Wild Bird Feeders & Baths

Farm Management
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Failure to clean and sanitize birdbaths, hummingbird feeders and more can put a real dent in local and migratory bird populations.

How & Why To Use Rotational Grazing For Chicken Runs

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry |
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Chicken runs are great for protecting birds from predators, and rotational grazing can ensure healthy, nutritious pasture for your flock to enjoy.

What Chefs And Grocers Wish Their Small Farmers Knew

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management | News | Urban Farming |
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Whether you already wholesale your farm products or you want to start, try these tips small farmers can leverage for a bigger bottom line.

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