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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.

Holstein Cows Rule At Fulper Family Farmstead

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Mikayla Fulper from the Fulper Family Farmstead tells us why Holstein cows and Sicilian cheese makers are keys to the New Jersey dairy's award-winning cheeses.

Create An Amphibian Habitat To Invite Frogs & Toads

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Adding amphibian habitat is simple, good for your garden—and good for these troubled creatures, too. Here's how you can build a shelter for frogs and toads.

This Off-Grid Kentucky Homestead Is An Amish Paradise

Farm Management
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In central Kentucky, a resourceful family lives and works on an off-grid homestead with the help of a greenhouse, extensive gardens and a working sawmill.

Advertising Your Farm Products Can Really Pay Off

Farm Management
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Digital advertising for your farm products can extend your reach and visibility, building your customer base and increasing sales.

Now Is The Time To Build An Edible Ecosystem

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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As we grapple with fears over food insecurity during uncertain times, there's never been a better time to convert green space into an edible ecosystem.

Meat Sales & Home Delivery In The Coronavirus Pandemic

Farm Management
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Concerned about selling during the pandemic? Every porch needs a small-farmer visit right now, and you can win hearts and minds with home meat delivery.

Rotational Grazing Is Key On Missouri’s BF Farm

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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The farmers at BF Farm in Huggins, Missouri, use rotational grazing for cattle, goats and pigs for a healthy pasture and hardy livestock.

Grow Transplants For Coronavirus Victory Gardens

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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People are starting coronavirus victory gardens in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support their efforts (and profit) by growing and selling transplants.

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