Pigs can be good investments for small farms, but the best type for your operation depends on factors such as space and what cuts of meat you most want.
YouTube is a great source to learn small-scale farming techniques from experienced growers. Here are four channels with especially high-quality farm videos.
DIY recycling can be easier—and more creatively fulfilling—than you might think. Here's how to make junk mail and similar items into paper.
Having a variety of produce ready to harvest weekly for your community-supported agriculture operation can be difficult. Here's how to create a crop plan.
You might not wash your farm-fresh eggs right away, or you might buy them unwashed from a farmer. Here's how to safely prepare them for use.
Wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are stinging insects that can build nests near your home. Here's how to prevent them and deal with them if they appear.
It’s good to have a contingency plan for excess produce because even the most meticulous garden planner can end up with too much.
A cash flow budget shows you when your farm will and won’t have extra cash over the course of the season, allowing you to plan accordingly.
Five women farmers over 50 share insight about their experiences in life and agriculture. In this first segment, the topic is love.
"Having a cow" is not as far-fetched as it might seem. More homesteaders are opting for a milk cow, which can offer a lot more than fresh milk.
Saving seeds from these plants is easy. Doing so adapts the crops to your climate, growing methods and preferences.
The cost and design of high tunnels varies widely. Selecting the right high tunnel for your farm can help you avoid overpaying for features you don’t need.
