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10 Items to Put on Your Farmers Market List

Farm Management
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If you're loading up after a strenuous day or week, you can easily overlook obvious things. Here's a starter list of what to bring to the farmers market.

5 Reasons to Use More Wood Chips on Your Farm

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Although some uses require a little research and caution, you can probably get wood chips for free and apply them in various ways on your farm.

4 Ways Nature Makes Us Happier

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Natural surroundings help us reduce stress, relax and feel invigorated. Nature makes us happier, and we can design our surroundings to help it do so.

4 Uncommon Goat Breeds Perfect for Hobby Farms

Animals | Breeds | Farm Management | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Some of these goat breeds have striking looks, some are great dairy breeds, some are quite small and others are docile so make good companions.

7 Easy Crops to Grow for Early Spring Markets

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Some require season extenders or even transplanting, but these crops will be welcome among customers eager for fresh produce in early spring.

How to Control Mosquitoes in Outdoor Areas

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Mosquito-proof yourself and your property this spring and summer. These tips will help you eliminate mosquitoes around your home and farm.

Take Advantage of the Spring Transition on Your Land

Farm Management
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The end of winter weather might seem like a dull, brown, muddy time of year, but it offers several opportunities for easy work on land and trees.

4 Ways Beekeepers Can Attract Customers at Market

Beekeeping | Farm Management |
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These easy techniques help you attract customers, spark conversations and share information about beekeeping at the farmers market.

6 Unexpected Money-Making Crops to Grow All Summer

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Some of these crops take extra effort to produce throughout the summer, but they're in demand and nearly always sell well.

Don’t Overlook These 5 Considerations When Buying Farmland

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Water? Good soil? A solid barn? Sure, those are obvious. Here are several elements you might not have considered that might end up being crucial.

Poultry Profiles: Get to Know the Leghorn Chicken Breed

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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No longer just a commercial egg producer, the Leghorn is experiencing a comeback as America's favorite backyard heritage bird. Here's all you need to know.

Living Off the Grid: A Guide to Long-Term Produce Storage

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Here are the basics about what fruits and vegetables are good for long-term storage, and how to best store them naturally.

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