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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.

Gone Fishin’: Plan A Summer Vacation That Your Farm Can Survive

Farm Management
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If you plan ahead, you’ll discover that your summer vacation fantasies away from your farm and all its ongoing concerns are within reach.

7 Creative Ways to Use Milk From Your Goats

Animals | Farm Management | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Goat milk has nutritional advantages over cow's milk, and you can use it for many delicious and pragmatic ends. Here are several to consider.

“Farming for the Long Haul” Calls on Farmers to Meet the Coming Planetary Challenges

Farm Management | News |
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In his new book, Michael Foley gives examples of farms implementing solutions others can follow and also shows the link between sustainability and enduring civilizations.

Cutting-Edge Crops: Grow Apples for Hard Cider

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Apples used to make hard cider are quite different than sweet varieties made for eating. Here's what you need to know about apples for the hard cider market.

4 Keys to Marketing Your Farm & Products Online

Farm Management
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Many free or inexpensive options exist these days to help farmers spread the word of their products to potential customers. Here are some basic farm marketing tips.

10 Steps to Implement Permaculture on Your Farm

Farm Management
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Start where you are and work slowly toward your permaculture goal. These steps will help guide you to start growing plants in synthesis with your environment.

Learn the Fundamentals of Animals & Fiber

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals | Poultry |
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Many animals produce fiber, including sheep, goats, alpaca, rabbits, bison and musk ox. Here's a guide to the types and qualities that come from various sources.

Observe Aquatic Creatures to Assess Water Quality

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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The presence of certain insects as well as leeches in wetlands, creeks, ponds and streams helps reveal whether the water is polluted or clean. Here's what to look for.

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