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5 Unusual Livestock Breeds to Consider Raising

Animals | Breeds | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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If livestock breeds such as cattle, goats and sheep aren’t enough for your small farm, venture into some of these more unusual animals.

7 Methods to Control Weeds Naturally, Without Commercial Herbicides

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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If you prefer not to use weed-control methods that contain commercially produced herbicides, here are several natural methods and accompanying advice on fighting weeds.

Livestock Fencing: How to Plan and Invest for Your Farm

Animals | Equipment | Farm Management | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Many fencing systems exist, and selection depends on animals, grazing management plans, long-term goals and budget. Learn which is right for you.

6 Ways to Better Market & Sell Kohlrabi

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Many customers like to look at kohlrabi, an odd little alien-looking vegetable. Here's how to persuade them to take it home.

Too Many Canada Geese on Your Land? Try Smart Landscaping

Farm Management
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Without meaning to, we humans have created ideal environments for Canada geese in many urban, suburban and rural settings. Here's how to discourage them.

CSA Not Filling Up? Here Are 7 Things You Can Do

Farm Management
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Finding and keeping customers for your CSA can be challenging. Here are various ways to connect with people and evaluate your efforts.

Far Off the Grid: Embracing Tiny-House Homesteading on 10 Acres

Farm Management | Homesteading | News |
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Homesteading has a level of unpredictability, as well as challenges and rewards, that keep Teri Page, her husband and their two kids learning and growing.

4 Reasons to Breed Your Goats—and 1 Reason Not To

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Breeding goats has advantages in several market areas. We outline those and also provide one that should not be your prime motivation.

6 Reasons NOT to Sell at Certain Farmers Markets

Farm Management
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Every farmers market is different, and not every farm is right for every one. Learn what you can and consider these factors when deciding where to sell.

4 Things to Do Before You Start a Farm

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Investing time and money now, before you start a farm, can save a lot more time and money down the line. Here's what you need to learn and have ready before you start.

6 Crops Farmers Should Consider NOT Growing for Market

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Some crops can't fetch the price needed to make a profit, while other crops appear in abundance certain times of year so you should put your energy elsewhere.

How to Navigate a Livestock Auction

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Follow these guidelines on terminology, animals, preparation, bidding and other aspects of buying livestock at an auction or sale barn.

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