Stress takes a high toll on farmers at all levels. We tend to our crops, animals, family and land. But we need to care for our own mental health as well.
You can't send your goats to an office job, but you can put them to work to generate income for your farm. Here are several ways.
Use a combination of long- and short-term strategies to make sure the crops in your fall garden take hold as they should.
The beaver is a clever architect whose ponds are important filters of surface water. Here are facts about the beaver and things you can do coexist with the species.
Fresh, plentiful and attractively displayed: These concepts help draw customers and get them engaged with your business.
Grasshoppers are vital players in ecosystems when all elements are in balance—and they can even be a food source for some humans.
Avoid the bites of ticks (and their nasty co-infections) by using one of these repellents free of synthetic chemicals.
The nutria is a beaver-like rodent that has caused wetlands destruction after it was exported and farmed—and then turned loose in the wild.
Planning different pastures with different grasses for cool and warm weather can keep animals grazing nutritious green grass longer.
Making adjustments in pricing, timing and how much you bring to market can make a big difference in how much you earn.
These food trends transcend traditional farmers markets and CSAs. Consider things such as wild foods, new selling locations, hops and agritourism.
These DIY methods can keep all unwanted bugs away from your living areas without harsh chemicals or be a supplement to professional pest control services.
