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Give a Garden Path a Makeover With Wood Chip Mulch

Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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We evaluated the people, plants and space affected by the path, and using wood chips we created a little sanctuary.

5 Ways to Establish a No-Till Garden

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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If you've tried a no-till garden before without success, perhaps you didn't try the right method. Here are several options for achieving a no-till garden.

A Guide to Deciphering a Butcher’s Pork Cut Card

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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For the uninitiated, a blank processing cut card can be a daunting ordeal, but don't get stressed—it all breaks down to meat.

The Real Costs of Starting a Small Organic Vegetable Farm

Farm Management
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Some articles and videos promise that you can start a farm for very little cost, but it all depends on context—what you want, what you already have and what you need. Here are 10 basic aspects to consider and price.

Capitalize on Spring Market Customers by Selling Starts

Farm Management
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If you begin with seeds, you can sell starts to eager gardeners, the same people who'll buy your produce later in the season.

Should I Keep Old Hens Around? When & How to Cull

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry |
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For hens, greatest egg production happens early and quickly. Farmers looking at the bottom line must eventually decide whether to keep nonproducing chickens that eat market profits.

5 Ways to Market Spinach

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Spinach is easy to grow during most seasons and easy for customers to use, but you can get more out of this crop with these marketing methods.

Gardening Off the Grid: Mastering Water & Solar Systems

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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These guidelines on water catchment, irrigation, pumping, greenhouses and solar-powered fences can benefit gardening projects anywhere.

How to Price and Market Arugula

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Arugula can be a dependable seller at farmers markets, but other good outlets exist. Here are tips on pricing and marketing.

Consider Artificial Insemination for Your Livestock

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Ever wonder whether artificial insemination is right for your farm? Learn more about advances in this reproductive technology.

5 Factors to Consider When Growing Summer Lettuce for Markets

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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If you live in a hot climate, summer lettuce might seem impossible to grow. But a combination of efforts in germination, irrigation and harvesting can make it worth your while.

Learn Your State’s Right to Farm Law: You Might Need It

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm Management | News | Poultry |
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Some urban and suburban people who move to the country file complaints against existing farming operations. If one comes your way, your state's law might protect you.

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