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4 Tips On Evaluating Your Growing Season & Preparing For The Next

Farm Management
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This is the time of year to collect and evaluate your data as well as organize and list the fall and winter projects you want completed by spring.

Box Turtles In Your Garden Can Teach You To Slow Down

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Box turtles are fascinating omnivorous creatures. Here's how to create and enhance habitat if you find one living in your garden.

Enjoy Farm Life: Take Time To Watch The Piglets Play

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Sure, a farm always has more than enough problems you can fix, but take opportunities to enjoy when things go right. It could pay off in unexpected ways.

Ag Bites: 8 Methods To Conserve Garden Water

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Choosing proper plants, saving rainwater, adding mulch and matching soil to what you grow are among ways to conserve water in your garden.

“The Lean Farm” Applies Tested Manufacturing Principles to Agriculture

Farm Management
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Ben Hartman's second book takes a detailed look at reducing waste and increasing efficiency in the business of growing vegetables.

4 Tips To Control Coniferous Trees On Your Property

Farm Management
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Coniferous trees such as pines and spruce can grow rapidly on your farm, but these four tips can help you keep them under control.

6 Reasons Why Market Farmers Should Grow Radishes

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Are you looking for another good crop to display on your market table? Look no further than radishes. Here are six reasons why they're good for business.

Goodbye, Toxic Taxus: Yew Plants Are Killing Wildlife

Farm Management
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The yew, popular in residential landscaping, is used to discourage wild animals from grazing, but in the U.S. it has killed elk, moose and bears.

What Historical Farm Relics Lurk In A Pile Of Rocks?

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A large pile of rocks, disappearing into the ground under years of accumulated leaves and grass, offers an intriguing mystery about what else is "hiding."

7 Key Points In The Sheep Care Guide Updated For 2017

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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The Sheep Care Guide, produced by the American Sheep Industry Association, covers feed safety, transportation, regulatory data and emergency planning.

From Flock To Farm: A Chicken-Keeper’s Guide To Adding Livestock

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Getting a few chickens can lead to a full flock, which can then lead to a diverse farm with many types of animals. Here are the basics on adding livestock.

6 Ways Farmers Can Market Potatoes

Farm Management
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Potatoes aren't known for being very profitable, but with the right approach you can take advantage of the many varieties and possibilities.

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