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Keep A Garden Journal To Record Growth & Changes

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Permaculture |
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A garden journal can help you track what works (and what doesn't) in the garden. Recordkeeping can also help you adapt to climate change in the garden.

Compost Like A Pro With This Simple Technique

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You don't need an advanced-science degree or superhuman strength to compost effectively. These tips will get you composting in no time.

No Power? No Problem With Power Outage Preparedness

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A rural power outage can take a while to fix, so get (and stay) ready for electricity failure down the line with these tips for staying comfy when the farm goes dark.

Using GPS Collars On Your Livestock Guardian Dogs (Video)

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Large Animals | Video |
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Livestock guardian dogs are invaluable farm helpers, but if roaming becomes an issue you can try a GPS collar that trains and contains animals in a set area.

Scandinavian Root Cellars Are Unique & Effective

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Scandinavian root cellars have some features unique to the subregional geography and environment, and you can find cellars on nearly every homestead.

A Two-Wheel Tractor Is Perfect For Small Farms

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There are numerous benefits that a two-wheel tractor brings to small and hobby farms, so consider these advantages of compact machinery!

Two-Wheel Tractors Are Ideal Tools For Community Gardens

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Community gardens are popular growing destinations, and two-wheel tractors are ideal tools for building and maintaining these essential spaces.

The Future Of Farm Tech Was On Display At CES 2023

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Farm tech is growing at the Consumer Electronic Show, and this year exhibitors demonstrated robot dogs, crop-scouting drones and a robot that picks a peck of peppers.

Certified Naturally Grown Sets A New Standard

Animals | Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Large Animals | News |
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Certified Naturally Grown offers a grassroots option for responsible agricultural production and guidance, without the many hurdles of organic certification.

How To Get & Stay Ready For Winter On The Farm

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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It doesn’t matter if the almanac says it’ll be frosty, snowing, warmer than average or downright frozen. When winter arrives, you and your farm need to be ready.

Some Basic Pointers For Installing A Well On Your Farm

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A farm well can help you supply fresh drinking water to you home and livestock. Here are some basic starters for installing a well on your farm.

Book Review: “Practical No-Till Farming”

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Andrew Mefferd’s “Practical No-Till Farming” is a comprehensive introduction to no-till, from philosophy to application, designed to help growers get started.

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