Every new blacksmith needs a set of tongs, and making them yourself is the perfect introduction to the craft.
Animals have more to add to your farm than meat, milk, eggs and fiber. Here’s how you can turn their manure into a valuable fertilizer for your soil.
Whatever your food passion, if the vision of running your own food-based business sets your mind happily churning, here are some nuggets of advice from Anna Landmark’s recent start-up venture.
A daily grazing rotation could make or break your livestock pastures. Watch on for sustainability tips.
You can’t prevent a natural disaster, but you can take steps to protect your garden and even rehab it once damage is done.
Boost the nutritional content of your grazing-pasture plants to boost cattle health and get better quality dairy and beef products in return.
A USDA study shows that calves weaned early in drought-like conditions are more healthy for the start of winter.
Working the land might be your main passion, but by keeping accurate records of your planting and husbandry activities, you can keep tabs on the farm and plan for the future.
Succeed and profit in your farm venture by keeping up with accurate and detailed financial records.
Only about 2 to 3 percent of the Earth’s water is fresh, and of that percentage, a scant 0.3 percent is available for use. With every living thing on the planet utterly dependent on it, fresh water will become more and more valuable over the coming years.
During National Farmers Market Week (Aug. 4 to 10) show your support and increase awareness to your local market with these tips.
Small-scale farmers can use cover crops can benefit your land. Here are six reasons you should plant them this year.
