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Management Intensive Grazing

Animals | Farm Management | Video |
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A daily grazing rotation could make or break your livestock pastures. Watch on for sustainability tips.

5 Natural Disasters and How to Rescue Your Garden

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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You can’t prevent a natural disaster, but you can take steps to protect your garden and even rehab it once damage is done.

5 Steps To Healthier Cattle Pastures

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Boost the nutritional content of your grazing-pasture plants to boost cattle health and get better quality dairy and beef products in return.

Got Drought? Wean Calves Early

Farm Management | News |
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A USDA study shows that calves weaned early in drought-like conditions are more healthy for the start of winter.

Why Keep Crop and Livestock Records?

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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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.

Keep Farm Records for Tax Time

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Succeed and profit in your farm venture by keeping up with accurate and detailed financial records.

Save H20: Water Your Garden Using a Rain Barrel

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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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.

11 Ways to Show Your Farmers’ Market Some Love

Farm Management
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During National Farmers Market Week (Aug. 4 to 10) show your support and increase awareness to your local market with these tips.

Let’s Talk Cover Crops

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Video |
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Small-scale farmers can use cover crops can benefit your land. Here are six reasons you should plant them this year.

Rent Your Land with Sustainability in Mind

Farm Management
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With a clear, written agreement between landowner and tenant, it’s possible to rent your land and keep your eco-friendly values in order.

6 Ways to Diversify Your CSA Income

Farm Management
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Move beyond vegetable produce and supply your biggest farm supporters with other value-added goodies.

Carcass Disposal Option: Composting

Animals | Farm Management |
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Composting livestock carcasses is a way to dispose of livestock while reducing contamination and saving you money.

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