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American Goldfinches

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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When the perennial borders do well, so do the American goldfinches. This year is no exception.

Make Money with Strawberries

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Minimize labor costs and maximize your strawberry patch's place on the farm by starting a strawberry U-pick operation.

Drought Management of Livestock

Animals | Farm Management |
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Use these four tips for proper drought management to keep your grazing animals healthy during this summer's dry weather.

Honey Bees and Drought

Beekeeping | Farm Management |
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While honey harvests will continue in existing hives this year despite drought, new hives and next year’s harvest could be at risk.

7 Ways to Avoid a Barn Fire

Farm Management
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Barn fires are the most common emergency disaster farmers encounter. Reduce the risk of devastation on your farm.

7 Must-have Items for Your Farm Disaster Kit

Farm Management
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When assembling your farm disaster kit, don’t forget to include these important items.

8 Steps to Planning for Disaster

Farm Management
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A farm disaster can happen without notice, so it’s a good idea to have a plan in place. Use these tips for forming your farm disaster plan.

5 Steps To Writing A Farm Grant

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Write a successful grant proposal to fund your farming endeavors with these easy-to-follow tips.

5 Ways to Affect Farm Policy

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Not satisfied with the status quo of agricultural policy? Use these tips to effectively communicate your small-scale-farming ideas to government officials.

How To Store Hay To Make It Last

Farm Management
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Make your hay harvest last with these tips for efficient hay storage.

How To Make A Scarecrow From Farm Materials

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Homemade scarecrows can do more than serve as harvest-time décor. Use these step-by-step instructions for a scarecrow that has both form and function.

Multiflora Rose: Invasive Weed (and Yummy Treat)

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Do you have multiflora rose on your farm? We do. It grows down in the hollow near our pond. Sometimes Mom takes Uzzi and me down to to the hollow to browse, and we love nibbling multiflora rose petals.

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