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Rodale Institute 9-Month Farmer Training Internships Are Now Available!

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The Rodale Institute is currently accepting applications for its comprehensive regenerative farming program with an eye toward equipping new organic farmers.

Collect Rainwater To Fill Your Farm Pond (Video)

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After a dry summer, my pond is pretty low, so I'm installing drainage to collect and divert rainwater. Here's my plan and what I calculate I'll gain.

Livestock Guardian Dogs: Live & Let Live Sheep Protection

Animals | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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The gold standard for non-lethal livestock protection, livestock guardian dogs can be invaluable partners in raising sheep and other vulnerable animals.

Tiny Time Savings Can Add Up Around The Farm

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Working efficiently saves time you can spend on other farm projects. Did you know saving 100 seconds per day gains you more than 10 hours per year?

6 Fall Tasks To Ready Your Small Farm For Winter

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Fall is a lovely season on the farm, but it's also a time to get things ready in advance for winter. Here are six tasks to complete before cold sets in.

Watching For Wildlife On the Farm, Part 2: Birds!

Animals | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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Birds will find their way into your farm outbuildings, and your best best is to discourage most of them from nesting. Here are a few things you can do.

Grow An Overwintered Garden With These Crops

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Spring and summer don’t have to be the only seasons for your garden. Overwinter these crops and enjoy home harvests well into the cold months.

Watching For Wildlife On the Farm (Part 1)

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With having a hobby farm comes occasional encounters with wildlife. Here's what to expect and how to get along with other critters humanely and responsibly.

Plan Your Farm Layout For Maximum Efficiency

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Farm layout decisions affect future operational efficiency, so plan carefully when placing buildings, establishing gardens and constructing roadways.

Farm Storehouse: 7 Products For Better Farming

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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These farm storehouse products—from a tiller cultivator to beef book to soil mixes and more—are designed to make your farm life work better!

Record-Keeping Is Essential For Farm Operations

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Good record-keeping can make a huge difference when operating a small farm, so check out these six tips for keeping great growing records this year.

Well-Managed Livestock Manure Is A Farmer’s Best Friend

Animals | Chickens 101 | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Large Animals | Permaculture | Poultry |
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Dealing with animal excrement doesn’t have to stink! Put that livestock manure to work on the farm with management practices that yield nutrient-rich fertilizer.

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