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Fermentation 101: Getting Started With Lacto-Fermentation

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Recipes |
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Curious to try fermentation but unsure how to start? Here's everything you need to know and have on hand to dive into the world of lacto-fermentation.

Ask These Questions Before Purchasing Farmland

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Choosing farmland is an obvious first choice for aspiring farmers, but it's important to ask questions and choose carefully when making such a significant purchase.

Eating Seasonal Meat: A History Of Homestead Meats

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Though modern conveniences allow year-round storage, meat was once a seasonal concern, reflected in many of our dining traditions of today.

Restoring A Salvaged Farmhouse Sink (Video)

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Projects | Urban Farming | Video |
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If you have an opportunity to salvage an old farmhouse sink, you can follow these four simple steps to spruce it up and keep it from a landfill.

Suzanne Nelson Karreman On Raising Dairy Cows With Reverence

Animals | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Suzanne Nelson Karreman of Reverence Farms speaks with us about her Jersey cow dairy operation, grazing multiple species and making her way as a woman farmer.

Heritage Breed Chicks Bring Life To The Heritage Nest!

Animals | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Lena Martens from Ontario-based The Heritage Nest showcases her heritage poultry stars, including Speckled Sussex, Swedish Flower and Silverudd Isbar!

Pretty Up Your Plate With A Mix Of Edible Flowers

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Young buds and full blooms can add floral notes to salads, desserts and refreshing teas. Here are some edible flowers to add to your plate this year.

Herbs & Activities For Winter Wellness On The Homestead

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Recipes |
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It's important to maintain wellness on the homestead year-round and especially during winter, so use these herbs and activities to stay in tip-top shape!

How To Water Pigs: Equipment Tips, Winter Care & More

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Providing pigs with water can be a challenge, but careful equipment selection and best practices can help–especially when winter temperatures drop below freezing.

Keeping Things Homemade At This Montana Homestead

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Food | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Kelsey Vick of Homemade Montana Homestead tells us about her hobby farm roots, mastering daily DIY projects and utilizing elderberry syrup.

Growing In The City—Allotment, Container Garden Or Community Project? (Book Excerpt)

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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In this excerpt from "The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening," author Mark Ridsdill Smith explores three methods of growing food in an urban setting.

Recipe: Make Savory Homemade Crackers From Scratch

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This recipe for homemade crackers makes crunchy, cheesy snacks that go great with soups and salads. (It's pretty easy to make, too!)

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