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Breed Profile: Get To Know Jacob Sheep

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Breeds | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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A highly marketable old world breed, Jacob Sheep are known for their soft fleece, ease of lambing, meat quality and more. Learn more about this storied animal.

Don’t Forget The Dehydrator For Food & Garden Preservation

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading |
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There are plenty of options when it comes to food preservation, but don't overlook the simple dehydrator when putting up food for later!

5 Winter Poultry-Keeping Essentials For Chicken Chores

Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Poultry-keepers can't hide inside when the temperature drops, so here are five essentials to have on hand when caring for a chicken flock during winter.

Plan Now To Clean Up Fallen Trees From Winter Storms

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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A winter storm caused two dozen fallen trees on my northern Wisconsin farm. But careful planning will help me clean up the mess efficiently in the spring.

How To Develop An Index Guild For Perennial Agriculture

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Permaculture | Uncategorized | Urban Farming |
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Recommendations are great, but you should test plants on your land for a variety of factors before committing to a crop. This is where an index guild can help.

Handmade On The Homestead Is Forging A Symbiotic Relationship With The Land

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Natalie Green from Virginia-based Handmade On The Homestead tells us how to maximize small growing spaces and get the most from your produce.

Hobby Farm For Success With These Tips From Growers

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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When you run a hobby farm, you need to meet operational funds and sustain your energy and passion. Hear what these seasoned growers advise for farm success.

Palo Blanco Farm & Ranch Combines Heritage With Regenerative Farming

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Permaculture |
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Owner Marcella Juárez from Texas-based Palo Blanco Farm And Ranch tells us about utilizing solar power, hydroponic greenhouses and hügelkultur raised beds.

Which Homestead Planner Is Right For Your Farming Year?

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Start your farming year right by picking up a homestead planner for 2022. We looked at three titles to provide some guidance for choosing one that might work best for you.

From The Herb Garden: The Many Benefits Of Birch

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Foraging | Homesteading |
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A tree that garnered ancient appreciation, birch offers a wealth of benefits for the modern grower or forager, from syrup to tea and more!

Pondering The Challenge Of Watering An Expanded Garden

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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An expanded garden requires more watering, but getting water to the garden can be tricky if a convenient water source isn't located close by.

How To Plan A Fun, Efficient Community Butchering Party

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Many hands make light work, and a community butchering party is a great idea at hog harvest time. Here are some tips to make sure it's a fun, efficient event!

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