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Video: How To Season A Cast Iron Pan

Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading |
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Cast iron is considered a superior cooking material by many, but there are a few steps you need to take to care for the metal. First up—you need to season that cast iron pan.

“The No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm” Is A Comprehensive Guide For No-Till Farmers

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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In "The No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm," farmer and author Daniel Mays provides a detailed road map to start a no-till vegetable farm.

Seed Savers Are Leading The Preservation Movement

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | News |
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Saving and sharing open-pollinated seed through the Seed Savers Exchange promotes gardening goodwill and much-needed biodiversity.

What You Should Know To Start Crossbow Hunting

Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Crossbow hunting allows you to bring wild protein to your freezer without the aid of a shotgun. Here's what you need to know to get started.

Keep These Farm Safety Tips In Mind To Avoid Injury

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Whether it's safely operating machinery or staying careful in the kitchen, farm safety should always be top of mind—even on small and hobby farms.

Produce Profile: Say Hello To Roselle Hibiscus

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An unusually cheery garden companion, roselle hibiscus both looks great and offers a variety of flavorful uses, most notably in a refreshing tea.

Hens Rule The Roost At Courtney’s Chicken Charms

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Homesteading | Poultry |
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After relocating from Kauai to North Carolina, Courtney Kelly followed her longstanding dreams with a hobby farm she calls Courtney's Chicken Charms.

Recipe: Pickle & Can Those Late Season, Green Tomatoes

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading | Recipes |
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When ripening outdoors is no longer possible, you might as well enjoy your tomatoes in all of their green glory. Try pickling them with this recipe!

Here Are 7 Top Causes (& Fixes) When Hens Stop Laying

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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While some hiccups in egg production are perfectly normal, others can signal trouble. Here's what to look for when your hens stop laying.

6 Ways To Increase Community Food Security For Winter

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When winter arrives and gardens stop producing, community food security can take a hit. Here are six ways to store produce for the cold months.

Store Crops For Winter With Dehydration Techniques

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Is your harvest out of hand? You can use dehydration to keep these worthy crops in the pantry and on the dinner table well into winter.

How To Disassemble Pallets Without Destroying The Wood

Homesteading | Urban Farming | Video |
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Most pallet wood (with some important exceptions) can be salvaged for usable lumber for quick DIY projects. In this video, we show you how.

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