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Now’s The Time To Clean Up Bluebird Boxes, Other Birdhouses

Animals | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Projects | Video |
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Late fall is perfect for removing old nest material from bluebird boxes and performing general maintenance to prepare birdhouses for spring.

DIY Herbal Gifts For The Holidays (Video)

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Share your herbs with loved ones this holiday season by making DIY herbal gifts. In this video, learn to craft infusions, body care products and fragrances!

An Old Playhouse Converted To One Cool Coop!

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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When this Tennessee family decided to raise chickens and ducks, they converted an old playhouse into one very cool coop for their poultry additions!

4 Farming Successes I’m Thankful For In 2021

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Since we can never spend too much time counting our blessings, I’m eager to share a handful of farming-related successes I’m thankful for in 2021.

Take Steps To Prevent Shipping Fever In Goats

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Follow these steps to protect your goats against shipping fever, a collection of ailments commonly associated with transporting livestock.

Getting Cattle Ready For Cold Winter Weather

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Get ready for winter now, before the weather gets really bad, to ensure your cattle stay healthy and safe no matter what Mother Nature throws at us.

What Exactly Is A Cover Crop? (You Have Options)

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Permaculture |
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While there are a handful of accepted cover crop plants, the truth is that cover cropping can be achieved with a variety of plant species.

Recipe: This Fermented Cranberry Relish Adds Zing To The Holidays

Farm & Garden | Food | Recipes |
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Looking to liven up your holiday meals? This recipe for fermented cranberry relish adds a new twist to a seasonal standard.

Make Your Own Pain-Relieving Herbal Salve

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Projects |
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Whether you're at home or on the go, this simple herbal salve will bring topical relief with just three ingredients—lavender, white willow bark and cayenne pepper!

How To Make Paper From Milkweed Fiber

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Projects |
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After the season's bees and butterflies have gone, why not transform those dried-up milkweed stalks into handmade paper? Here's how to make some of your own.

Breed Profile: Get To Know The Australian Shepherd

Animals | Breeds | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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A widely respected stock dog with a reputation for an intense nature, the Australian Shepherd makes a valuable addition to the livestock pasture.

Farm Welding 101: Repair Easily, With Less Expense

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Welding skills can help you do your own on-farm repairs, as well as build tools and more. Here's what you should know to get started with welding.

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