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5 New Year’s Farming Resolutions for 2021

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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To celebrate the welcome arrival of 2021 (and departure of 2020), one farmer shares his New Year's farming resolutions for the coming year, including tree pruning, tractor repair and more.

Tips For Planning The 2021 Kitchen Garden

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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After a busier-than-expected 2020, seed companies are gearing up for the coming gardening season. So now's the time for you to be planning your 2021 garden.

Video: Chainsaw Selection 101

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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There's more to chainsaw selection than just heading to the hardware aisle and grabbing a box. Follow these steps to get the right saw for your farm needs.

Learn To Weld & Fix Your Own Farm Equipment

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Homesteading |
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With a minimum investment and some self-education you can begin fixing all of the gates, tractor attachments and trailer hook-ups that have a habit of breaking on your farm.

Sky Island Farm Puts Faith In Its Community Supported Agriculture Initiative

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Katharine Harwell from the Washington-based venture tells us how they keep things sustainable while serving the local community.

Video: How to Grow Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Using the ‘Totem’ Method

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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With a little work on the front end, you can enjoy flushes of fresh lion's mane mushrooms for years to come. Here's how to grow your own at home.

How To Use Trees For A Windbreak On The Farm

Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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Using trees to create a windbreak has numerous advantages on the farm, but it's important to follow some guidelines when you start planting.

Remove Bottlenecks To Improve Farm Efficiency

Farm Management
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Did you know saving five minutes a day gains you over 30 hours by the end of a year? It pays to remove bottlenecks to improve efficiency when performing repetitive farm chores.

Stable Root Cellar Conditions Treat Your Vegetables Right

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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There are different root cellar designs, but any functional storage space should keep your roots in stable conditions that effectively mimic a vegetable's natural winter dormancy.

Produce Profile: Growing Sage Is Just Smart

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Take some sage advice, and start growing this low-maintenance perennial herb in your garden for culinary and sensory delights.

Spotlighting Babydoll Southdown Sheep & Knitted Goods At Timber Creek Farm

Animals | Beginning Farmers |
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The fiber farm founder, Janet Garman, reflects on how farming has changed since the '90s and how it's a lifestyle with genuine purpose.

Tiffani Thiessen On Backyard Chickens & Hollywood Homesteading

Farm & Garden | Homesteading | News |
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"Saved by the Bell" actress Tiffani Thiessen snags new staring roles as a chicken-keeper, homemaker, gardener and lifestyle brand manager.

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