It's not uncommon for old, unworked fields to fall into disrepair, but it's possible to restore an old hayfield following these basic steps.
Planting fruit trees on artificially raised ground can eliminate problems with waterlogged soil, but raising the ground can be a challenging task.
When your vet is not available, you can take over certain health-care tasks and administer animal medications. Here is advice from two experts.
Heirloom crops are flavorful, appealing and can improve crop resilience, income opportunities, and community health and wellness. So why not grow a few?
A pop of fuchsia in a fall garden means radicchio is on the menu. Grow this bitter, brilliant vegetable for some cool-weather color.
When your water source literally or figuratively dries up, you need an H2O backup plan to keep you, your animals and your crops properly hydrated.
Leaving garden soil bare can contribute to erosion and the release of carbon into the atmosphere, but planting cover crops can do a lot of good.
Chicken-keepers know that coop doors are critical to flock safety. These six tips keep things tight while improving chores for you, too.
If you have wild, invasive apple trees taking root on your farm, why not let a few grow to maturity and see if they produce desirable fruit?
The stuff of foraging legend, truffles are a sought-after delicacy that, with some dedication and investment, you can grow and harvest on your land.
In this book, author Nigel Palmer provides detailed steps to improving your farm’s soil health.
Daniele Kasper from the Michigan-based backyard country homestead talks about her first steps into hobby farming and self-sufficiency.
