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The Value Of The Drive Shed Barn Design

Beginning Farmers | Equipment |
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A long barn with multiple bays, the drive shed outbuilding design provides accessibility, weather protection and a wealth of other benefits.

Produce Profile: Fall Squash for Winter Dining

Crops & Gardening
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Pumpkins steal the show on front porches throughout the fall, but fall squash will get you through the cold winter months.

Here’s The Real Dirt On Tillage Tools

Equipment
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When spring rolls back around, you'll have a number of tool options for tillage projects at your fingertips. Here's a look at some of the most common attachments.

Harvest Faster & Easier With An Advanced Fruit-Picking Bucket

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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An advanced fruit-picking bucket, with features going above and beyond those of a mere basket, can shorten and simplify the process of harvesting fruit.

Breed Profile: Get To Know St. Croix Hair Sheep

Animals | Breeds | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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With a wealth of beneficial traits, including the most parasite resistance of all sheep, the St. Croix Hair Sheep is a recent and interesting breed.

Cut the Shiitake By Growing Your Own Mushrooms

Crops & Gardening | Uncategorized |
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Shiitake mushrooms are a delicious (and potentially profitable) crop that, with some time and effort, you can cultivate on your property.

Scythes And Sword Beans Keep Smarter By Nature Sustainable

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening |
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Kip Ritchey of the Tallahassee-based farm tells us how they're aiming to solve their community's food desert problem.

Take Care Of Your Garden Tools & They’ll Take Care Of You

Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Cleaning, sharpening and repairing essential equipment now can help to improve next season's results. Here are some basic care tips for your garden tools.

How To Restore A Hayfield To Full Production

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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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.

Exploring The Challenges Of Planting Trees On Raised Ground

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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Planting fruit trees on artificially raised ground can eliminate problems with waterlogged soil, but raising the ground can be a challenging task.

How To Administer Farm Animal Medications Yourself

Animals | Farm Management |
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When your vet is not available, you can take over certain health-care tasks and administer animal medications. Here is advice from two experts.

Grow Some Heirloom Crops In Your Permaculture Garden

Crops & Gardening
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Heirloom crops are flavorful, appealing and can improve crop resilience, income opportunities, and community health and wellness. So why not grow a few?

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