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A Farm Plan Is Important, Especially For Small Farms

Farm Management
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Think you don't need a farm plan for a small or urban farm? Think again—in many ways, sitting down to plan out a small space is the most important work you can do.

Tractor Won’t Start? It Might Be Your Battery Terminals

Equipment
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If your tractor refuses to start, check the battery—the battery terminals and/or battery cables might be worn out or corroded.

Sheep Can Help You Control Weeds On The Farm

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Many people think goats are tops for controlling weeds, but sheep, with a diverse diet that extends far beyond just grass, are terrific weed eaters.

9 Tips For Success When Harvesting Raspberries

Crops & Gardening
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Raspberries are a delicious and nutritious fruit that you can grow yourself. These nine tips ensure your harvest yields the best possible results.

Grow Basil For Its Ease & Its Sensory Delights

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Grow basil for a garden smell that stops you in your tracks and a taste in your cooking that will earn you rave reviews. This easy herb is a treat for the senses.

What’s The Deal With Those Unsolicited Seed Packages?

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | News |
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Increasing numbers of Americans are receiving mislabeled, international mailers containing seed packages they didn't order. Here's what to know and how to respond if you receive one.

At Mazzeltov Farms, Nigerian Dwarf Goats Bond With Chickens

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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We speak to Mazzeltov Farms founder Bethany Riner about how she's created a sustainable environment at the California-based venture.

A Lawn Aerator Can Help You Keep A Healthy Yard

Equipment
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If you have yard space on your hobby farm, you likely want to keep your grass healthy and attractive. A lawn aerator can help keep soil growing good grass.

How To Mark Hay Bales From Different Fields & Cuttings

Equipment | Farm Management |
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All hay is not equal, and it's important to know what hay comes from where and when. Here are some ways to mark your hay bales for easy identification.

Is The Pork Butcher Stealing Your Meat? (Probably Not)

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals | Uncategorized |
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It's common to accuse the butcher of dirty deeds, like stealing meat or swapping animals. Here's a beginning meat sleuth’s guide to uncovering the truth.

Video: How To Collect A Sample For A Soil Test

Crops & Gardening | Video |
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Thinking of planting an area? It's best to get a soil test first, so in this video we show you the steps to collecting a good sample for testing.

Bring The Heat With Ghost Peppers, Carolina Reapers

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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With enough lead time, reputable seed sources and a few tips, you can succeed with (extremely!) hot stuff like ghost peppers and Carolina Reapers.

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