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Talking Sourdough Bread With The Phoenix Bakehouse

Homesteading | Recipes |
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New York City-based founder Sarah Hoffman tells us how she turned a hobby dabbling with sourdough into a community and wellness-focused bread business.

How & Why To Clean Wild Bird Feeders & Baths

Farm Management
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Failure to clean and sanitize birdbaths, hummingbird feeders and more can put a real dent in local and migratory bird populations.

Use A Water Garden To Grow Hydroponic Chicken Treats

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Poultry |
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You can build your own water garden, complete with goldfish, captured rainwater and hyacinths that can serve as hydroponic chicken treats.

Tips For Choosing A Brush Pile Location

Equipment
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If your farm contains any substantial number of trees, you’ll probably want to start a brush pile somewhere on your property.

How & Why To Use Rotational Grazing For Chicken Runs

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry |
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Chicken runs are great for protecting birds from predators, and rotational grazing can ensure healthy, nutritious pasture for your flock to enjoy.

The Best Garden Hose Is The Right Hose For The Job

Crops & Gardening
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Matters of irrigation come down to choosing the right hose for your garden and your land, as well as general preferences and ease of use.

Produce Profile: Grow & Enjoy Flavorful Carrots

Crops & Gardening
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These root veggies get high marks in the garden and in the kitchen, from kids and adults alike. Grow some carrots this year and enjoy them through the winter!

What Chefs And Grocers Wish Their Small Farmers Knew

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management | News | Urban Farming |
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Whether you already wholesale your farm products or you want to start, try these tips small farmers can leverage for a bigger bottom line.

Extend Your Growing Season With A Low Tunnel

Crops & Gardening
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Grow your garden by weeks or even months by using a low tunnel for your crops. They're inexpensive, easy-to-build season extenders.

Fuel Stabilizers Protect Engines During The Off-Season

Equipment
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Worried about leaving gas in your farm machines during the off-season? Gasoline normally degrades quickly, but a fuel stabilizer can slow the process.

Video: How To Get Started With Straw Bale Gardening

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Are your soil conditions lacking? Or are you short on land for planting a garden? Straw bale gardening just might be the solution to your gardening challenges.

Holstein Cows Rule At Fulper Family Farmstead

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Mikayla Fulper from the Fulper Family Farmstead tells us why Holstein cows and Sicilian cheese makers are keys to the New Jersey dairy's award-winning cheeses.

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