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Small-Farm Equipment: Tillage And No-Till Options

Farm & Garden
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When caring for a small farm, you don’t necessarily need large tractors or implements; smaller no-till and traditional tillage implements could be the best bet for your property.

Welded Wire Fence: How to Install Levelly On Uneven Land

Farm & Garden
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Welded wire is perfect for many fencing projects, but it does have a significant quirk that can make tidy installation tricky. Here are tips for fencing uneven land.

Growing Pansies From Seed: Tips for Success

Crops & Gardening
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Today's pansies bear colorful, velvet-like flowers during the cool temperatures of spring and fall. 

The Best Trees for Firewood and the Worst

Homesteading
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Here's our guide to help you find firewood that burns the hottest and with the fewest sparks.

Stocker Cattle

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Convert Pasture To Profit By Purchasing Stocker Cattle As Calves In The Spring, Then Selling Them In The Fall As Feeder Cattle.

How to Use a Steam Canner

Farm & Garden
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The steam canner differs from the boiling water bath canner because you do not fill a large pot with water.

How to Make Beeswax Food Storage Wraps

Farm & Garden
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Generally, you’ll be able to use the wraps for six plus months before making more or re-waxing them.

How to Make Birdseed Ornaments

Farm & Garden
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Hang the ornaments from branches around your yard for the wildlife to enjoy.

The Best Soil for Carrots: 6 Steps for a Successful Harvest

Crops & Gardening
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Grow Beautiful, Straight, Unblemished Carrots By Cultivating Good Soil Health From Seed Planting To Harvest.

How to Build An Eastern Screech Owl Nest Box

Farm & Garden
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Attract these helpful nocturnal predators to your farm by making this easy, DIY screech owl nesting box. They'll help you control mice, voles, and other rodents in return.

Birch Trees: A Surprising Alternative for Sugar Tapping

Farm & Garden
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If you’re willing to work a little harder—and don’t mind a slightly different taste—you can tap birch trees and make syrup in the same manner.

Lard Soap From Pig Lard Can Be Easily Made At Home

Animals | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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This Beginner’s Guide To Making Lard Soap From Pig Fat Will Get You Making Gift-Worthy Bars In No Time.

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