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Book Review: “No-Till Intensive Vegetable Culture”

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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In "No Till Intensive Vegetable Culture," Bryan O’Hara provides a detailed road map for transitioning away from tillage and toward regenerative growing practices.

Scottish Highland Cattle Herd Folks To Little Tail Farms

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Hobby farm founder Laurie Bizzell tells us how a chance meeting with a cow in Ireland inspired her to raise Scottish Highland Cattle in Tennessee.

What You Need To Know About Online Plant Sales

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Thinking about expanding into online plant sales? With the right preparation, starting an online nursery can be a great way to open up new markets.

9 Tips For Dealing With An Uninvited Coop Guest

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry |
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Sometimes your chicken flock experiences an unwelcome visitor. Here are nine tips to keep in mind when dealing with an uninvited coop guest.

Consider These Things When Building A Homestead Barn

Beginning Farmers | Equipment |
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Planning to put up a homestead barn soon? Here are some things to consider before you start to build your next outbuilding.

Why Every Farmer Needs A Metal Detector

Equipment
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A metal detector isn't just for treasure hunters. The tool can save farmers a lot of time and effort when nuts, screws, washers, etc. go missing in the grass.

Why Keep Goats? Goat Yoga Is Just One Good Reason

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Large Animals |
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There are a number of good reasons for keeping goats beyond dairy and meat. From goat yoga to brush clearing, caprine creatures bring a lot to the farm.

Take a New Look at Old Hardiness Zones

Crops & Gardening
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Succeeding in the garden now requires a more localized approach as hardiness zones shift under the effect of climate change.

Homestead Harvest Makes Sustainable Specialty Feed

Animals | Farm Management |
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Joshua C. Ernst of Homestead Harvest tells us why cayenne pepper is a key ingredient and how keeping things sustainable helps profits.

Infographic: How To Properly Plant A Tree

Crops & Gardening
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Trees are critical to our ecosystem and provide numerous benefits to growers. This infographic shows tips for successfully planting trees on your land.

Is A Portable Sawmill Right For Your Farm?

Farm Management
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Whether you run a full-time farm or a hobby farm, a small, portable sawmill might fit into your operation. Here's what you need to know.

Solar Fence Chargers: Pros and Cons

Equipment
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Solar fence chargers can be a great option for powering small-scale electric fences, but as with most technology, there are pros and cons to consider.

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