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Expand Your Crafting Ability With a Stonemason’s Hammer

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A stonemason's hammer is used for breaking and shaping rock, brick and other hard materials. I didn't realize I needed one until I found a used one for $1.

A Passion for Pigs Drives This Farmer & Businesswoman

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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April Prusia raises heritage breed pigs and hope at Dorothy’s Range in Wisconsin. She also hosts tours, farm-to-table dinners and farmstays.

Rainy Days Get You Down? Try Mud Paint

Homesteading
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For some sunshine after the storm, brighten up your landscape with mud paint, a safe and fun way to add color to the outdoors.

Hemp Gains Momentum; Should You Grow It?

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | News |
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More states let farmers grow industrial hemp, but many restrictions still exist. Ask yourself these questions if you're considering growing it.

Rosemary: Get as Much as You Can for Fall & Winter

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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Whether you pot it and bring it indoors or harvest it and give up for the season, rosemary has many uses during cold-weather months. Here are some.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Saving Herb Seeds

Crops & Gardening
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Saving herb seeds is fun and easy, and it can save you a lot of money. Follow this step-by-step guide to harvest and store herb seeds from your garden.

Agricultural Education: 3 Ways to Help Local Schools

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming | Waterfowl |
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Many school district budgets don't cover agricultural education. As a chicken-keeper or farmer, you can give elementary school students a start.

Make Lumber & Money With a Portable Sawmill

Equipment | Farm Management |
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A portable sawmill can be worth the investment. It can provide a source of wood for your own projects and give you a side business.

8 Tools Every Farmer Needs in the Tractor Toolbox

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Most tractors include a toolbox. Here are some common tools compact and versatile enough to keep you ready for various jobs you might encounter.

Want to Raise Pigs? Here’s What You’ll Need

Animals | Equipment | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Are you considering adding pigs but you're not sure where to start? Here are basic pointers to get your farm and yourself hog-ready.

How to Clean and Refurbish Cast Iron Cookware

Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Try this method to transform a rusty cast iron skillet or pot back into a shimmering black piece of cookware you can use.

Learn What’s in Your “Tea” and How to Grow Your Own

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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Many drinks we call tea are correctly known as tisanes. Here's how to grow your own tea plant and harvest its leaves to make delicious beverages.

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