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Living Off the Grid: Create Renewable, Farmable Energy

Equipment | Farm Management |
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With renewable energy projects including solar power setups and wind turbine systems, you can use the grid to your advantage.

The Advantages of Wooden Trailers and Wagons

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Some people debate the merits of wooden trailers vs. metal trailers, but for me, wood wins without question. Here are the reasons.

3 Ways To Turn A Landscape Problem Into Opportunity

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Weedy trees? Steep slopes? Mismanaged forests? Kentucky innovators work with natural systems to find beneficial outcomes in these problems.

USDA Census: More Goat Dairies, More Women Farming

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals | News |
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The survey shows big increases in the number of goat dairies and women farmers; other data reveal the popularity of goat products such as cheese and soap.

Practice Mindfulness With a DIY Nature Mandala

Homesteading
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Use nature as your inspiration for beautiful mandala designs and a mindfulness practice. You can do this alone or with family.

How to Create Habitat for Solitary Bees

Beekeeping | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Supporting leafcutters, masons and other species of native solitary bees is just as important as helping their managed-colony counterparts.

6 Ways to Improve Your Farmers Market Success

Farm Management
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Here are several tactics to react to what other sellers are doing and better engage potential customers to see financial gains and farmers market success.

Poultry Science: Tips on Processing Broiler Chickens

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry |
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Processing broilers can be daunting or traumatic the first few times. Here's a step-by-step guide to minimize animal suffering and keep meat safe.

5 Ways to Improve Your Farm’s Vegetable Wash Area

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Properly designing your farm's wash area and establishing efficient workflow can save you time and help increase revenue.

How to Give Your Tractor a Good Spring Cleaning

Equipment
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While you do spring tune-ups and related maintenance, give the tractor a good cleaning. The potential benefits are many, including improved performance.

Choose the Right Fencing for Various Livestock Types

Animals | Equipment | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Horses, cattle, goats and sheep have different behaviors and tendencies, requiring different fencing needs. Here's how to choose the best for your animals.

10 Tools to Help You Live Off the Grid

Animals | Equipment | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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These products, including a generator, portable power supply and lantern, are aimed at those who want to live more independently and self-sufficiently.

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