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6 Unexpected Money-Making Crops to Grow All Summer

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Some of these crops take extra effort to produce throughout the summer, but they're in demand and nearly always sell well.

Grow the Best Peppers for Patio Pots

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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You can grow most vegetables in pots, but few as easily as peppers. Though any variety will succeed, these peppers for patio pots are the best ones—flavorful, fun and productive.

Why You Need A Pipe Wrench (Or Two) On The Farm

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Far from being an oversized crescent wrench, a pipe wrench is a powerful specialty tool for working with pipes and other rounded items.

Protect Your Garden: Make a Chicken Corral in Your Yard

Animals | Equipment | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Let your flock forage during the day and get natural nutrition while you also protect your garden from getting "fowled" up with a chicken corral.

These “Extreme Outdoorspeople” Take on Idaho

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Homesteading | Large Animals | News | Poultry |
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When Tammy Trayer first glimpsed the West, she knew it was the place she wanted to call home. She and her family now live the life of extreme outdoorspeople in Idaho.

Don’t Overlook These 5 Considerations When Buying Farmland

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Water? Good soil? A solid barn? Sure, those are obvious. Here are several elements you might not have considered that might end up being crucial.

Good Seedlings Gone Bad: Help with Seed-Starting Problems

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Starting your own seeds is a fun and inexpensive way to grow plants, but it has its difficulties. Here are 5 seed-starting problems and ways to solve them.

Poultry Profiles: Get to Know the Leghorn Chicken Breed

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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No longer just a commercial egg producer, the Leghorn is experiencing a comeback as America's favorite backyard heritage bird. Here's all you need to know.

Lesson Learned: Mark Your Driveway Before Winter

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Ever lost a driveway? In deep winter snow it can happen. You could stray off course, create ruts in your yard and set up a big mess come spring thaw.

5 Detoxifying Herbs to Help You Transition Into Spring

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Help yourself get physically and mentally ready to take on the farm this spring with these cleansing and nutritious herbs.

Living Off the Grid: A Guide to Long-Term Produce Storage

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Here are the basics about what fruits and vegetables are good for long-term storage, and how to best store them naturally.

How Play Contributes to Farm Animals’ Health & Development

Animals | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Play helps domesticated animals learn about themselves and their environment while strengthening companionships. Play is a sign of a healthy animal.

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