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In Florida’s Ybor City, Feral Chickens Are Public Pets

Animals | News | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Residents in this historic district of Tampa cherish and look after their wild chicken population as part of the area's old world charm.

What Are Heirloom Vegetables & Why Should I Grow Them?

Crops & Gardening
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If you're looking for especially flavorful produce this season, consider growing a few heirloom vegetables. Here are the basics.

Gone Fishin’: Plan A Summer Vacation That Your Farm Can Survive

Farm Management
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If you plan ahead, you’ll discover that your summer vacation fantasies away from your farm and all its ongoing concerns are within reach.

7 Creative Ways to Use Milk From Your Goats

Animals | Farm Management | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Goat milk has nutritional advantages over cow's milk, and you can use it for many delicious and pragmatic ends. Here are several to consider.

“Farming for the Long Haul” Calls on Farmers to Meet the Coming Planetary Challenges

Farm Management | News |
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In his new book, Michael Foley gives examples of farms implementing solutions others can follow and also shows the link between sustainability and enduring civilizations.

Cutting-Edge Crops: Grow Apples for Hard Cider

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Apples used to make hard cider are quite different than sweet varieties made for eating. Here's what you need to know about apples for the hard cider market.

Poultry Profiles: Get to Know the Plymouth Rock Chicken Breed

Animals | Breeds | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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The Plymouth Rock is a versatile heritage-poultry breed, ideal for eggs, meat, temperament, mothering and appearance. Here's all you need to know.

Living Off the Grid: Learn Milking by Hand

Animals | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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You can have homegrown milk, cheese and yogurt in many varieties with suitable small-farm dairy cattle, goat and sheep breeds. Here are the basics on the animals and milking.

Vintage Tractors Can Be a Source for Local History

Equipment
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Some tractors surely witness multiple stories during their decades of service, and sometimes their presence gets humans to recount these tales.

Learn the Basics of Trench Composting

Crops & Gardening
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This practice of making compost in the ground has existed for a long time, but it's new to many people. Here's how trench composting works.

Learn to Make Your Own Herbal Tea Dissolves

Homesteading
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With these DIY herbal tea dissolves, you can enjoy a quick home-brewed herbal tea without messy tea or a tea bag. Here's what to do.

4 Keys to Marketing Your Farm & Products Online

Farm Management
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Many free or inexpensive options exist these days to help farmers spread the word of their products to potential customers. Here are some basic farm marketing tips.

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