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Here’s a New Tool to Rake Snow From A Covered Roof

Equipment
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When snowfall gets serious and rooftop accumulation gets concerning, a roof rake can ensure that your roofs stay clear and prevent collapse.

Too Many Canada Geese on Your Land? Try Smart Landscaping

Farm Management
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Without meaning to, we humans have created ideal environments for Canada geese in many urban, suburban and rural settings. Here's how to discourage them.

CSA Not Filling Up? Here Are 7 Things You Can Do

Farm Management
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Finding and keeping customers for your CSA can be challenging. Here are various ways to connect with people and evaluate your efforts.

Far Off the Grid: Embracing Tiny-House Homesteading on 10 Acres

Farm Management | Homesteading | News |
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Homesteading has a level of unpredictability, as well as challenges and rewards, that keep Teri Page, her husband and their two kids learning and growing.

Do You Know Tractor History? Here’s a Test

Equipment
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Think you know a lot about tractor history and the various popular models through the years? See if you can identify these two rusty relics.

4 Reasons to Breed Your Goats—and 1 Reason Not To

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Breeding goats has advantages in several market areas. We outline those and also provide one that should not be your prime motivation.

6 Reasons NOT to Sell at Certain Farmers Markets

Farm Management
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Every farmers market is different, and not every farm is right for every one. Learn what you can and consider these factors when deciding where to sell.

DIY Herbal Truffles for Your Health-Conscious Valentine

Crops & Gardening | Recipes |
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Valentine’s Day draws near, so consider treating your sweetheart to a gift that comes from your heart and the garden.

Why You Need a Forklift Attachment for Your Tractor

Equipment
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A front-end loader is great for some moving and hauling, but a forklift attachment helps you move certain things more easily and safely.

Get to Know the Emu, Which Once Was Seen as a Rival to Beef

Animals | Breeds | Urban Farming |
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The emu was big on farms until, well, it wasn't. What is it about these huge, flightless birds that prevented them from being the next big meat source?

4 Things to Do Before You Start a Farm

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Investing time and money now, before you start a farm, can save a lot more time and money down the line. Here's what you need to learn and have ready before you start.

Cold Weather Tips and Advice to Help Endure Subzero Temperatures

Equipment
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Polar vortex or not, extreme cold seems normal for winter in the Midwest and other regions. Here are tips that will help you and various parts of your farm get through it.

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