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6 Things to Consider When Ordering Seeds

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Regardless of what size operation you run, it's easy to overlook certain things when ordering seeds that can have consequences well into the growing season.

Make Your Own Stone Boat to Haul Rocks From Fields

Equipment | Homesteading |
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These DIY guidelines provide plans for building an old-fashioned stone boat, which can be used to remove large rocks or other debris from fields.

Brew Your Own Beer — No Hops Required

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading | Recipes |
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You don't need hops to brew your own beer. This easy home-brewing method includes water, sugar and yeast as well as herbs and other edible botanicals you can grow yourself.

13 Steps to a Tractor Checkup for Spring

Equipment
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As the weather warms up, use this checklist of maintenance procedures to keep your tractor running at its peak during spring and summer.

4 Creative Uses for Old Tires on a Farm

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Homesteading | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Have a bunch of old tires sitting around your farm? Consider thinking beyond a recycling service and putting them to use in creative new ways.

Plant a Memory Garden to Help Healing Happen

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Homesteading | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Planting a memory garden is a therapeutic way to honor and grieve the loss of a close friend.

Need a Reason to Cook With Lard? We’ve Got You Covered

Homesteading
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Resurrect lard, the cooking fat from generations past, and discover the flavor and nutrition it can bring to your kitchen.

“The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution” Benefits Small, Midsize Growers

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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In his book, Andrew Mefford highlights multiple methods using no chemicals and minimal equipment that can improve soil management, produce better vegetables and fight climate change.

Take a Closer Look at What’s Inside a Seed

Crops & Gardening
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Seeds are full of potential, but did you ever stop to think about what else they're made of? See what's inside a seed and how incredible they truly are.

Farm Storehouse: 8 Products to Help You & Your Operation

Animals | Equipment | Large Animals |
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A utility loader, a cordless chainsaw, vitamin-and-mineral supplement for goats and a rototiller that's also a cultivator are among items our editors found.

What to Do When a Chicken Has Unexpectedly Died

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry |
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The unexplained death of a chicken can be quite shocking. Take these steps to help determine what caused your bird's untimely demise and protect your other birds.

5 Things You Should Be Doing With Your Lawn Mower

Equipment
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With the right attachments, lawn mowers can be versatile machines, good for jobs in all seasons. Here are some tasks your lawn mower can handle besides cutting grass.

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