Some urban and suburban people who move to the country file complaints against existing farming operations. If one comes your way, your state's law might protect you.
You might want to raise chickens for eggs, meat or the aesthetics of the birds themselves. This overview covers traits of several common chicken breeds.
Why struggle with a less-than-ideal tool if a more appropriate tool will save you time and effort? That's why I recently bought a set of snap ring pliers.
Websites such as craigslist can often lead you to the used farm equipment that you need or want, but it can take diligence, patience and careful searching.
What am I doing with all that I'm foraging this spring? Something lovely, of course.
The bumblebee doesn't make honey, its queen overwinters alone, and it pollinates through a most unusual mechanism.
Here are tips on entering the market on edible flowers, including how to price and present them.
Gardening in the shade presents special challenges, but plenty of beautiful annual flowers for the shade exist that can help liven up a shady bed, border or container.
I found on my farm a 5-foot metal wheel with a handle and odometer. Turns out it's a measuring wheel—and I might just put it to use.
Taking animals to the processor isn't the most intuitive farm task, but these basic tips can make the day easier.
The community-supported agriculture model has become popular in recent years, which means more competition. Help get your CSA noticed through various ways of making customers feel they're part of your operation.
Do you know which types of tomatoes are best for your vegetable garden? Here are the differences between indeterminate, determinate and dwarf varieties.
