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Handmade Tools From Nature: A DIY Challenge

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Put your DIY skills to the test by crafting handmade tools from items found in nature. Here are some examples of how I found that simple, natural tools can be quite handy.

Let It Tow: Choose the Correct Vehicle for Towing Your Loads

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When choosing a farm truck for towing, truck size, engine type and transmission as well as various accessories can make all the difference. Here's what to know.

Women of the Land Gather to Share New & Old Traditions

Beginning Farmers
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Kentucky women recently gathered to explore how their relationships to land, food and agriculture support identity and autonomy, but the get-together quickly revealed bonds that transcend all differences.

The 5 Best Edible Flowers to Include in Your Garden

Crops & Gardening
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How do you know which are the best edible flowers for your garden? Here are 5 favorites that make delightful additions to salads, sandwiches and desserts.

Why Farmers Should (or Should Not) Sell to Restaurants

Farm Management
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Selling to restaurants makes a certain logical sense for farmers, but it requires its own strategy and effort. Before you start, ask yourself these three questions.

Avoiding Mistakes in Mushrooms: A Troubleshooting Guide

Crops & Gardening
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Environmental factors, contamination and plain bad luck are among the things that make mushrooms fail. Here are ways to determine the source of the problem.

4 Reasons the Pitchfork Is a Classic Farm Tool

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The pitchfork might seem like a farming stereotype, but only because it has earned its place as a hand tool that every farmer should own. Here are a few common uses for pitchforks.

Farm Storehouse: 8 Products to Help You & Your Operation

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A stall heater, a leaf-and-debris collection system, odor eliminator and transport racks are among items our editors found.

Breeds You Need: Finding the Right Livestock for Small Farms

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm Management | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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You don’t have to be a rancher to have a great herd of livestock on your hobby farm. Many terrific breeds are great for small acreage.

4 Herbs to Look for During Spring Foraging

Crops & Gardening
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Ramp up your foraging expeditions with these springtime plants. Some can help you clear out the buildup of winter crud in the body and transition into spring.

6 Ways to Stand Out at the Farmers Market

Farm Management
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Some methods, such as easily readable signs, are obvious. Others, such as always standing and greeting customers, are more subtle and personal. All are important.

Ag Bites: 6 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Generators

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Generators are good to have around, but they involve dangerous elements and can pose risks if they're not used properly.

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