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All Farms Have History — Even If It’s You Who Starts It

Beginning Farmers | Homesteading |
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We're all part of the history of a farm, whether it's established farmland with local lore or a brand-new homestead that we've begun ourselves.

5 Techniques For Preserving Homegrown Herbs

Crops & Gardening
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Herbs are a terrific way to pump up the flavor in your kitchen. These methods keep preserving homegrown herbs from becoming a chore.

5 Reasons Every Market Farmer Should Consider Growing Parsley

Farm Management
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Parsley is slow to grow, but it yields a lot, is profitable and brightens up a market table. Here are all the reasons market farmers should consider it.

How To Market & Sell Your Farm Fresh Eggs

Farm Management
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Knowing about your products, how they're named and evaluated, and the customers buying them will help you sell more of your own farm fresh eggs.

Choose The Right Type Of Apple Picker For Your Harvest

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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When it's time to harvest your apple crop, you'll need an apple picker. Here's a guide to deciding which design is right for you.

Plant Wisely To Improve Water Quality & Quantity In Suburban Streams

Urban Farming
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These efforts will ultimately help our suburbs become spaces that nourish people, plants and wildlife as well as clean the air and water.

Make A Succulent Planter That Fits Around Your Patio Umbrella

Urban Farming
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Liven up your next barbecue with this adorable succulent planter. All you need is a repurposed Bundt pan, a few plants and your imagination.

6 Fall Tasks That Make a Better Spring Garden

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Starting certain things in the fall will get your garden ready for spring and cut down on the amount of work you'll have to do during that busy time.

Use Your Tractor For Grading Your Driveway

Equipment
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Gravel driveways need grading every so often to keep them free of holes. We look at three tractor attachments that can help you get the job done.

WFAN Helps Women In Agriculture & Food “Farm With A Friend”

Farm Management
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The Women, Food & Agriculture Network, or WFAN, aims to create an ecological and just food and agricultural system through individual and community power.

Gun Safety: Firearms Are Useful On Farms, But Taking Care Is Crucial

Equipment | Farm Management |
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Firearms have many uses in agricultural settings, but they pose great risk. Here are gun safety tips to minimize that risk and avoid injury.

5 Ways To Attract Farmers Market Customers With Signs

Farm Management
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Customers might support any number of your farm's methods or attributes. Attract them by giving them the information on signs.

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