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6 Ways to Find Midsummer Inspiration on Your Farm

Farm Management
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July and early August can be a harsh time on a farm, when things can seem futile and repetitive. Here are ways to find inspiration that will help you regain enthusiasm.

5 Fast-Growing Herbs You Can Plant For Autumn Harvest

Crops & Gardening
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Discover five fast-growing herbs that perform well when planted for fall harvests. They favor cool temperatures, and many will overwinter in the garden.

Wisconsin Couple Aimed For Country Living, Found Sustainable Farming

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Dan and Kris Paape didn't intend to start BeefnBeak Farm, but they now raise grassfed cattle and pastured poultry, and they aim to add workshops and tours.

Bolt Cutters & Wire Cutters: Why They Are Essential Farm Tools

Equipment
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Looking for two valuable tools to add your collection? Bolt cutters and wire cutters are essential for any hobby farmer and can help you in many situations.

Wild Mushrooms: Workshops Are The Best Way To Learn About Them

Crops & Gardening
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Whether you are student or teacher, knowing a place and observing the changes over time provides invaluable insights into foraging for wild mushrooms.

Mosquito Control: How To Protect Your Horses & Other Livestock

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Mosquitoes are tiny but terrible. Learn how they threaten your farm (especially horses) and how mosquito control can prevent them from doing damage.

How To Make A Tabletop Fire Pit Bowl

Urban Farming
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Nothing says summer like a campfire. But not everyone has the space for a full-size fire pit. This tabletop fire pit bowl is the perfect solution.

Getting Attached To Your Equipment: A Primer On Tractor Attachments

Equipment
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To get the most out of your farm, let your tractor play the field with multiple implements. Here are the basics you need to know about tractor attachments.

Use Social Media To Gain A Following & Attract Customers To Your Farm

Farm Management
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Many social media options exist, and they're all pretty easy. Use them to get your farm noticed and attract future customers.

Purple Sprouting Broccoli Is A Winter Crop Worth Growing

Crops & Gardening
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Purple sprouting broccoli is a delicious crop that can extend your growing season straight through the winter months, even in cold climates.

How To Build A Simple Brick Walkway Through Grass

Equipment | Farm Management |
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Using bricks salvaged from a long-forgotten stack that I discovered, I constructed a simple brick walkway leading to a garden. Here's how I did it.

Understand The Difference Between Good & Bad Ozone

Crops & Gardening
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Ozone at ground level could be the cause of poor productivity in wild and cultivated plants. Here are the signs of ozone damage to look for.

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