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I Was A Vegetarian But Now Raise Animals For Meat: Here’s Why

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Ethics, economics, food safety and my own health all played roles in my transformation from vegetarian to livestock farmer.

The Opossum: Awe-Inspiring But Often Underappreciated

Farm Management
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The opossum is a marsupial with many fascinating attributes; it's also a superhero when it comes to cleaning up around your property.

Build A Patio Water Garden In A Container

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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If you want a water feature in your garden but don't have the time or money to install a pond or waterfall, build a containerized patio water garden.

Bean Leaf Rollers: How To Manage This Southern Pest

Crops & Gardening
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If you live in the South or Southwest, you might encounter bean leaf rollers on your bean plants.

Connect With Your Customers Using Farm Videos

Farm Management
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Keep farm videos short, personal and informative using a smartphone and common editing software.

Observation Hives Can Help Your Beekeeping Business

Beekeeping | Farm Management |
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These handy learning tools help you get to know your bees better, excite customers at markets and educate others about the honeybee.

Repair Broken Fruit Tree Branches Yourself

Crops & Gardening
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A cracked fruit tree branch might not mean the end of the branch. Here's how to repair it with some effort and a few tools.

My New Favorite Tool: The Flame Weeder

Beginning Farmers | Equipment |
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When it comes time to deal with problem weeds, a burn may be the best answer.

3 Ways To Host Migratory Birds On Your Farm

Farm Management
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Maintaining habitat and keeping your farm free of pesticide can help your land and other animals, such as birds.

Prepare To Make Your Farm Certified Organic

Farm Management
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Are you considering going organic one day? Here are the things you should start doing now that will help with certification.

Basil Downy Mildew Brings Big Trouble To Gardens

Crops & Gardening
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Basil downy mildew is infecting basil crops in dozens of states. Find out what you can do to combat this pathogen in your garden.

Use Uniform Screws To Save Time & Effort

Equipment
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Numerous kinds of screw heads are available, but the more varieties you use, the more tools and related accessories you need.

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