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Improve Nutrition & Reduce Waste By “Eating Whole”

Crops & Gardening
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Here are ways to appreciate all parts that certain plants have to offer.

Temporary Housing For My Cucurbits

Beginning Farmers
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The farm is starting slowly as we figure things out, but we’re making progress.

The Best Flowers For A Vegetable Garden

Crops & Gardening
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Add flower power to your vegetable garden by choosing the best plants for luring in pollinating insects.

Hair Sheep: The Perfect First Livestock

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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When looking for farm animals, consider these easy-going grazers.

Wheelbarrows: One Wheel Or Two?

Equipment
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Some wheelbarrows have a single wheel while others have two. Both offer advantages and disadvantages, but which is right for you?

Gophers Know Your Land

Farm Management
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Got gophers? You've got wildlife deeply connected to your property.

If Nothing Else, We’ll Grow Asparagus

Beginning Farmers
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The weather and other hurdles have meant a slow start for our garden, but the asparagus row is making us feel like rockstars.

Make Compost Tea From Chicken Manure

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Poultry |
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This easy-to-make concoction can give a targeted boost of nutrients to your garden soil during the growing season.

Why & How You Should Label Your Produce

Farm Management
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A good farm label can boost your farm sales.

Use Squash Rings To Grow Your Best Squash Crop

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Tired of building mounds of soil to grow squash? Planting in squash rings is a great alternative that also cuts down on weeding and watering, too.

Get Started In Vertical Gardening

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Go vertical to maximize your gardening space and harvest potential.

The Hidden History In An Old Pile Of Bricks

Beginning Farmers
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A lot can be learned about old farms by the items the previous owners have left behind, including an ordinary pile of bricks.

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