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5 Ways Your Farm Can Cater To Lower-Income Families

Farm Management
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There are a lot of families who may not be able to afford fresh, local food—here are some ways to change that.

Prune Your Blueberry Bushes In Late Winter

Crops & Gardening
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Use this method to prune blueberry bushes so you can maximize fruit set and improve production.

4 Cut-Flower Trends For 2017

Crops & Gardening
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Let these color schemes inform what cut flowers you'll grow for market in 2017.

How To Build A Tree Trunk Bench

Homesteading
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A fallen tree trunk and a few tools are all you need to build simple benches for your farm.

Get Over Your Fear Of Bee Stings

Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers |
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The fear of the sting can keep many potential beekeepers away from the hobby - but don't let your worries get in your way. Stings aren't all bad.

3 Musts When Harvesting Birch For Crafts

Crops & Gardening
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Birch bark can be used for a wide range of projects, but harvest responsibly to avoid damaging the trees.

His & Hers Winter Boots: A Side-By-Side Comparison

Beginning Farmers
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One crazy winter season, two beginning farmers and three boot brands that survived it all.

How To Make Seed Tape

Crops & Gardening
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Make sowing small seeds easier by making seed tape with just a few household items and a packet of seeds.

4 Tips For Keeping A Farm Journal

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Keep simple records of your farm activities will help grow your operation and your business.

Start Leek Seeds Now

Crops & Gardening
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Start leeks seeds under grow lights in late January before your other crops are ready to be seeded.

Why Winter Is The Perfect Time For Small-Scale Logging

Beginning Farmers
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Although winter shuts down many farm activities, logging is a project that can be ideally suited to winter weather.

Can Frogs & Exotic Fish Share Your Backyard Pond?

Farm Management
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Exotic fish have been linked to the transmission of ranaviruses to native amphibians, so think twice before adding them to your backyard pond.

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