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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.

What Do You Do When Your Driveway Turns Into A River?

Beginning Farmers
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Kentucky’s unexpected January monsoon season has left Mr. B and I grappling with how to keep our gravel driveway from washing away.

Start Your Perennial Seeds This Winter

Crops & Gardening
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Until it's time to plant your vegetable garden, you can exercise your green thumb by starting perennial seeds.

Should You Take A Chance On A Brand New Farmers Market?

Farm Management
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Decide if you want to stick with a tried-and-true farmers market or the new one in town.

Winter Gloves: A Farmer’s Best Friend In January

Beginning Farmers
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When temperatures get cold, you'll need good winter gloves to keep you warm.

Turn Toilet Paper Rolls Into Seed Starting Pots

Crops & Gardening
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Toilet paper rolls make the perfect seed starting pots for cucurbits.

When & How To Discount Your Produce

Farm Management
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Reward your loyal customers by giving them a discount when they buy in bulk.

Getting Our Wood Stove Burn-Ready

Beginning Farmers | Homesteading |
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A novelty for us former city folk, we’re getting our wood stove prepped in case we really need it on the farm this year.

Yes, You Can Even Grow Corn In Containers!

Crops & Gardening
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I've never been able to grow sweet corn in containers—but I'm planning to change that this summer.

How to Sell Eggs for Hatching

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry |
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Your hens can offer another form of income: You can sell their eggs to other farmers for hatching. Here's what to consider.

Growing Vanilla For Your Health

Crops & Gardening
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This popular culinary flavoring is in the orchid family and is good for your health, too!

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