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4 Things You Didn’t Know About The Blue Ash

Crops & Gardening
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As many ash trees become victims of the emerald ash borer, this particular species may have a better chance of survival.

Spicebush Swallowtail: My What Big Eyes You Have!

Crops & Gardening
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This butterfly doesn’t need Halloween as an excuse puts on a clever disguise—in fact, it’s clever camo might even save its life.

What You Need To Know Before Freezing The Harvest

Homesteading
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An easy alternative to canning or drying foods is to preserve them by freezing.

Monarch Butterflies: Why We Want to Provide a Hospitable Home

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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As we develop our land plan as new farmers, it will include management practices that help preserve pollinators, like the monarch.

Hazelnuts: Feed Your Community & Heal Your Soil

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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In the realm of restoration agriculture, the hazelnut tree can certainly pull its weight.

Is Joining A Farmers Market Worth It?

Farm Management
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Joining a farmers market may seem like a given for small-scale farmers, but for many, it isn’t.

4 Tips For Keeping Deer Out Of Your Garden

Crops & Gardening
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Keep the deer from munching on your plants with these tried and true tips.

Why Must The Water Pump Be At The Bottom Of A Deep Well?

Equipment
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For safe drinking water, submersible pumps in deep wells are the way to go.

Knapweed: A Thistle Lookalike

Crops & Gardening
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Often looked at as an invasive, knapweed has historically been used as a natural medicine, treating anything from sores to digestive complaints.

4 Tips For Saving Seeds From The Squash Family

Crops & Gardening
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If you want to grow cucumbers, squash and melons while also saving seeds, you need to tread carefully.

Electric Drills: An Essential Farm Tool

Equipment
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Stocking up your tool box? Make sure you have an electric drill in the mix.

How To Raise Livestock In Coyote Country

Animals | Farm Management |
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Coyotes are smart opportunists that pose a risk to your livestock, so use these tactics to keep your animals safe.

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