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Why Your Farm Logo Matters—And How To Get The Best One Possible

Farm Management
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Capture the attention of new and returning customers with a farm logo that sets you apart from the market crowd.

What Do You Do When Your Cats Are BFFs With A Raccoon?

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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A neighborhood raccoon wants to become one of the family, so I guess we’re in for some trouble.

7 Of My Favorite White Eggplant Varieties

Crops & Gardening
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While big purple eggplants are great, there’s a whole selection of eggplants various sizes and colors to add to your garden.

What To Expect When Transitioning To Rural Schools

Homesteading
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Moving to the farm can take a toll on your children who have to change schools, but helping them know what to expect can smooth the transition.

Holy Basil: A Garden-Fresh Approach To Stopping Diabetes

Crops & Gardening
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A cousin to sweet basil, holy basil (aka tulsi), is shown to lower blood glucose levels and cholesterol—and best of all, it’s so easy to grow!

Keeping Your Fields Tree-Free

Equipment | Farm Management |
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With the right tools, you can preserve the open spaces of your farm from forest encroachment.

Small Loans For Small Farmers: What The Microloans Program Can Do For You

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Looking for a boost to your farm business? A microloan could be what you need.

Grow a Garden for Your Chickens

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Poultry |
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Supplement your chickens diet with vegetables, greens and herbs for tastier, healthier eggs.

Get Rid Of Weeds For Good!

Crops & Gardening | Video |
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To prevent troublesome weeds from springing up again and again in your garden, you need to dig up the whole plant.

7 “Value Added” Ideas That Don’t Require A Commercial Kitchen

Farm Management
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Jams, pickles and breads all make great value added farm products, but these ideas will boost your business without an upfront investment.

What Are Bantams?

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Scale down your flock—in size not number—by keeping small-scale chicken breeds called bantams.

How Our First Honey Harvest Made Me A Beekeeper For Life

Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers |
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I’m pretty sure our honey is the best in the world—though I might be biased.

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