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Are Barn Spiders Poisonous?

Crops & Gardening
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There’s no reason to fear harmless barn spiders. In fact, it can be a great asset to any barn, shed or sheltered space on your farm.

Farm Business: Welty Mandarins

Farm Management
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A citrus grove established in the 60s takes on new life with a new pair of owners working their way toward full-time farming.

Off-Grid With Autism

Homesteading
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Raising children on a farm and homestead can be a challenge—raising a child with special needs can be an even bigger one.

Poultry Farming: 9 Tips on Making Your Business Plan

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Before you go to market with your top-quality eggs or meat, put your poultry farming business plan in writing to ensure financial success.

Avoid Downy Mildew In Your Garden

Crops & Gardening
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A foe to crops from cucumbers to broccoli, this disease can be prevented with a few simple garden strategies.

Egg Overload? 5 Hacks To Manage The Feast And Famine

Homesteading | Recipes |
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Avoid getting overwhelmed by your flock’s egg production this season with these tips for managing the bounty.

How To Grow A Modern Hedgerow

Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Revive your home or farm landscape with a modern hedgerow that can provide soil stability, privacy, wildlife habitat and other benefits.

How To Farm With Horses

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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If you want to eschew fossil-fuel-powered equipment, draft horses are the way to go.

Start Your Cool Crops In Cold Frames

Crops & Gardening | Video |
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Get a jump-start on seedlings with this season extender.

5 Flavorful Heirloom Tomatoes You Need To Grow This Year

Crops & Gardening
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Can’t you almost taste it? Summer tomatoes are not far away.

3 Soil Conditioners Better Than Peat

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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If you rely on peat for your soil mix, try one of these other more sustainable alternatives.

6 Basic Rules For Backyard Biosecurity

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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With a few simple practices in place, you can reduce your chickens’ risk of contracting life-threatening illnesses.

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