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The Danger In Heating The Chicken Coop

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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When allowed to adapt naturally to the changing winter temperatures, chickens do just fine on their own.

German Farm Sells Eggs Via A Vending Machine

News | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Free-range eggs are available round the clock from a streetside machine.

When Are Potatoes Ready to Harvest?

Crops & Gardening
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Many potato varieties exist, and plant-and-harvest cycles vary by region. With a little time and preparation, you could find yourself in a mountain of potatoes this fall.

Leaping Lamb Farm: A Mountain Farm Getaway

Farm Management
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This farmstay is positioned perfectly in Oregon’s Coast Range, so that after a little sheep time, you can follow your heart along trails into the Northwest wilderness.

About Farm Cooperatives

Farm Management
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If you want to grow your farm business, don’t do it alone! Collaborate with other small-scale farmers to get what you need.

Host A Gingerbread-House Party

Homesteading
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Making gingerbread houses is a holiday pastime that can be made even more fun by incorporating homemade, homegrown decorations.

4 Tips For Selling Your Home And Garden

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Pulling out your garden when it’s time to sell your house is a thing of the past. Here’s how to use your garden to add value to potential homebuyers.

Use Your Leftovers To Cook Your Next Meal

News | Urban Farming |
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HomeBiogas converts organic waste into clean cooking gas -- and liquid fertilizer, too.

The Hive Mind, Or How I Bonded With Bees

Beginning Farmers
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Many beekeepers believe hives can develop personalities, and mine are about as mellow as they get.

Q&A With Healcrest Urban Farm

Urban Farming
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Committed to local food and community health, Healcrest Urban Farm is more than a tea company—they’re changing the way Pittsburgh views food.

Our Garden-Grown Thanksgiving Potatoes

Crops & Gardening
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This year, our locally grown Thanksgiving dinner will include four varieties of potatoes grown in our own backyard.

Boost Your Immunity With Rose Hips

Crops & Gardening
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Rose hips contain lots of vitamin C and bioflavanoids, making them a super-healthy addition to winter cooking.

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