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4 Ways To Involve Visitors On The Farm

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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A visit from friends or family can mean precious time spent with loved ones—and a little help with farmstead chores.

Why Make Your Own Solar Oven?

Homesteading
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Two kids dish on why making a solar oven is the best family project ever.

Know your Beneficials: Green Lacewings

Urban Farming
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The larvae of these insects are an asset to your garden, so plant native plants and herbs to make them feel at home.

3 Beneficial Spiders and How to Befriend Them On Your Farm

Crops & Gardening
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Spiders can be a huge help around the farm, so don't squish one until you learn about the role it plays.

Oh, I Wish It Would Rain!

Beginning Farmers
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Despite my best intentions in watering my garden, no irrigation I can provide seems to top the power of rainwater.

Burning Question: What Does “Food Justice” Mean to You?

Beginning Farmers
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Try writing down your definition of a just food system, and you might find it’s harder to put into words than you think.

6 Flowering Ground Covers For Difficult Spaces

Crops & Gardening
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Include these ground covers in areas of the farm where weeds are a problem and mowing is tough.

Skeptics Unload About GMO-Free Chipotle

Urban Farming
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  If you’re a fan of oversized burritos or have any sort of opinion on GMO food labeling, you’ve likely heard the big news this week from fast-food chain Chipotle: They’re going GMO-free. Chipotle has been on a long journey to appeal the green foodie through its “Food With Integrity” motto. It has made a […]

Gather Cleavers for Springtime Medicine

Crops & Gardening
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Lanky and sticky, this clinging weed can be gathered in springtime as a helper for removing congestion from various parts of the body.

5 Ways to Spruce Up an Aging Coop

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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  The charm of a small yard with a flock of hens is indisputable, but raising chickens in the city can present some aesthetic challenges. If your coop is stationary, you probably have a uniform plot of brown underneath the run. If you have a mobile coop, maybe you have some circles worn into the […]

Clean Up with a Homemade Broom

Homesteading
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Use your farm-grown broomcorn to make a handy tool for cleaning up messes around the farm or home.

Surprise Your Neighbors With May Day Gifts

Homesteading
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Celebrate the onset of spring and spread a little joy in your community by surprising neighbors with baskets or cones full of homemade or homegrown treasures.

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