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Burning Question: Will Small-Scale Farming Survive Without “Farm-to-Table”?

Beginning Farmers
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Perhaps the "farm-to-table” movement is fueling the small-farm fire, but maybe it’s not doing enough.

Simple Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner

Homesteading
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The grapefruit and sweet orange essential oils in this cleaner do double-duty, improving your mood while you tackle spring cleaning.

6 Ways to Use Swiss Chard

Homesteading
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Swiss chard is more than a salad green! Try boosting your favorite recipes with this versatile vegetable.

Farm Sprouts Q&A: Vermicomposting With Kids

Homesteading
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A vermicomposting pro schools me and my family in how to successfully make compost year-round.

Container Gardening: Choose the Right Pot

Urban Farming
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Garden containers in all sizes and materials make gardening possible for many urban dwellers. Use these tips to pick the right one.

Strange (Garden) Bedfellows

Beginning Farmers
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Pairing these unlikely produce combinations in the garden could mean averting future disaster.

The Books for Troubleshooting Your Bees and Chickens

Beginning Farmers
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New to keeping bees or chickens? These manuals are just what you need to find answers to all your beginner problems.

6 Lily Types to Beautify Your Garden

Crops & Gardening
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Lilies can be a bright and fragrant addition to your landscape. Here are six common types of lilies and the varieties I recommend.

The Health Benefits of Reishis

Crops & Gardening
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Expand your garden to include mushrooms and you’ll not only reap tasty ingredients but health boosters, as well.

6 Things Everyone Should Know About Chickens

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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When I started raising my first flock of chickens, I would sometimes start a conversation with something like, “So sorry I’m late! I had to chase a chicken.” It was always true, of course, but it was a great conversation starter about my favorite hobby. Now that I’m more seasoned, I’ve noticed a pattern when […]

Handcrafted Rustic Wire Basket

Homesteading
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Employ these simple, homemade baskets throughout the year to collect your harvest, gather eggs or do do numerous other homestead tasks.

7 Tips for Marketing Goat Meat

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Popularity for this traditional meat is growing in the U.S., and your farm can be part of the action.

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