Photo by Judith Hausman Soup or salad? When it’s cold out, choose soup. I had been hoarding sweet pork sausage from my CSA pig for several months, when we had a second snow day in one week. This seemed like a great occasion to defrost three packages of sausage and create my white bean and […]
Raise meat chickens with sustainability and ease in mind by building a chicken tractor or ark to suit your needs.
No farmers' market in your area? Create a place for you and your fellow farmers to sell their wares by following these tips.
The southern-based Mardi Gras tradition has crept across the country, and even the world, as masses of people hit the streets in search of the coveted beads and moon pies.
Cardboard boxes: not the most glamorous of containers, and when selling products at a farmers' market, presentation matters a lot.
Browsing through "The Cook's Garden” fills me with inspiration for the coming season, and I've already got my wish list jotted down to prove it.
Put the often-free services offered by this American institution to work for your small-scale farm.
A couple nights ago, I found myself sitting up with a very sick dog. Gracie has been my companion since just before my husband came into the picture—almost 13 years.
Photo by Judith Hausman Beer and bread equal best friends. Beer is a great base for beef stew but usually I shamelessly gather the brews up and use them to make the easiest bread ever, in all kinds of variations, and the beer can be flat or fizzy. You may already know this recipe; the […]
I’ll be the first to admit I have a problem. It consumes my daily thoughts. My problem? Organization.
There’s always something new to learn on the farm. If you’re just starting out, heed the advice of these farming pros.
Find a grant to fund your farm dreams with these tips on unearthing the right resources and staying organized.
