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Happy Holidays, From My Brood to Yours

Crops & Gardening
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With the holidays fast approaching, life is more hectic than ever. I’ve been busy getting everything together: doing a little shopping, wrapping far too many gifts, baking cookies, sending last-minute cards and making Christmas crafts with my son.

Toast 2012 with Irish Cream and Resolve to Know Your Farmer

Homesteading | Recipes |
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As the New Year approaches, it might be time rethink your resolutions.

Barley Risotto With Roasted Pumpkin

Urban Farming
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Photo by Judith Hausman I like to add fresh rosemary or sage to this barley risotto recipe. Oh, those cookie and eggnog pounds, the finger food at parties, and the special desserts! It’s hard to stay clear of the treats this time of year, so I like to enjoy a few abstemious home dinners that […]

2011 Farm Policy Round-up

Beginning Farmers
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As the year draws to a close, take a look at some of the policies that will influence small-scale ag in 2012 and beyond.

Gifts of Christmas Past

Equipment
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The other day, I was reminiscing about gifts of Christmas past. In particular, I was thinking about things that I had made for my son, daughter and wife. Many were very simple, such as a pull toy for my son and a sturdy (if unrefined) doll's bed for my daughter.

College Laundry Rooms Go “Greener”

Urban Farming
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Photo courtesy Hemera/Thinkstock The Lighten the Load initiative seeks to reduce the carbon footprints of college and university laundry programs. Carbonfund.org Foundation recently awarded Mac-Gray Corporations with the first annual For People and Planet award, in the education category. The nation’s leading provider of laundry facilities management services to multi-unit housing locations, Mac-Gray corporations, along […]

Eggless

Urban Farming
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Photo by Audrey Pavia My hens aren’t laying right now, but when they do, they get serious about it. I wanted chickens my whole life, and when I finally got them, I was so excited about having fresh eggs. I remembered the time one of my young hens laid her first. I picked it up, […]

How to Grow Cauliflower

Urban Farming
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Although difficult to grow, keep trying, and you'll be glad you did!

How to Grow Brassicas

Crops & Gardening
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Become a fan of the coolest crops in the garden with advice for sowing, growing and harvesting brassicas.

Crop Profile: Kohlrabi

Crops & Gardening
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This alien-looking brassica crop is a fun addition to any garden.

Crop Profile: Kale

Crops & Gardening
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Grow kale as a nutrient-rich addition to a variety of dishes.

Crop Profile: Brussels Sprouts

Crops & Gardening
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Try this brassica plant in your garden, a good crop for patient and experienced farmers.

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