Let me introduce you to three farm tools that are less obvious than shovels and rakes, but nevertheless abundantly useful in their own underrated ways:
Harvest common chickweed for its cooling, drawing and nutritive benefits in salads, soups and teas. It's a beneficial and easy-to-find forage!
If you're still on the fence about buying a bull, check out these common questions and answers about keeping one or more bulls in your pastures.
Weaning lambs and kids is a natural step in raising ruminants, but keep these important things in mind to ensure the health of both offspring and mothers.
This recipe for panko fried dandelions makes a tasty treat out of a flower commonly considered a weed. Make up a batch of fried dandelions today!
In the March/April 2023 issue of Chickens magazine, editors chose the best of the flock from submitted reader photos. Enjoy this gallery of beloved backyard chickens!
The International Kunekune Hog Registry-certified pigs of Austin-based Jach's Farm get by with a little help from a dog named Bandit.
Just like dogs and other domestic animals, a chicken will enjoy the occasional belly rub—so long as the bird trusts you to do it right.
Intelligent fish farming is on the rise, and with the help of smart devices some hobby farms are making the switch to fish.
April 22 is Earth Day, the perfect day to ponder adding renewable energy sources to your farm. Check out our roundup of renewal energy insights.
You can get a jump on the growing season (without breaking the bank) by building a cold frame out of available materials. Here's how to get started.
From globe-trotting origins to really interesting eye structure, these fascinating sheep facts show there's plenty to learn about the barnyard staple.
