Did you know that small family groups invented agriculture and the first small farms? Learn how small farmers evolved civilization over thousands of years and the role you play in agricultural history.
Stock up on convenience! Download a copy of our basic farm pantry checklist.

It's possible to build a barn that balances your dream barn with practical reality. Read more on choosing a site, function, accessories, get online resources and read lessons learned.
Consider starting a farmers' co-op. Working together with other producers may be the key to getting your product sold in volume.
Local cheese-making courses are a great way to expand your dairy knowledge and meet new people.
Lexington restaurant works with local producers to provide food items for its menu. Get a taste of how they got started.
The Vegetable Gardener's Bible, Basic Country Skills: A Practical Guide to Self-Reliance, and Small-Scale Livestock Farming

Repairing cracked welds at stress points immediately after they occur will keep your trailer safe, prolong its life and protect your investment.
Hobby farmers get some time-management tips; learn the skills that enable us to effectively and efficiently manage farm life on a daily basis.
Kentucky family looks beyond farm’s scarred surface to rehabilite a hog farm and create a peaceful hobby farm sanctuary.
Whole cloves of garlic can be pickled or frozen, but the best way to preserve garlic while retaining its original character is to cure it and dry it, which concentrates its flavor.
Interested in goat milk? Read some basics about goat milk's digestiblity and nutritional value to see if it's for you.