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Summer Fun: Five Great Ways to Involve Kids in Farm Life

Homesteading
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Do you need ideas for involving kids in farm life--especially during summer? Here are five great ideas.

Wind Energy Pros And Cons

Farm Management
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Check this list of wind energy pros and cons to determine if it's the right choice of renewable energy for your farm.

Fall Vegetable Garden Course

Crops & Gardening
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Course in fall vegetable gardening offers Hobby Farms Editor in Chief inspiring learning activities.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Bugs

Crops & Gardening
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Are those good bugs or bad bugs lurking in your garden? Before you spray, find out if that creepy-looking bug is really a hazard to your garden.

Heirloom Pears

Animals | Crops & Gardening |
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Pears have a long history of cultivation—grow a piece of the past on your farm with heirloom pear trees.

Make Cheese at Home … Overnight

Homesteading
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Overnight Success: Make delicious cheese while you sleep.

How to Freeze Sweet Corn

Homesteading
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Freeze tasty summer corn—and other vegetables—to eat after the season ends.

Become a Farm Intern, Learn Sustainable Farming

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Learn why you should consider an internship in farming, a few pointers and how to apply.

Buyer’s Guide To Small Farm Utility Vehicles

Equipment
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For work and play, these tough utility machines can get the job done on the hobby farm.

Organic Farming

Farm Management
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Converting your farm from conventional to organic-farming methods is an important decision. Learn what's involved on a yearly basis.

Garden Food, Hay, and the Flower Bible

Beginning Farmers
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From The Garden To The Table, Beyond the Hay Days and The Flower Gardener's Bible

Plant a Memory: Five Steps to Create a Time Capsule for Your Farm

Homesteading
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Follow these step-by-step guidelines for a simple indoor activity to remind you of what you’re thankful for and what you love about your farm life.

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