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Making Your Own Hay

Equipment
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Learn about making your own hay. If you have access to a patch of hay land, the equipment and you'd like to produce the best possible forage for you pets and livestock, do-it-yourself haymaking can still spell dollars and sense.

Harvesting Tools

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No more harvesting the hard way! These inventive harvesting tools can make this trying time a bit easier.

Ways to Enjoy the Transition to Fall and Winter

Homesteading
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Here are some ways to enjoy the seasonal transition from summer to fall and winter months.

Take A Trip to Amish Country

Homesteading
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From vivid fall colors and satisfying comfort food to farmers markets resplendent with Amish quilts and crafts, learn what Lancaster County, Penn., has to offer.

Rust Dyeing Fabric

Homesteading
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Rust need not be a nuisance. Learn how to rust dye to create unique designs on fabric using rusty objects.

Spotting Plum Pox

Crops & Gardening
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USDA seeks aid in plum pox virus testing

Selling On The Roadside

Farm Management
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A farmer talks about his roadside stand and selling produce on the roadside.

Share Your Gardening Tips

Crops & Gardening
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Cherie Langlois starts us off with three of her gardening tips--and a "Don't," too. Join the conversation!

10 Charities and Tips to Consider

Farm Management
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Here is a collection of 10 animal, environmental and similar charities for your consideration. See also a list of helpful charitable giving tips.

Perennial Growing Tips

Crops & Gardening
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Looking for year-round color in your garden? Read one Kentucky gardener's favorite perennial picks and some perennial growing tips, too.

Crop Profile: Asparagus

Crops & Gardening
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Known as "the food of kings,” asparagus can be an interesting addition to your family’s kitchen or market garden.

Farm Tools Information

Equipment
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Get more information on important farm tools every hobby farmer should have.

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