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Pursuing A (Literal) Dream Of Living The Farming Life

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Large Animals | Poultry |
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Instead of plowing through work, Dave and Anna Pié (and their three small children) took up the yoke to seed a new life farming in Eastern Ohio.

Recipe: Quick Refrigerator Pickled Red Onions 

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Recipes |
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This recipe for pickled red onions, prepared quickly with vinegar and without fermentation, makes a crunchy, flavorful condiment good for a number of dishes.

Bennie Family Farm Creates Community Safe Spaces

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Jessica Bennie from the British Columbia-based indigenous establishment Bennie Family Farm tells us about farming's therapeutic power.

Nectar Flow Changes & Seasonal Tasks For Honeybees

Animals | Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Changes in climate and nectar flow have complicated beekeeping, but seasonal checks and tasks can help keep honeybees healthy and productive.

Enjoy This Trio Of Fun Rooster Tails (Er … Tales)

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From a rooster gone postal to a traveling fella to a chanticleer's charming trick, these three true rooster tales are sure to brighten your day.

Fermentation 101: Getting Started With Lacto-Fermentation

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Recipes |
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Curious to try fermentation but unsure how to start? Here's everything you need to know and have on hand to dive into the world of lacto-fermentation.

Ask These Questions Before Purchasing Farmland

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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Choosing farmland is an obvious first choice for aspiring farmers, but it's important to ask questions and choose carefully when making such a significant purchase.

Do You Need Bypass Or Anvil Pruning Loppers?

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If you’re wondering about the difference between bypass and anvil pruning loppers, let’s explore their advantages and disadvantages.

Eating Seasonal Meat: A History Of Homestead Meats

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Though modern conveniences allow year-round storage, meat was once a seasonal concern, reflected in many of our dining traditions of today.

Best Practices For Livestock Birth Season

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Spring is delivery time on the hobby farm, so here are some considerations to make sure you're ready for livestock birth and the arrival of baby animals.

Restoring A Salvaged Farmhouse Sink (Video)

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If you have an opportunity to salvage an old farmhouse sink, you can follow these four simple steps to spruce it up and keep it from a landfill.

Suzanne Nelson Karreman On Raising Dairy Cows With Reverence

Animals | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Suzanne Nelson Karreman of Reverence Farms speaks with us about her Jersey cow dairy operation, grazing multiple species and making her way as a woman farmer.

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