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Goats as Companions: Why You Might Consider It

Animals | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Goats can be raised for meat or dairy purposes, but don’t overlook their potential as companions. Goats can make great pals for people and animals.

5 Reasons to Grow Herbs (and 3 Herbs for Beginners)

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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In the first of a series, we learn the virtues of growing herbs as well as varieties that are easy to grow in apartments.

Give a Garden Path a Makeover With Wood Chip Mulch

Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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We evaluated the people, plants and space affected by the path, and using wood chips we created a little sanctuary.

The Best Flowering Vines for Containers

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Growing vines in containers is fun if you use the right kind of support and select the best plants. Discover four of the best flowering vines for containers and learn how to grow them.

Are Hobby Farmers “Real” Farmers? You Bet We Are

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Homesteading | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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A recent Twitter exchange involved several definitions of "real" farmers. It showed me that some people obviously don't understand what we do or why.

5 Tools You Need to Start Gardening Right Now

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Do you want to start a garden but feel a bit overwhelmed? Here's an easy list of tools to make your first year of gardening a success.

Poultry Profile: Get to Know the Brabanter

Animals | Breeds | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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A very old and attractive breed, the Brabanter displays a full beard in addition to a small, upright crest and muffs.

Rare Livestock Breeds Are Worth Preserving

Animals | Breeds | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Are you considering trying something new on the farm? What about preserving an endangered livestock species of cattle, pig or sheep?

This Is Hobby Farming: 3 Partners Form an Urban Oasis in Indianapolis

Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Hoosiers with varied backgrounds and skills form a collective with two city farms, hoping to make a living and help the residents eat better.

Poultry Profile: Get to Know the Lamona

Animals | Breeds | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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The Lamona, created in the early 20th century, is a high-quality, dual-purpose chicken breed. Lamona hens typically lay more than 200 eggs a year.

Book Excerpt: How To Make A Cedar Pot Dolly

Urban Farming
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Build this dolly to easily move heavy containers across porches, patios, decks or other flooring surfaces. Excerpted from "Container Gardening Complete."

Put These 3 Podcasts In Your Farm Toolbox

Farm Management | News | Urban Farming |
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Some of these podcasts help you develop skills in urban farming and permaculture, while others share stories of innovative agricultural efforts.

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