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The Wisdom of Women Farmers, Part 1: Thoughts on Love

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Five women farmers over 50 share insight about their experiences in life and agriculture. In this first segment, the topic is love.

Learn How Some Goat-Keepers “Milk Through” in Our Latest Issue

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This alternative to annual rebreeding can keep milk production going for several years. Read more about it in our July/August issue.

Living Off the Grid for Sustainability & Independence

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For Jaime Cool and her family, an off the grid homestead of livestock, produce and bees takes a lot of work. But "it's a good life not many people get to experience."

Safeguard Your Chicken Coop Against Storms: 5 Tips

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Spring and summer bring severe weather in the form of storms and tornadoes. Prepare your coop to keep your chickens safe.

Old Barns in America: A Field Guide

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The iconic farm barn has taken on many forms for many purposes. Here's how to identify different types of barns as well as some common attributes.

Bee Hunting: A Modern Twist on an Old Practice

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Bee hunting, finding and following wild honeybees, is a mix of excitement and mindful meditation that provides valuable insight into the lives of bees.

When Pigs Fly: 5 Pig-Related Idioms & Their Origins

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Many of our common idioms derive from our common agricultural past. Here are a few pig-specific phrases that especially amuse me.

USDA Census: More Goat Dairies, More Women Farming

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The survey shows big increases in the number of goat dairies and women farmers; other data reveal the popularity of goat products such as cheese and soap.

World Naked Gardening Day: 10 of Our Favorite Instagram Photos

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Did you expose yourself to gardening on Saturday? We did, and we saw a lot of hilarious photos from others who did the same. Here are some favorites.

5 Tips for Gardening Naked

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If you've ever wanted to garden au naturel, you might be able to get away with in on World Naked Gardening Day—but we're not making any promises.

Shutterclucks: Our Editors Choose Readers’ Best Chicken Photos

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Chickens editors asked for photos, and readers sent them in. Here are some of the best. This round includes beautiful birds, a cute kid and a mountainous yoga pose.

Put a Stuffed Chicken in Your House: 9 Chicken-Themed Items

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Fluffy "house chickens" are among the items we found on the web. Others include a coaster set, superhero leg bands, a bracelet and greeting cards.

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