Eating Seasonal Meat: A History Of Homestead Meats
March 7, 2022Though modern conveniences allow year-round storage, meat was once a seasonal concern, reflected in many of our dining traditions of today.
Though modern conveniences allow year-round storage, meat was once a seasonal concern, reflected in many of our dining traditions of today.
Animals do the hard work of improving pastures and soil health, so choose the right ruminants for the land and native growth you already have.
How do large animal hooves work? What could go wrong with a livestock hoof? Learn this and more in the first of our three-part series about livestock feet.
Austin Graf from the Tennessee-based flower farm Buzzed Blooms tells us how producing flowers and running a seasonal enterprise has become his true calling.
Short-season sheep production allows you to be a part-time shepherd, so consider buying some feeder lambs for profit and personal use.
Are you thinking about raising livestock? These experienced farmers share tips and advice to consider before buying some animals.
Goats are having a moment, and for good reason—they’re excellent small livestock. Here’s what you need to know before bringing home goats.
Sheep are easy to manage and effective foragers that can be used for numerous purposes. And for small-farm uses, they excel in a variety of ways.
Follow these guidelines on terminology, animals, preparation, bidding and other aspects of buying livestock at an auction or sale barn.
Many breeds are available, and each one has its own qualities. Here are factors to consider before making a major investment in a bull.