USDA Surveys Farm Financial Health
March 1, 2011The results of a USDA survey to study the economic viability of American farms will be used to inform future agriculture-policy decisions.
Prefabricated Barn Kits
February 11, 2011Small-scale farmers can take the worry out of barn building with barn kits that are affordable and easy to assemble.
Collecting Stuff
February 7, 2011Remember when Salem got sick and Mom and Dad gave him bock beer to soothe his bellyache? Mom and Dad don’t drink beer, so Uzzi and I decided to Google it for them.
Signs of Spring
January 24, 2011You know how I talked last week about some of the Boers shedding their cashmere undercoats? Now they’re all doing it; that’s a sign of spring!
Nature’s Swag
December 8, 2010A few weeks ago, a fairly impressive wind storm littered Douglas fir branches around our farm, plus snapped off the dead top of the big, old fir gracing our horses’ pasture. It seemed a shame to let all of those branches go to waste …
Pioneer for the Afternoon
October 6, 2010The log cabin, dimly lit by oil lamps and a few small windows, bustles with activity: girls dressed in matching aprons and bonnets (and a few boys, definitely not in aprons and bonnets) kneading bread dough, churning cream and grinding corn.
Build A Better Barn For Your Farm
February 18, 2009It’s possible to build a barn that balances your dream barn with practical reality. Read more on choosing a site, function, accessories, get online resources and read lessons learned.
