Top 3 Things to Look for When Buying a Farm
August 23, 2013Besides falling for the land itself, make sure your future farm has these three important pieces of farm infrastructure.
5 Carrot Cousins to Grow in Your Garden
August 20, 2013Carrots, celery and parsnips—oh my! Not sure what members of the Apiaceae family to plant first? Try these heirlooms on for size.
6 Antique Tools: Keep or Toss?
August 14, 2013Find good-quality garden tools from garages sales and flea markets with this buyer’s guide that helps you know when to snag a deal or keep on shopping.
8 Reasons to Buy Heritage Pork Despite the Higher Price Tag
August 7, 2013Win over market customers to your pasture-raised heritage pork with these benefits that easily outweigh conventional pork.
6 Natural Methods for Deworming Livestock
July 29, 2013Last week, we discussed barber pole worms, a major killer of goats and sheep. This week, let’s talk about some ways you can help control livestock parasites in addition to using chemical dewormers.
5 Years of Big Ag: Has It Gotten Better?
July 19, 2013The Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future further investigates industrial farm-animal production’s effect on public health and animal welfare.
5 Cover Crops for Your Small-scale Garden
July 8, 2013Think cover crops are just for mega-farms? These five crops will return nutrients to your backyard garden’s soil and keep weeds at bay.
15 Ways to Reduce Mosquitoes This Summer
July 5, 2013Avoid painful bites and diseases by eliminating mosquito habitats around the farm this season.
Win Over Native Bees with These 5 Hospitality Secrets
June 26, 2013We sure hope native bees aren’t going anywhere, but without some TLC (and possibly some swooning), they’re likely to take their bee bodies elsewhere.
4 Reasons We [Heart] Native Bees
June 26, 2013Native bees are great to have around—we don’t have to tell you that—but here’s why we’re celebrating these magnificent pollinators.
