Pictures: 6 Garden Insect Eggs
June 14, 2012I have spent a good amount of time this spring searching my yard for insects. I have a new book in the works with Timber Press about beneficial insects and am shooting many of the pictures myself.
Infographic: 16 Farm-worthy Heirloom Apples
May 24, 2012Narrow down the best heirloom apple variety to grow on your farm, starting with these 16 picks.
52 Conversation Starters for Farmstead Gatherings
May 10, 2012Break the ice at your next farmstead gathering with questions that prompt guests to open up about their lives on the farm.
5 Seasonal Tractor Maintenance Tasks
April 27, 2012Periodically service your small farm tractor for optimal operation using this seasonal tractor maintenance checklist.
7 Daily Tractor Maintenance Tasks
April 27, 2012Before revving up your tractor’s engine for the workday, use this daily maintenance checklist ensure this important piece of small-farm equipment is running smoothly.
13 Headache-Inducing Garden Pests & How to Control Them
April 6, 2012You might have seen these insects lurking around your garden. Find out how to identify them and keep these pests off your precious edibles.
Top 5 Rural-development Issues Facing Hobby Farmers in 2012
March 8, 2012If you think growing tomatoes and managing your herd is tough, take a look at these hurdles faced by farmers across the U.S.
6 Million Bats Fallen Victim to White-nose Syndrome
February 24, 2012No hope in sight for controlling the widespread fungus infecting a pal to American farms—the bat.
3 Lesson Plans for FFA Students
February 8, 2012Teachers or parents, incorporate these lesson plans into your FFA student’s (or other agriculture enthusiast’s) agriculture curriculum to boost critical thinking skills.
5 Gardening Books I Can’t Live Without
February 2, 2012I gave a lecture to our local Master Gardener group a week or so ago, and afterwards a small group of them approached me and asked if I have a favorite gardening book.
