Lice: A Seasonal Lesson
December 9, 2019Winter can mean lice infestations in livestock. Learn what to do if the pesky insects cause issues on your farm.
Fruit: A History of Pears
January 18, 2016Excerpt from the Popular Garden Series magabook Orcharding with permission from its publisher, BowTie magazines, a division of BowTie Inc. Purchase Orcharding here. Pears were much beloved by the ancients. Homer called pears a “gift of the gods.” Roman horticulturists used grafting techniques to develop more than 50 different pear cultivars. Hardy varieties of pears […]
Livestock Toolbox
January 18, 2016Make sure your livestock medicine cabinet includes the following and that you know how and when to use each: baking soda (for stomach upset) chlorhexidine clean rags/towels electrolytes Epsom salts injectable antibiotic, over-the-counter type injectable vitamins, B Complex or B12 iodine antiseptic (7 percent), for foot rot large-volume syringe (empty and needleless), for flushing wounds, […]
5 Ways to Slow Your Bacon
September 9, 2014As Slow Food USA revs up their Slow Meat campaign, here are five things in the works to help both farmers and consumers care about the meat they eat.
5 Farm Chores Your Kids Will Say “Yes!” To
June 16, 2014Teach your children responsibility and love of the farm by entrusting them with these age-appropriate tasks.
3 Flies on Our Farm This Spring
April 28, 2014It’s springtime in the Ozarks, which means the flies are back! Pesky flies make spring and summer trying times for us animals—and for humans, too!
3 Homegrown Treats for Farm Babies
April 17, 2014Save money on feed and supplement your baby animals’ nutrition by growing these edible treats on your farm.
11 Ideas to Boost Your Farm Image for (Almost) Free
March 24, 2014A few years ago, my Mom gathered ideas for free and inexpensive ways to publicize your small farm. She asked if I’d like to share them with you, and so I am!
Why to Think Twice About Starting a Farm Petting Zoo
February 28, 2014A farm petting zoo is a big undertaking. Consider this advice before starting one on your farm.
