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New Regenerative Farm Certification In The Works

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A Greener World's regenerative agriculture pilot program places environmental sustainability, animal welfare and human equity issues front-and-center on the farm.

Photo Gallery: I Love My Goat Contest Winners

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We asked for goat photos, and you delivered. Check out the winner of our I Love My Goat contest and scroll through the gallery of runners up!

A Vintage Wood-Burning Stove Helps Fuel The Modern Day Settler

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Kate St.Cyr, known online as the Modern Day Settler, tells us about staying self-sufficient at her antique 1790s New England homestead.

Replace Traditional ‘Clean-Up’ Practices For Healthier (& Livelier!) Gardens

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Leaving leaves and refuse in place during end-of-season garden cleanup creates much-needed haven for birds, amphibians, pollinators and more.

The Challenge Of Living Off-Grid Is Easier Than Ever

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Living off-grid isn’t as crazy as it used to be, and it’s not nearly as difficult or expensive as it once was. Here are some tips for going off the grid.

Use Digital Content To Connect With Farm Customers

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If you're not creating digital content to engage people with your farm, now is the time to start. Here are some tips for online marketing.

Cut the Shiitake By Growing Your Own Mushrooms

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Shiitake mushrooms are a delicious (and potentially profitable) crop that, with some time and effort, you can cultivate on your property.

Produce Profile: Grow Radicchio for Fall Garden Color and Hardiness

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A pop of fuchsia in a fall garden means radicchio is on the menu. Grow this bitter, brilliant vegetable for some cool-weather color.

Cover Crops Help Improve Soil, Garden Produce & Climate Conditions

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Leaving garden soil bare can contribute to erosion and the release of carbon into the atmosphere, but planting cover crops can do a lot of good.

10 Tips For Keeping Chickens Safe From Predators

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Predators come with the territory when you're keeping chickens, unfortunately. But here are 10 ways to keep your feathered friends from becoming an easy meal.

Striving Toward Self-Sufficiency From The Ground Up

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Daniele Kasper from the Michigan-based backyard country homestead talks about her first steps into hobby farming and self-sufficiency.

Build a Better Bouquet With A Cut Flower Garden

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Your cut-flower business can bloom with a long-term garden plan, the right tools and processes, and a willingness to experiment.

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