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Newborn Calf Problems: Giving Animal CPR to Calves
October 20, 2025 · · Cattle

Be prepared for emergencies during calving season by learning animal CPR. This skill can help save more newborn calves and improve your herd’s survival rates.

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Basic Pork Primal Cuts
October 2, 2025 · · Canning & Kitchen, Pigs

Explore the five pork primal cuts, review a list of pork meats from each, and understand their common uses.

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Animal Friendships and Their Importance for the Herd
October 2, 2025 · · Cattle, Horses-Donkeys, Pigs, Sheep

Do animal friendships benefit the herd? Researchers have found that preferred partners are important for herd cohesion and animal health and welfare.

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Living Off the Grid Essentials: Considerations for Getting Started
October 1, 2025 · · Homesteading, Self-Reliance

Learning how to get off the grid involves several key considerations. Off the grid essentials include land, power, heating, and water resources.

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Wood Tool Handles: Replacing Axe Handles
September 30, 2025 · · Homesteading, Tractors & Farm Equipment

Repair your own wooden tool handles at home. Learn step-by-step instructions for replacing axe handles, including selecting the wood and fitting the tool.

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Connecting Children and Nature
September 25, 2025 · · Homesteading, Self-Reliance

Encourage your kids to get outside with these activities for connecting children and nature. Discover the importance of nature in child development.

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Canning Green Tomatoes for Pickles & Preserves
September 19, 2025 · · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Start canning green tomatoes with these ideas and recipes using home-canned tomatoes. Learn how to pickle green tomatoes and make homemade tomato jam or preserves.

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How to Cook Spelt Grains
September 17, 2025 · · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Learn how to cook spelt grains and try out two spelt flour recipes: double chocolate chip cookies and spelt sourdough.

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Growing the Mullein Plant: Medicinal Uses and More
September 12, 2025 · · Growing

Despite many mistaking it for a common weed, the mullein plant has a wide range of medicinal uses. Learn how to grow mullein and start making your own herbal tinctures and oils from the whole plant.

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Starting a Small-Scale Mushroom Business
September 8, 2025 · · Growing

Discover practical ways to launch a small-scale mushroom business with easier, less labor-intensive methods.

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Murray Grey Cattle
August 1, 2025 · · Cattle

Learn about Murray Grey cattle, one of the most popular Australian beef cattle breeds. Their temperament and gentle nature make them perfect for small farms.

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Essential Minerals for Pig Nutrition
July 31, 2025 · · Pigs

Providing healthy minerals is essential in pig nutrition. Learn why minerals are important, types of swine minerals and vitamins, and how to ensure your soil is suitable for pasture-raised pigs.

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Lilac Recipes for Mother’s Day
July 25, 2025 · · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Try out these edible lilac recipes, which are excellent for Mother’s Day and beyond; any lilac bush varieties will work when infusing or baking with lilacs.

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Best Make-Ahead Meals
July 24, 2025 · · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Create the best make-ahead meals with these four easy recipes. These make-ahead dinner recipes include delicious grilled steak, meaty baked beans, orzo salad, and Key lime cheesecake.

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Effects of Flooding on Crops & Livestock
July 18, 2025 · · Growing

Understand the effects of flooding on crops and livestock after torrential rain damage. Contamination and disease caused by floodwater are also potential consequences.

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