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What is the Best Way to Store Firewood?

September 28, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Self-Reliance

You’ve put in all the hard work of chopping the tree, splitting the wood, and now you’re ready to stack it for storage. But what is the best way to store firewood?

A Guide to the Best Trees for Firewood

September 28, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Self-Reliance

Whether you’re cooking or heating the house, not all wood is created equal. So, what are the best trees for firewood?

How to Store Firewood: Try Low-Cost, High-Efficiency Racks

September 28, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Fences, Sheds & Barns

One thing we have in abundance here in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina is firewood. Last winter, we noticed that the number of wood piles on our neighbors’ properties increased dramatically.

How to Cook Venison and Elk: A Healthy Indulgence

September 21, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Toward the end of the year, deer and elk seasons open. Avid hunters trek into the wilderness in search of wild game.

Sourdough From Scratch

September 21, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Canning & Kitchen

Baking Bread has to be one of my favorite things to do (and eat), and while I love all types of bread, sourdough is my absolute number one! Why?

Finding the Best Pumpkins for Pies

September 21, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Canning & Kitchen

What are the best pumpkins for pies? Well… it’s not even a pumpkin… depending on your definition of “pumpkin.”

The Underutilized American Acorn

September 21, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

For those with an eye to see, the acorn is very likely the most underutilized food source in the United States.

African Swine Fever

September 12, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Pigs

While ASF is not transmittable to humans, it spreads easily and rapidly among swine, and humans can transport the disease. Learn how to recognize African swine fever symptoms to protect your and your neighbors’ animals, and how to practice good biosecurity.

Beef Composites and Breed Definition

September 12, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Cattle

We frequently hear the terms crossbred, hybrid, composite, or synthetic when referring to breed definition, and we often wonder exactly what these terms mean.

10 Agritourism Ideas for Your Farm

September 12, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading

Agritourism, while it sounds fancy, is not a new concept. Earning extra cash on your farm is possible with these agritourism ideas.

Agritourism: A Money-Making Agriculture Business

September 12, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Homesteading

Can inviting farm visitors fuel a successful money-making agriculture business? It’s called agritourism and yes, it can!

Starting a Petting Zoo Business

September 9, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Homesteading

Why not make use of the resources you already have on hand — farm animals, land, and a love of sharing them with others — and try starting a petting zoo business?