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Sheep Breed Profile: Bluefaced Leicester

April 5, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Sheep

In the world of sheep, “BFL” is the common nickname for the Bluefaced Leicester sheep, and it might as well be interpreted as “Best Flock for Life.”

Growing Herbs from Seeds

April 5, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Growing

Growing an herb from seeds such as basil, thyme, and parsley is a simple, inexpensive way to get started with herb gardening.

Does Buying Older Farm Equipment Save You Money?

April 4, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Buying older farm equipment can be an economical way to get started in the world of farming. The catch is: Is it a deal?

How a British Family Constructed Their Own Root Cellar

April 4, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Fences, Sheds & Barns

In Buckinghamshire, England, Ali Freeman and her family, farm an impressive eight acre smallholding with a menagerie of animals and abundant vegetable plots. I went to meet them last August and was very impressed by the root cellar, which they’d built themselves.

Foods That Fight Inflammation in the Body

April 2, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Canning & Kitchen

Using foods that fight inflammation in the body is an effective way to alleviate pain. You are what you eat, right? Isn’t that what we learn as children?

Silvopasture Explained

March 31, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Homesteading

Silvopasture, also known as agroforestry, is a farming method that includes the use of timber, livestock, and forage together in the same section of land. It is used to expand the use of unconventional farm land and diversify income.

Why Raise Miniature Cattle?

March 31, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle

Add to Favorites By Professor Richard Gradwohl Washington – As 100-500-acre family farms continue to disappear, the small acreage family homestead farm is becoming more common. Miniature cattle breeds are particularly …

Belfair Miniature Cattle: A Small, All-Around Breed

March 30, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle

Belfair cattle were developed for the small acreage farmer who wants a small family milk cow that also produces a good beef calf for the locker.

DIY Fence Installation: Make Your Fence Hog-Tight

March 30, 2022 · Jd Belanger · Fences, Sheds & Barns

When planning your DIY fence installation, always remember: A good fence should be horse-high, bull-strong, and hog-tight.

Sheep Giving Birth: Tips for Successful Lambing

March 29, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Sheep

Over the past 12 lambing seasons, one thing I’ve learned is that every season will bring a new lesson.

Cherishing the Natural Beauty of Icelandic Sheep

March 29, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Sheep

We were ready to give up on the sheep business altogether when we discovered Icelandic sheep.

Raising Peafowl on the Homestead

March 26, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading

Obviously, it’s all perspective, but peacocks are good for some things around the farm. Peafowl are also curious and friendly, and they can be trained.