People who raise cattle generally harvest some for the family table. Often the ideal butcher animal is a heifer that didn’t become pregnant.
Read MoreThe old saying is no foot, no horse, and it is still very true. A horse is only as sound as his feet and legs.
Read MoreAdd to Favorites By Karin Deneke Nasturtiums are one of my favorite annuals. Their showy, striking orange, red, and yellow flowers and unusual shield-shaped leaves make a beautiful addition to …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites By Jenny Underwood Tomatoes are one of my favorite crops to grow and preserve. There are thousands of varieties to choose from. Which tomatoes should you grow? …
Read MoreIn addition to planning your planting and harvest dates based on the average frost dates for your area and being aware of which areas of your garden receive full or partial sun, being prepared for hot weather extremes is another important consideration.
Read MoreApple trees are one of the best things you can have on a homestead, providing beauty, shade, and delicious fruit. So how do you go about picking the perfect trees?
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Are there children in your world who are “greens challenged?” If this sounds familiar, you know how stubborn they can be about eating salad greens. Maybe it’s …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites By Sherri Talbot While goal setting is important for farming, the first thing to remember is that farms have different functions, depending on their product and output …
Read MoreForget the fair trade or locally-roasted stickers: you can’t get much more locally produced than your own backyard!
Read MoreNo matter what your background is, what cultural dish you are preparing, or where you live, the key to success in the kitchen all starts with good knives.
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