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Heritage Sheep Breeds: Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em
February 15, 2022 · · Sheep

The Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em project is focusing fiber artists on using rare breed wool and yarns to draw attention to their unusual and fine qualities.

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Homemade Orange Marmalade Recipe
February 3, 2022 · · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Is orange marmalade a jam? Depending on the recipe you find, it could very well be. Regardless of the recipe you choose to follow, the process of making this preserve is tedious.

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Growing a Traditional Victory Garden
February 2, 2022 · · Growing

During WWI and WW2 the vast majority of people grew some of their own food. It was not only expected, it was patriotic and a symbol of helping to win the war.

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Hybrid and Heirloom Seeds
February 2, 2022 · · Growing

I am a diehard for plants grown from heirloom seeds, and I save most of my own seeds for our farm. I thought now would be a good time to give a lesson on the basic differences between hybrid and heirloom seeds.

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Growing the Best Herbs for Containers
February 1, 2022 · · Growing

Growing the best herbs for containers needn’t be difficult. Most herbs can live their lives happily in containers. Especially herbs for culinary use.

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Building Our Debt-Free Home
February 1, 2022 · · Homesteading

We had been married for six years when we became debt-free. Like many couples starting out we had a vehicle loan, a loan for our mobile home, and a few other debts.

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10 Things Kids Learn From Homesteading Today
February 1, 2022 · · Homesteading

Regardless of whether your farm is big or small, in the middle of nowhere or smack dab in the middle of an urban jungle, here are 10 things your kids will learn from homesteading today.

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Feeding Dairy Calves
January 31, 2022 · · Cattle

The most important thing for feeding dairy calves is to get colostrum as soon as possible into a newborn calf. After that, the calf needs adequate milk or milk replacer until weaning age.

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The Biology of the Rumen
January 31, 2022 · · Homesteading

Add to Favorites By John Hibma – Ruminants have a special function in our world’s complex ecosystem. They consume grasses grown in pastures and on rangeland along with fibrous shrubs and …

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Why Learn to Graft Fruit Trees? Because it can save you a LOT of money.
January 28, 2022 · · Growing

Learn how to graft fruit trees using the “whip and tongue” technique to produce fruit from different species and varieties in a small space.

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The Top 5 Farm Implements List for Homesteading
January 26, 2022 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

One of, if not the most useful thing any farmer or homesteader owns, is a tractor. Speaking from someone who has always owned a tractor of some kind, I can attest to the fact that a properly equipped tractor can turn a three-day, back-breaking job into a simple three-hour affair.

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The Best Tractor Tires for Your Farm
January 26, 2022 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Choosing the best tractor tires for your small farm tractor can be a make-or-break deal. Not all tractors are the same, and not all tractor jobs call for the same tire or tractor tire sizes.

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Recycling Materials on Hand for Compost Bin Plans
January 26, 2022 · · Growing

Add to Favorites There are endless compost bin plans available online. A basic understanding of what components a compost bin must have is essential. Composting is among the easiest, environmentally …

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Creative Ways to Cut Your Food Bill
January 25, 2022 · · Canning & Kitchen

Food prices vary by state and by season, but on average, a family of four is likely to spend about $1,100 per month on food. If this figure makes you gasp, here are some creative ways to cut your food bill.

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Proper Fence Post Depth to Build Strong Fences
January 24, 2022 · · Fences, Sheds & Barns

Fence post depth, size, and anchoring systems can make or break your fence line. Despite what some people believe, making a long-lasting fence is not always as simple as sinking a post in the ground and moving on to the next post.

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