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Making Biodiesel: A Lengthy Process
When James began looking into the process of making biodiesel as opposed to buying petrodiesel (what we buy at the gas station), he was hoping for a cheaper alternative to the $4 per gallon that he was spending at the pump. While he did not find that cheaper alternative, biodiesel is much better for the environment.
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How to Weld on Tractor Bucket Hooks for Additional Utility
Tractor bucket hooks are seldom a stock option from the factory, but nearly every farmer I know adds them at some point. A bucket with hooks is a valuable addition to our farm implements list.
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Growing Cold-Hardy Vegetables
Many of us put our gardens to bed once winter arrives. However, by using an abundance of strategies and knowing which cold-hardy crops to plant, we can harvest food, even in snow-driven territories where temperatures may drop to zero degrees F.
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How to Keep Plants from Freezing in Vegetable Gardens
Fall can be death to gardens if you don’t know how to keep plants from freezing. Follow these easy methods to extend your harvest.
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Planting Bulbs in Fall for Early Spring Flowers
You will find that planting bulbs in fall will bring great joy come spring. Discovering the first crocus emerging from the barren ground in late winter gives us a clear message that spring is not far behind.
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How to Repel Rats, Mice, Skunks, and Other Interlopers
Add to Favorites By Cheryl K. Smith – We’re not the only ones that want to spend our time indoors. Rats, mice, skunks, and other furry interlopers are busy finding their …
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How to Grade a Driveway
Add to Favorites Learning how to grade a driveway on the farm or homestead is not all that difficult, but some basic concepts and tips will make the process easier. …
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Removing Porcupine Quills From Cattle
Removing porcupine quills from pets, cattle, and other livestock is an unpleasant task for everyone involved.
The porcupine is a peaceful, timid rodent whose unique method of self-defense often causes grief to inquisitive animals.
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Minimizing Fire Risk on the Farm
Flammable materials are abundant on every farm and homestead. Barn and coop fires are an unfortunately common issue, but there are a few critical things we can do to avoid a catastrophe.
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Growing Herbs Indoors Successfully
Add to Favorites Before the weather turns cold each fall, I harvest as many herbs as I can and set them out to dry so they will be available to use …
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Cheap Fencing Ideas for the Homestead
Well-constructed and maintained electric fencing for sheep is effective for keeping domesticated animals in and predators out. Here’s how.
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Get Rid of Mice Naturally: No Antidotes for Modern Rat Poisons
Why would you want to get rid of mice naturally? Well, sooner or later, if you have chickens, you’re going to have to deal with mice and/or rats.
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The Lincoln Longwool Sheep
Canadian Kate Michalska is farming the endangered Lincoln Longwool sheep as a conservation project but says their meat is lovely and mild to eat.
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Your Guide to Dairy and Beef Cattle Breeds
Add to Favorites By Heather Smith Thomas – There are so many cattle breeds and crosses that it’s hard to know which ones to choose when researching how to start …
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Flystrike Treatment for Livestock and Poultry
Whether you have a full farming operation or just a small hobbyfarm, flystrike treatment for livestock and poultry is information you need to know.
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