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Crops & Gardening Farm Management Uncategorized

Build a Better Bouquet With A Cut Flower Garden

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Your cut-flower business can bloom with a long-term garden plan, the right tools and processes, and a willingness to experiment.

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Some Treats Your Chickens Will Absolutely Love

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Can you give your chickens treats? Yes, but it's important to know what they like to eat, as well as what to avoid to prevent illness or even death.

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Equipment Rental Has Advantages For Hobby Farmers

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Equipment rental has numerous benefits for hobby farmers, from cost advantages to maintenance considerations and more.

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Animals Poultry Uncategorized

What A Chicken Eats Can Cause Health Woes & Toxicity

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If a chicken can get something in its mouth, there's a chance it'll swallow it down—and that can lead to health problems and even toxicity.

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Emergency Preparedness Is Vital To Off-Grid Living

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In a disaster, especially living off-grid, emergency preparedness is the key to staying safe. The following equipment can help during the unexpected.

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Animals Farm Management Large Animals Uncategorized

Is The Pork Butcher Stealing Your Meat? (Probably Not)

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It's common to accuse the butcher of dirty deeds, like stealing meat or swapping animals. Here's a beginning meat sleuth’s guide to uncovering the truth.

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Animals Crops & Gardening Farm Management Large Animals Uncategorized

Meet The City Slicker Turned Farmer At Lane Creek Reserve

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Joel Francois talks to us about living with goats, moving cows and growing hemp at Lane Creek Reserve in the Pacific Northwest.

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Crops & Gardening Uncategorized

At Scratch Brewing Company, Foraging Directs The Beers

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Scratch Brewing Company co-owner Marika Josephson tells us how fallen leaves, chanterelle mushrooms and fermented acorns and are all part of the brewery's process.

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Soil Blocks Start Better Plant Seedlings For A Superior Garden

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A modern seed-starting system that results in super seedlings, soil blocks are easy to make, produce better starts and deliver ROI in no time.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Improve Your Chickens’ Health

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Good for both you and your chickens, omega-3 fatty acids can be easily added to a flock's diet to improve poultry health and produce better eggs and meat.

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