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How To Handle Carcass Disposal Of A Farm Animal

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It's a good idea to have a carcass disposal plan in place, should an animal die on the farm. Here's a primer on all your options and the rules around them.

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6 Ailments That Are Common In Aging Hens

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Age is a more than a number when it comes to aging hens, as advancing years bring ailments for older backyard poultry. Here are the top six conditions.

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Transform Junk Mail Into Handmade Paper

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DIY recycling can be easier—and more creatively fulfilling—than you might think. Here's how to make junk mail and similar items into paper.

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Builder’s Level: A Great Tool for DIY Farmers

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A builder's level is a precision instrument that can help you with shed foundations, the tops of fence lines and other projects. Here's how it works.

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Why You Need a Post and Pipe Level

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Do you plan to install wooden posts as part of a building project? Ensure that they stand perfectly upright by using a post and pipe level.

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6 Ways Farmers Can Turn an Instagram Following Into Sales

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Instagram is a growing social media platform that now offers the option of direct sales. Here's how to establish a following and lead customers to you.

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Keep Your Livestock Safe From Lightning Strikes

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Lightning poses a threat to cattle, horses and other livestock on pasture. Here are the signs of lightning strike and how to protect your animals.

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How to Help a Broody Hen Hatch Her Chicks

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Is one of your hens unexpectedly setting? If you want to help this broody hen safely bring her chicks into your flock, follow these steps.

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DIY Project: Make a Wreath From Foraged Grapevines

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Turn to your forests to find crafting materials and inspiration. Here's how to make a wreath from grapevine you collect in the wild.

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Rural High-Speed Internet: Is It Crucial to Farming’s Future?

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Costly, substandard service has surely discouraged some from leaving cities and suburbs, but recent developments are bringing more to us folks "out there."

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