DIY seed starting projects
Seed starting containers and homemade potting medium can be made with just a few supplies.
Goats for land management
Goats are superior land managers; they will clear overgrown areas of crop and pasture of unwanted vegetation, overbearing brush and invasive plants.
How to render lard, the easy way
Like many homespun skills, DIY lard is making a comeback.
Get crafty with mason jars
Put leftover canning jars to use with these simple and fun crafts.
Good recordkeeping benefits small farms
Clear, consistent record keeping is much easier and more efficient than rustling through a box of receipts at tax time.
DIY natural cleaners for farm and home
Many cleaning companies have begun to offer natural versions of commercial cleansers as consumers gain eco-consciousness, but these cleaners can easily be made at home.
Add heritage breed livestock to your farm
"Heritage" is an umbrella term that embraces pure breeds of livestock and poultry with deep histories in the United States. And many farmers are working to bring them from the brink of extinction.
Backyard chickens for beginners
Backyard chickens are common in rural areas, but chicken farming is becoming increasingly popular in urban areas, especially with Millennials.
Choose the best seed for your garden
After the hectic holiday has passed, gardeners will begin sorting through their big piles of seed catalogs to choose spring seed.
Country Christmas crafts
Kids get a kick out of making angels from corn husks, but also enjoy filling glass ornaments with seeds. Even the teenagers in the family tolerate spray painting components for the baskets.
