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June 17, 2021 By rob52 Leave a Comment

Backyard Garden Crops that are Easy to Grow

The benefits of gardening are numerous.  Staying active, being outdoors, and enjoying the fruits of your labor (literally)! Here are six crops that are easy even for the beginner to grow. All of these can be grown in an empty flower bed, garden patch of there own, or in pots along your deck or balcony. […]

October 6, 2020 By rob52 Leave a Comment

Soil Prep and Tools

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Ride through the country in the spring and take a look at fields being prepared for the years crops.  Your likely to see various types of equipment.  Along with the different equipment you’ll see different methods of preparation.  Years of trial and error and research has changed the methods used for modern agriculture.   No-Till […]

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Why Chickens are a Perfect Fit on the Homestead

When planning on a sustainable homestead, chickens are the ideal starting animal.  The practicality of having chickens on the homestead, the small farm, or the backyard for that matter, make them the first choice of many starting out. Size First of all chickens are small compared to other animals.  Smaller in size means the less […]

Marketing for Small Farms

Farm marketing is perhaps the most important business decision you can make.  You can grown the largest crop, or raise the tastiest steak.  If you can’t sell what you produce, you’ve produced it for nothing.  If you can’t sell it for a profit then what you have in effect, is a very expensive hobby.   […]

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Alternative Livestock for Your Small Farm

Livestock have been raised on farms and on the open range for thousands of years.  Cattle, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens are seen as the most popular seen on farms today.  Alternative livestock are often a way to make a greater profit for smaller farms.  Many times farms that raise alternative livestock are the only […]

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Moving From the City to the Country

Moving from the city to the country?  Things you need to consider.  Whats different? What’s Not? Moving from the city can be a culture shock.  You may think country folks are a little backwards.  Truth is, they probably think the same about You.  Before you make the jump there are some things you need to […]

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