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THE ABCs ON DE
Diatomaceous earth has more uses than baling wire and is particularly handy for those living a farm lifestyle.
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Growing Hay
Growing hay rather than buying it to feed the livestock on your small farm can be a rewarding experience.
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Vitally Important
Keep your herd healthy, no matter what type of animals you own, by learning to take basic vitals.
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Soil SOLUTIONS
By practicing more sustainable farming techniques, we can bring back the rich topsoil of the preindustrial era.
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BOURBON RED TURKEY
Bourbon Red turkeys are used popular with small farms because of their ability to forage and their light-colored pinfeathers make for an attractive carcass.
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JACOB SHEEP
Jacob Sheep have graced the large estates and country horns, black-and-white faces and spotted bodies no doubt contributed to their popularity and survival.
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Tractor Safety
Tractor safety has come a long way through the years.
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HIGHLAND CATTLE
This heritage breed originally hails from Scotland and comes in seven colors: black, red, brindle, dun, silver, yellow and white.
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TRACTOR FACTORS
The three main tractor size categories are subcompact, compact, and utility.
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BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE
The unique appearance of Belted Galloways inspires many questions about their origins.
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WHEN THE Queen Abdicates
Without a queen to rule, your hive can't survive.
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To the BONE
Maintaining good bone health in laying hens in crucial.
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(SALES) Season Extension
These 10 great crops will keep you selling and selling.
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Maters that Matter
We can't wait to grow these tomatoes.
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raise STRONGER CHICKENS
Look around your kitchen, and you'll likely find some natural poultry supplements.
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Groundbreaking Fertilizer
Raise compost worms and harvest their waste, which is a natural and powerful plant fertilizer.
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IN PRAISE OF Potatoes
No ordinary garden spud, this tuber is tops for homesteaders everywhere.
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SAY CHEESE
KEEP 'EM COMING Upload the very best digital images of your small-farm livestock to HobbyFarms.com/say_cheese or email them directly to hobbyfarms@hobbyfarms.com, with \"Say Cheese!\" in the subject line.
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TAMWORTH PIG
An ancient bacon-type hog, the Tamworth was established in Britain by the Middle Ages.
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The New Space Invaders
As long as there have been farms and gardens, there have been insect pests and assorted weeds.
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TRACTOR BUYER'S GUIDE
If you need a tractor, here's the best of the best.
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BERKSHIRE HOG
Berkshire are known for their darker, exceptionally farms as they used to be, they are becoming a popular niche breed for small farmers.
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High Tunnel Help
Build a high tunnel with assistance from the National Resources Conservation Service's incentive program.
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PYGMY GOAT
Not all little goats are Pygmy Goats!
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Switchgrass
Adaptable switchgrass goes with the flow.
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THREE WATER-WISE GARDEN HACKS
The garden is the home’s largest consumer of water.
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Bee Balm
Butterflies and pollinating insects can't resist this bold summer perennial.
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Bring in the Birds
The right native plant species can make your garden an avian haven.
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Plants for Pollinators
One of the biggest reasons for the dwindling pollinator population is habitat loss.
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Native Plants
Solve Shade Garden Challenges
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