Such a One Horse Outfit
One day my stepfather brought over a magazine he had recently subscribed to. It was called Small Farmer’s Journal published by a guy named Lynn Miller. That issue had a short story about an old man that used a single small mule to garden and skid firewood with. I was totally fascinated with the prospect of having a horse and him earning his keep. It sorta seemed like having your cake and eating it too. Posted on 21 November 2025 | 10:00 amCultivating Questions: Ridge-till Retrospective
Originally developed in the Midwest as an alternative to chemical no-till which aided soil warming and mechanical weed control, we adapted ridge-tillage to horsedrawn market garden production by attaching the rough equivalent of a ridge-till sweep to the middle of the riding cultivator. We initially used a cast-off roto-tiller middle buster found on the farm, then upgraded to a heavier duty customized 12” sweep, and finally settled on a 10” furrower purchased from Agri-Supply. Posted on 20 November 2025 | 10:00 amFiber Goats Explained: Breeds, Fleece, and Farm Tips
Think only woolly sheep can produce fiber? In fact, fiber goats produce some of the most high-quality natural fiber around!
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Posted on 19 November 2025 | 10:00 amChicken Christmas Wreath Ideas: 4 DIY Edible Wreaths
Give your chickens some holiday flair with these four projects for poultry-safe wreaths, which can be hung in or around the coop to add festive fun.
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Posted on 19 November 2025 | 10:00 amThe Cows in My Life
Truth be told, we were all anxious to milk our new cow for the first time and thought we’d give it a try. We brought out our pail and a bucket of feed and shooed our cow confidently into the barn. Unfortunately, we’d forgotten two very important auxiliaries: a stout rope and a stick! With the aid of these tools, and lots of patience, we managed to coax a pint of milk into the pail. Posted on 19 November 2025 | 10:00 amGrasshoppers
Grasshoppers, both young and old, injure crops in but one way, that is, by gnawing and devouring them wholesale, and where very numerous they have been known to consume almost every green thing in sight. Even the bark on the tender twigs of trees is eaten by these ravenous insects, which are known to gnaw the handles of agricultural tools, such as hoes and rakes, in order to secure the salt left upon them by the perspiring hands of the farmer. Posted on 18 November 2025 | 10:00 amHow to Get Started With Regenerative Grazing: 5 Recommendations
If you’re a rancher who wants to work toward a regenerative pasture model, you don’t have to do it all at once. Instead, focus on a few small, simple steps. You’ll be working a regenerative grazing operation in due time.
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Posted on 17 November 2025 | 12:00 pmBuild Your Own Butter Churn
Fresh butter melting on hot homemade bread... Isn’t that the homesteader’s dream? A cheap two-gallon stock pot from the local chain store got me started in churn building. It was thin stainless steel and cost less than ten bucks. I carted it home wondering what I might find in my junk pile to run the thing. I found an old squirrel cage fan and pulled the little motor to test it. I figure that if it could turn a six-inch fan, it could turn a two-inch impeller. Posted on 17 November 2025 | 10:00 amFlavored Sugar Ideas for Baking and Herbal Gifts
Showcase herbs in your favorite treats by making sugars that impart a delicious sweetness and hint of color.
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Posted on 13 November 2025 | 10:00 amRaising Turkeys for Meat: A Guide for Small Farms
You Can Raise Turkeys Outside of Holiday Demand for Meat and Eggs
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Posted on 13 November 2025 | 10:00 amTurkey Recipes: 3 Classic Favorites Anytime
Turkey Recipes Handed Down Through Generations
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Posted on 12 November 2025 | 10:00 am6 Ways Cover Crops Save You Money
Wondering what to plant between growing seasons? Consider cover crops as a way to save money on the farm. These hardworking plants enrich your soil while conserving energy on your farm. Even during your off-season, cover crops deliver countless benefits that keep your land healthy and productive.
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Posted on 10 November 2025 | 12:00 pm11 Tasty and Easy to Grow Squash Varieties
Choosing the right squash variety for next season can help you grow an exceptional crop. Select types that match your climate and gardening goals, and you'll be well on your way to a bountiful harvest.
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Posted on 3 November 2025 | 12:00 pmSaving Seeds on the Farm: Building Resilience
One of the best things you can do for your farm is save farm seeds for next year's yields. It doesn’t matter what you grow; there are benefits to seed-saving that are as tangible as your pocketbook, and as intangible as your legacy.
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Posted on 27 October 2025 | 11:00 am7 Highest-Yielding Cover Crops
If you’re planting cover this year, go for the highest-yielding cover crops. These have their own yields, and they feed the soil for your spring crops, too. Check out the best recommendations for your climate and next year’s success.
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Posted on 20 October 2025 | 11:00 amA Blueprint for Cooling our Blue Planet
What are your top strategies to reduce global warming? Before I tell you where my focus is and why I want you to consider the following. What is the main contributor to the greenhouse gas effect? What would you think if I said water vapor contributes to up to 80 % of the Greenhouse gas effect and […]
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Posted on 4 November 2024 | 4:18 pm6 Must-Watch Regenerative Documentaries Soil Lovers Globally Should See
Have you ever sat back and thought about the dirt beneath your feet? Ever wondered what goes on deep in the ground, below the surface? If so, then these documentaries are for you. Discover a world of soil under your feet as you immerse yourself into 6 different documentaries that explore a specific category involving […]
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Posted on 4 November 2024 | 4:06 pm10 Things You Can Do in 2022 to Think More About Soil And Food
This is the year to discover secrets of the soil and to savour bounty unfolding. It’s the time to get out of ruts and sink your hands and feet into new depths of knowing the earth’s endless creativity and possibilities.Whether you’re plopped on a small plot of land or plodding through too many acres, take […]
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Posted on 4 November 2024 | 3:49 pmGo In-Depth and personal with Tammi Jonas and Her Understanding of Agroecology
When it comes to ecologically produced food, to sustainable agriculture, to farmers welfare; there is no diverse person that can tackle and better discuss these matters, than Tammi Jonas. Tammi has been farming for about 10 years, and recently started a Ph.D. around the agroecological transition. Hopefully, soon in biodiverse and decolonizing practices of farmers. […]
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Posted on 4 November 2024 | 3:48 pmBiological And Landscape Function Monitoring
Understanding the visible features of an area of land and knowing the biological properties that lie in it is a great way to determine the functionality of the soil over your land area. The Biological and Landscape Function Monitoring Sheet has the list you need to determine and monitor the activities happening in your land Key […]
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Posted on 4 November 2024 | 3:46 pm