There are many reasons why people are drawn to the homesteading lifestyle and sustainable agriculture. There is the lure of…
Snow, ice, sleet, and wind. Darkness at 4 p.m., rock-hard ground, frozen water-troughs, frostbitten ears on calves, milk frozen in…
No matter if you are producing eggs, honey, milk, or meat, a well-considered animal-husbandry program is essential to the financial…
Not all pets are perfect. Some have physical limitations and disabilities. They may be blind, or deaf, or both. They…
You've got your veggie gardens planted and your free-range chickens are happily scratching around eating their own weight in bugs…
Tammy Curry greeted me with fresh homemade bread, slathered with butter, and a glass of cool sweet tea. It was…
If you raised your kids in the country would you eat more cupcakes and fewer rice cakes? Would you dust…
Our poultry tractors used to sit dormant in between bird batches, now they are used year round, in a variety…
As far as I can tell, the blame lies squarely with Prince William of England and his then-fiancée, Kate the…
Operating a micro-creamery is an option for those looking for niche farming opportunities. Creameries operated by small farms offer a…
Trust your gut when it comes to your animals and their health. If you’ve been spending quality time with them,…
Modern homesteading is difficult. Rabbits love tender garden sprouts; every wild thing loves a good chicken dinner; and neighbors sometimes…