Creating memorable moments and special meals with friends and family during the holiday season doesn’t have to be overwhelming. While these festivities are often a favorite moment each year, the planning and preparation can be a bear for hosts. To…
779: Harvesting and Storing Your Seeds. A chat with an expert on seeds. In This Seed Chat: This is the October 2023 class discussing Harvesting and Storing Your Seeds. Join Bill McDorman and Greg as they discuss the five…
Late-night talk show hosts Johnny Carson and Jay Leno called it the worst Christmas gift ever. NASA thought it was good enough for astronauts. Emily Dickinson packed it with half a pint of brandy (and 19 eggs) and gifted it…
From the USDA USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) connects agricultural producers with high-quality and affordable crop insurance sold by approved insurance providers. This includes the specific needs of urban and innovative producers, who may have smaller and more specialized operations.…
Livestock fencing is key to keeping animals where they belong, as well as keeping out predators who may injure or kill them. But what makes a good fence? The post Livestock Fencing Keeps Animals In, Predators Out appeared first on…
Take care of your farm equipment and it will help take care of your farm. My wooden trailer has served faithfully for years, but it’s time for a rebuild. The post Wooden Trailer Needs Rebuilding? Give It A Go appeared…
You don’t need a root cellar to extend the life of your fresh garden produce into winter and even spring. Here’s how to preserve veggies in your home. The post Preserving Fresh Produce in Your Home (Without a Root Cellar) …
Sure, cattle provide dairy and meat, but keeping a herd of large animals can also teach the farmer invaluable life lessons, too. The post Keeping Cattle Teaches Important Life Lessons, Too appeared first on Hobby Farms.
In the Pacific Northwest, November holds the place between the radiant golden hues of fall and the wet gray scale of winter. With it comes the official entry to the year-end holiday season and its annual themes of gratitude and…
Why would you keep older hens who no longer lay eggs? There are a number of reasons, in fact, from brooding abilities to friendship and more! The post Reasons To Keep Older Hens In Your Flock appeared first on Hobby…
