Feeding your livestock isn’t just some background chore—it’s absolutely critical if you care about healthy animals and a thriving farm....

Explore the diverse world of farm enterprises and learn to choose the best fit for your land and goals. Discover farm enterprises that match your needs.

Discover the essentials of raising chickens for meat with our comprehensive guide. Learn about raising chickens for meat from breed selection to processing.

Master the art of canning and freezing to maximize your harvest. Learn tips to maximize your harvest and keep those summer flavors all year!

Mid-September marks a real turning point for gardeners—one of those moments where you look around and realize the garden is shuffling...

Discover essential strategies to keep your farm thriving when the temperatures soar. Learn how to maintain a thriving farm even in extreme heat.

Blogging’s often painted as the golden ticket—write some clever posts, rack up followers, and boom! You’re making bank in your pajamas....

Let’s unpack this whole livestock management business a bit—just so you’re not stuck scratching your head or, worse, losing money because...

Today we're getting technical about composting—this isn’t some “just throw it in a pile and hope” scenario. It relies on a deliberate...

Discover practical tips for enhancing livestock nutrition in the fall months. Ensure optimal livestock nutrition with strategic feeding and water management.

Breeding babydolls may seem straightforward, but they have unique characteristics that set them apart from traditional sheep.

Dive into the breeding cycle of Babydoll sheep to master their unique seasonal patterns. Discover how the breeding cycle of Babydoll sheep can transform your flock.

Most people pack away their shovels the minute summer waves goodbye. Fall is the secret weapon of seasoned gardeners.

Ensure safety and compliance when bringing new livestock onto your farm. Learn how to manage new livestock effectively and avoid pitfalls.

Discover part 2 of our practical checklist for small farm owners to wrap up summer efficiently. Use this checklist to streamline your end-of-summer tasks.

Wrapping Up Summer: A Practical Checklist for Small Farm Owners (Part 1)

Alright, enough with the Instagrammable farm fantasies. Let’s talk about what actually gets your hands dirty and crops growing on a real,...

That accounts for the lack of posts since my previous one, which I originally planned to be only a short break. I need to motivate myself to start writing again, and I'll publish something new next week. Fingers crossed.

Brief message announcing a short break from updating the blog.

This blog post discusses the importance of proper crop storage for maintaining the quality, nutritional value, and shelf life of agricultural produce. It emphasizes the need for understanding the technical aspects of crop storage to impact farmers' economic viability and consumer availability. Key considerations include temperature, humidity, and storage methods. Crops are not created equal and have unique characteristics, such as liking cooler temperatures or requiring speci