Winter presents significant challenges for farmers, particularly when it comes to safeguarding valuable equipment. The cold, damp conditions that characterize the season, combined with prolonged periods of inactivity, can accelerate wear and tear on essential machinery. Proper preparation before winter sets in is not just a matter of convenience—it is a critical investment in the longevity and reliability of your equipment. Taking the time to winterize your machines ensures y

Ensure a thriving spring garden by winterizing your garden. Learn essential steps for winterizing your garden to protect plants and soil.

Winterizing your barn is essential for animal comfort, health, safety, and structural integrity. This guide outlines a comprehensive approach, addressing key areas such as insulation, ventilation, water systems, and emergency preparedness to ensure a barn can withstand severe winter conditions.

Discover how to help animals adjust to time changes with our expert tips. Ensure a smooth transition as animals adjust to new routines today!

Discover simple stress strategies tailored for farm life. Learn effective, simple stress strategies to ease the burdens of daily farming.

Discover essential fall tasks to protect your hobby farm and ensure a thriving spring. Learn how fall tasks to protect a hobby farm can save time and money.

Take control of your farm finances today. Discover effective strategies for managing farm finances and avoiding financial pitfalls. Get started now!

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...

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 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.

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

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

Harvest season is a chaotic, high-stakes event that requires a mix of caffeine and patience. The early mornings and cold air can make it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and sometimes, it's necessary to fake it until you make it.

Yesterday we gave a handful of reasons that raised garden beds are awesome—less back pain, better soil, easier weeding… you get it. Wanna...

Farm-to-table experiences offer not only better-tasting food, like juicy tomatoes, but also foster connections within the local community, creating a sense of belonging beyond typical grocery shopping.

Farming is tough with unpredictable weather and demanding schedules. Proper equipment maintenance is key for success, saving time and money while ensuring efficient operations and reputation maintenance.

Farming is challenging due to weather, clock, bank, and sleep schedules. Equipment maintenance is crucial for survival. It's not just metal and wires; it's the backbone of your operation. Treating equipment like junk can lead to breakdowns, expensive repairs, or missed deadlines. Well-maintained machines save fuel, work faster, and make you look good.

Welcome to the vast world of small farming, highlighting its uniqueness and admiration for the small farms, which are often overlooked from the outside, despite their focus on manure and critters.