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8 Pig Diseases the Small Producer Should Know
While pigs are hardy livestock to raise, you should know about certain pig diseases and how to proceed. Pigs raised with good hygiene, appropriate shelter, and nutritious food will have few problems but can still become infected. Read More
Plant Foraging — Ramps: A Treat in Early Spring
Where to find wild ramps, their health benefits, how to start growing your own, and how to prepare this versatile plant. Read More
Raising Domestic Yaks
At 18 months, Oreo is just a baby, but 300 pounds of baby yak looking for attention can be pretty overwhelming at first introduction! Read More
Heat Stress in Goats
Like many new farmers, goat owners often worry about their goats too much in the wintertime and not enough in hot weather. Heat and humidity can be as detrimental for goats as it can be for humans. Read More
How to Start Raising Chickens: Five Welfare Needs
Proper chicken husbandry means understanding what chickens need to be healthy. Learn how to start raising chickens with this lesson in chicken welfare. Read More
Environmentally Friendly Chicken Keeping
Smart gardening, material reuse, and other easy tricks incorporate your flock into an environmentally friendly approach to animal husbandry. Read More
Beehive Placement: Where Should I Place My Hives?
Real estate agents love to say, “Location, location, location!” So it is with beehive placement. The right location will benefit them (and you) tremendously. Read More
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