At Plane View Farm, we’re building our farm business on only 20 acres. Starting a farm on just 20 acres might seem hard, but it is possible to grow a profitable and diverse farm with smart planning. Many small-scale farmers are proving that you don’t need hundreds of acres to farm for profit. Most small-scale […]
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Alright, let’s talk chickens. They say chickens are the gate way drug of homesteading. It’s oddly true. Once you get chickens and saunter right past eggs at the store, it makes you feel like there isn’t anything you can’t do. After that you start making bread, raising your own meat, growing your own fruits and
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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to create a post all about gift ideas for the mom in your life. Am I writing this in hopes Andrew might read it and get me exactly what I want for Mother’s Day? Maybe. I’ve been trying to decide how I
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The common phrase, “The customer is always right,” has been attributed to a few different prominent businessmen around the turn of the 20th Century. Unfortunately, it’s one of the biggest reasons that the US food system is in the shape that it is today. Many American consumers have distorted views of quality when it comes
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I cannot get enough of chips and salsa! We have a lot of Mexican restaurants in our area, and they are all amazing. I’m sure I am not (or I hope I’m not) the only one that gorges on chips and salsa before my food arrives. You’d think that would stop me from eating my
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Have you seen the price of eggs lately? Of course you have, unless you live under a rock or even better a fully sustainable homestead in the middle of nowhere. The rest of us, however, are trying to decide whether to live without eggs or commit to the scariest thing in the world living right
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If you look around at the price of land, it makes you wonder how anyone can afford a farm. There may still be a lot of big family farms around small farms are becoming more and more appealing to people. When I say small scale I am talking about acres. In my case I farm
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Let me start off by saying that I know sourdough bread is all the rage nowadays. I’m not here to argue that yeast bread is healthier than sourdough. We all know that sourdough is the healthiest option by far, but that doesn’t necessary mean it is the only way to go. I have two issues
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No matter the time of year, chances are you will need to feed your cows hay for various reasons. Building your own round bale feeder can be a game changer! It’s a low-cost way to cut waste, keep feed clean, and make sure your cattle stay healthy. Let’s dive into how to build a DIY
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Are you tired of expensive farm equipment? Building your own solutions can save a lot of money. A DIY feed bunk made from a 55-gallon drum is a perfect example. It’s cheap, customizable, and helps you feed your animals efficiently. This post provides a step-by-step guide on how to build a feed bunk for $40.00.
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