Posts about farming
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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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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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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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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Did you know that about 60% of small farmers do not make a profit? Now some of this is done through financial gimmickry at tax time, which is a whole other subject, but the vast majority of it is the result of two common misconceptions about how to make money, both of which are likely
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Recently, a frequent question I seem to be getting asked is, “how do I find a market for my farm products?” So, in this post, I hope to give you the best answer I know how, whether you’re wanting to sell directly from your farm, via a local farmers market, CSA, online, or whatever else
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Over the last few years there has been growing interest in farming and a desire to escape the high pressure, urban lifestyle that so many people find themselves in. So, if you’re one of those people who are looking to make a change, or maybe you’re already in the process but not sure where to
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Below is a list of materials I used to build my wooden round bale feeder. All lumber is pressure treated. 2x6x10 – 5 2x6x12 – 22x6x8 – 1 (you can substitute a 2x4x12 here)1 box of 3″ structural screws – 50 count or larger Material cut list: 2 – 72″ boards (from 12′)4 – 36″
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One of the biggest mistakes that any farm enterprise can make is specialization. There are too many farmers in the US that only do one thing. Honestly, specialization in only one or two markets has only been a common practice for the last 50 or 60 years. Prior to that, a single farm would have
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