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How Many Acres Do You Need for Hunting Land?

How Many Acres Do You Need for Hunting Land?

We talk to hunting enthusiast and Realtor Brent Messerschmidt about the ideal features and number of acres needed for hunting land for deer, turkey...

How Many Acres Do You Need to Board Horses?

How Many Acres Do You Need to Board Horses?

Kentucky horse farming management expert Ron Wallace explains how many acres of land you need to raise or board horses.

How many acres do you need for a hobby farm or homestead?

How many acres do you need for a hobby farm or homestead?

Ben Godfrey tells how many acres you need for a hobby farm and shares his story of transitioning from suburb to hobby farm to fulltime sustainable...

How many acres do I need for an outdoor retreat?

How many acres do I need for an outdoor retreat?

The owners of a mountain bike getaway talk about how they found the property of their dreams and made it work for their retreat. 

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How many acres do you need for a CSA?

How many acres do you need for a CSA?

We talk to the expert in market gardening and micro-farming, Jean-Martin Fortier, who brings in six figures a year on his 1.5 acres.

9 easy ways to use fresh milk

9 easy ways to use fresh milk

When you have an ample supply of fresh cow's milk, you don't want it to go to waste. Try these easy tips to use, cook and preserve fresh milk.

4 ways to make your big backyard amazing

4 ways to make your big backyard amazing

Jacksonville landscaper Shawn White, owner of A Cut Above Outdoor Specialty Services, shares 4 ways to make the most of a big backyard.

How big is an acre of land?  Rethink Rural Blog

How big is an acre of land? | Rethink Rural Blog

A lot of people don't know how big an acre really is, so on this The Rural Rules video, we show you the exact size of an acre.

5 steps to aquaponics success  Rethink Rural Blog

5 steps to aquaponics success | Rethink Rural Blog

The author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Aquaponic Farming offers a step by step guide on planning your aquaponics system.

4 Rainwater Harvesting Myths Debunked

4 Rainwater Harvesting Myths Debunked

The founder of Rainharvest School dispels myths and explains the right way to harvest rainwater to ensure it is safe for drinking.