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The Pros and Cons of Wetlands

The Pros and Cons of Wetlands

In this edition of The Rural Rules, Jason Shearer explains the good and bad aspects of wetlands, discussing limitations of wetlands as well as the...

How to get access rights to land

How to get access rights to land

Don't buy a property if you can't get the right of access you need. A land agent explains different types of land access and how to get access rights.

Terra incognita: The love of exploring land

Terra incognita: The love of exploring land

Terra incognita, the love of exploring land, is the reason most landbuyers can't just look at a picture - they need to experience the property before...

5 wild medicinal herbs of the South every survivalist should know

5 wild medicinal herbs of the South every survivalist should know

The Southern U.S. is an epicenter for wild medicinal herbs. We interview author Mark Warren about his favorite five wild medicinal herbs of the South.
Raising farm kids: A family's move from subdivision to hobby farm

Raising farm kids: A family's move from subdivision to hobby farm

A family trades life in a subdivision for a small farm, raising farm kids who know the meaning of hard work, good food and the beauty of the outdoors.

Teen masters the art of flytying

Teen masters the art of fly-tying

At just 13 years old, Tradd Little is a master at fly-tying, artistically creating his own fishing ties and offering tutorials to adults and kids...

Cooking roadkill: A country boy's guide

Cooking roadkill: A country boy's guide

Humor writer Jim Mize's silly attempt at creating the ultimate guide to cooking roadkill, with dishes like possum pilaf, bobcat chops and coyote-ugly...

How to know your soil type  and why it's important

How to know your soil type - and why it's important

When you own land, it's critical to know what kind of soil you have. Find out how to know your soil type and how to properly collect soil for testing.

Agriculture Science class inspires 6th graders to go rural

Agriculture Science class inspires 6th graders to go rural

A new agriculture science class inspires 6th graders to go rural as they learn to care for livestock and garden in their Tift County, Georgia, class.

An interview with The Beekman Boys: they answer 10 questions about rural life

An interview with The Beekman Boys: they answer 10 questions about rural life

Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell of the TV show, The Fabulous Beekman Boys, share tips they have learned about rural life since moving from NYC to...