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An Introduction to Silvopasture: An Ideal Agroforestry System for Rural Land

An Introduction to Silvopasture: An Ideal Agroforestry System for Rural Land

Got land, livestock and trees? Then silvopasture may be a practical, economical and eco-friendly way to reduce feed costs and create a unique...

Kick Back  Enjoy Our MostRead Articles of 2024

Kick Back & Enjoy Our Most-Read Articles of 2024

From how to build an earth-sheltered home to raising grassfed beef on less acreage, enjoy this compilation of our top five most-read articles of the...

5 LastMinute Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas (no store runs required!)

5 Last-Minute Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas (no store runs required!)

Looking for a last-minute holiday or christmas gift for an unexpected guest or host/hostess gift? Check out these five handmade gifts you can make...

6 Homemade Hot Winter Beverage to Cozy Up With

6 Homemade Hot Winter Beverage to Cozy Up With

Warm up the season with these easy-to-make homemade hot winter beverages.

Friendsgiving (Or Thanksgiving) Recipe Ideas to Share

Friendsgiving (Or Thanksgiving) Recipe Ideas to Share

Whether you celebrate friendsgiving, thanksgiving or both, Kentucky farmwife Catherine S. Pond's reflections and original recipes will get you into...

How to Prepare a Wild Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner

How to Prepare a Wild Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner

From field to feast, we share a step-by-step guide to preparing the perfect wild turkey for Thanksgiving dinner this year.

How to Press  Make Apple Cider

How to Press & Make Apple Cider

Celebrate the fall season on the homestead with a glass of homemade cider. Follow our easy step-by-step guide on how to press and make your own cider...

How To Choose The Best Deep Freezer For Your Homestead or Hobby Farm

How To Choose The Best Deep Freezer For Your Homestead or Hobby Farm

A homesteader, bulk buyer, mom and chef shares how to choose the best deep freezer (including chest freezer versus upright) for your home, hobby farm...

The Money-Saving Genius Of Perennials + Best Varieties For Your Homestead

Fall is the perfect time to plant perennials. Expert gardener L. Woodrow Ross shares his advice and tips on choosing money-saving and functional...

Wild Bees and Sourwood Honey

Wild Bees and Sourwood Honey

They say you've never had honey until you've tried pure wild sourwood honey, a rarity now in the South. Here, Jim Mize shares his experience growing...