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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...

How To Find A Reputable Contractor To Build Your Dream Home

How To Find A Reputable Contractor To Build Your Dream Home

Finding a reputable contractor to build your dream country home can be challenging, especially if you're new to the area and/or have never built a...

Pond Maintenance Part 1: Tips and Resources

Pond Maintenance Part 1: Tips and Resources

How do you keep a pond healthy? Follow these tips to prevent common problems and nurture a thriving aquatic ecosystem.

New eGuide: 50 Ways To Make Money Off Your Rural Land

New eGuide: 50 Ways To Make Money Off Your Rural Land

Are you looking for ways to make money from your rural land or to self-fund your future or present homestead? In this preview article, we cover 3...

Reading Nature's Newspaper: How To Spot Evidence of Wildlife On Your Land

Reading Nature's Newspaper: How To Spot Evidence of Wildlife On Your Land

Are you curious about the wildlife that shares or runs through your property? While trail cams can help, there's no substitute for developing keen...

Rural Home Defense Strategies

Rural Home Defense Strategies

Rural crime rates are about half that of urban crime rates (which is why many people are moving to the country), but that doesn't mean you should...

Commonsense Tips To Protect Your Home From Wildfires

Commonsense Tips To Protect Your Home From Wildfires

This year's dry summer and fall have many landowners thinking about wildfires. Fortunately, there is much you can do to reduce your home's risk of...

10 Reasons Northeast Florida is The Best Place to Live in Florida

10 Reasons Northeast Florida is The Best Place to Live in Florida

Where is the best place to live in Florida? That question has been on the minds of many as Florida's population continues to boom. In this article,...

20 Hobby Farming  Homesteading Gift Ideas for the Holidays

20 Hobby Farming & Homesteading Gift Ideas for the Holidays

Discover 20 one-of-kind hobby farming & homesteading gift ideas any back-to-the-lander, off-gridder, gardener or farmer will love.