| Departments: |
| From the editor | 8 |
| Country conversation | 10 |
| Countryside contacts | 30 |
| Coming events | 31 |
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| Alternative energy |
| 25 years off-grid, a retrospective | 32 |
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| The Solar Cowboy |
| A year-round solar greenhouse, Part V | 37 |
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| Alternative energy glossary | 39 |
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| Homestead building |
| Building with stone | 40 |
| Modifying plans worked well for this builder | 42 |
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| Cooking over the campfire | 43 |
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| The machine shed |
| Things you should know about trucks and tractors | 46 |
| Animal power | 49 |
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| The goat barn |
| Keep your milk fresh and flavorful | 50 |
| Why I love LaManchas! | 52 |
| Goat 911: Free emergency advice for goat owners | 53 |
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| The cow barn |
| Pasture and cattle: Some tips for beginners | 55 |
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| The sheep shed |
| Sheep raising tips...learned the hard way | 56 |
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| The horse barn |
| Raising wild horses: Reba finds a home | 58 |
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| Crops & soils |
| Weather and plant maturity affect hay quality | 60 |
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| The poultry yard |
| Breeders needed for rare breeds and varieties of waterfowl | 61 |
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| Notes from the Northwoods |
| Homestead wine | 63 |
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| Native shrubs that won't impress the neighbors | 67 |
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| Homestead crafts |
| Tanning deerskin | 69 |
| Make your own tanning tools | 70 |
| Eel skins: Put them to good use | 71 |
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| The garden |
| The importance of mid-summer watering | 72 |
| Water conservation in your garden | 73 |
| Hardy greens extend the season | 74 |
| Using your greens | 78 |
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| The herb garden |
| The herbs of autumn...and preparing for winter | 79 |
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| The country kitchen |
| The joys of zucchini | 84 |
| Remember food safety when preserving wild game | 87 |
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| Homestead business |
| Salvage groceries as a homestead business: A eulogy | 102 |
| This homesteader makes money on eBay | 104 |
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| Homestead finances |
| Estate planning is essential | 106 |
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| The Dollar Stretcher |
| Selling used furniture | 108 |
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| Country neighbors |
| Life is good on their plot of Canadian paradise | 110 |
| Lessons from a pool in a box | 113 |
| Gardening with gophers | 115 |
| From the barnyard to the classroom | 116 |
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| Food in the news | 110 |
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| After Chores: |
| What is a homesteader? | 130 |
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