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Plant Foraging — Ramps: A Treat in Early Spring
February 21, 2024 · · Self-Reliance

Where to find wild ramps, their health benefits, how to start growing your own, and how to prepare this versatile plant. Read More

Raising Domestic Yaks
January 18, 2024 · · Cattle

At 18 months, Oreo is just a baby, but 300 pounds of baby yak looking for attention can be pretty overwhelming at first introduction! Read More

Blueberry Chévre Monkey Bread Recipe
March 18, 2024 · · Recipes

Add to Favorites This Blueberry Chevre Monkey Bread recipe is a sweet treat that makes cool cloudy days a little bit warmer. There are some seasons in life where I … Read More

How to Start Raising Chickens: Five Welfare Needs
October 25, 2019 · · Chickens 101

Proper chicken husbandry means understanding what chickens need to be healthy. Learn how to start raising chickens with this lesson in chicken welfare. Read More

Environmentally Friendly Chicken Keeping
March 6, 2024 · · Chickens 101

Smart gardening, material reuse, and other easy tricks incorporate your flock into an environmentally friendly approach to animal husbandry. Read More

Beehive Placement: Where Should I Place My Hives?

Real estate agents love to say, “Location, location, location!” So it is with beehive placement. The right location will benefit them (and you) tremendously. Read More