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How to Remove Rooster Spurs

Unless your flock consists of hens only, anyone raising backyard chickens will have to deal with roosters, and consequently, rooster spurs. The spurs of a rooster are its first line of natural...

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Can Mushrooms help Cure Colony Collapse disorder?

Colony Collapse disorder is wreaking havoc on honey bees worldwide. One of the components to this collapse is believed to be the effect of the Varroa Mite parasite and the viruses it brings. ...

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How to make money at a farmers market

When operating a homestead, farm, small farm, backyard garden, or greenhouse, you have likely had the idea of trying to generate income by selling some of your produce.  Whether it be just...

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Can I add a Guinea Fowl to my Backyard Chicken Flock?

I’d like to introduce you to Lecile, that’s right, Lecile, named after the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and hometown rodeo favorite Lecile Harris who you can read about here. Which backyard animal...

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What is the Saskatraz Honey Bee Temperament, are They Gentle?

My experience with Saskatraz bees has been great. They act very similarly to Russian and Italian honey bees. They have been gentle and great to work with. (Photo credit Donna Silva)

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Are Weed and Feed Fed Grass Clippings Bad for my Garden?

As spring comes around many people see their lawn emerge from under the snow and want to get it spruced up and looking good for the warmer weather.  This can take them to the local nursery,...

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We are Betsy and Ron Russon a fifth generation family on the same family farm. Betsy is an attorney who practices federal administrative and social security disability law, and Ron is a wildlife fine artist by trade. We are both homesteaders the rest of the time, with a growing family, and rich heritage of working the land, planting, growing, and raising poultry and/or livestock. It's hard work, but we both love it, and the opportunities that farming and homesteading bring for self-sufficiency and home-based reliance. Layla (also pictured) is our rescue pup who keeps us all in line.

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