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Farm Life
Stories and adventures from a small beef and corn family farm in Upstate New York.
Explore how old farming sayings teach us not just about agriculture but about life, resilience, and values. From not counting chickens before they’re hatched, to making hay while the sun shines, discover how these pearls of wisdom remain relevant in our modern world.
Discover the benefits of offering value-added products at your farm market, including handmade soaps, jams, baked goods, and fresh cut flower bouquets. Learn how these unique offerings can attract more customers and increase sales
During the Great Depression, many families were struggling to make ends meet. Selling excess eggs laid by the family’s flock helped provide a much-needed immediate cash flow.
When managed properly, the deep litter method provedes your chickens with dry, fluffy and absorbent bedding, and you will have a happier, healthier flock with less maintenance.
Five gadgets that will not only making keeping chickens easier, but help to keep your flock safe and happy.
Preventing problems in ducks due to niacin deficiency is as easy as offering your ducklings a healthy well rounded diet that includes niacin rich foods that they need to grow healthy and strong.
Garlic has many health benefits, and is an easy and inexpensive way to keep your backyard flock healthy and happy.
Some chicken owners believe there are many reasons why you should add apple cider vinegar to your chicken’s water. Learn about the possible benefits, and how much, and how frequently to add apple cider vinegar to your chickens water.
The red fox is a quick, skillful hunter who will wreak havoc on a flock of chickens. These are the steps we have taken to protect our flock from fox attacks.