What is integrated pest management?

A caterpillar clings to fresh blade of grass in an Orono field. | Photo by Gabor Degre No matter where…

August 22, 2019 9:00 am

What is conservation tillage?

Soil health is the foundation of productive farming. Increasingly, farmers are turning to conservation tillage in order to maintain the…

August 21, 2019 9:01 am

How to choose herding dogs

Fern, a border collie that herds sheep at Shalom Orchard Organic Farm and Winery. | Photo by Sam Schipani Whether…

August 20, 2019 9:00 am

The characters of Rusty Metal Farm

You know how some people can talk for hours about their kids or grandkids? All the while showing photos or…

August 19, 2019 9:00 am

Macy’s and JCPenney partner with online second-hand clothing retailer, thredUP

With the staggering environmental cost of producing fast fashion, consumers are increasingly turning to second-hand stores to get a more…

August 16, 2019 2:36 pm

What do llamas eat?

A member of the camel family, llamas are adapted to the harsh conditions of the high Andes Mountains, where they…

August 16, 2019 9:00 am

How to start a market garden

Zachary Zeigler, owner of Zeigler's market garden. | Photo by Sarah Visnick Whether you are an aspiring full-time farmer or…

August 15, 2019 9:00 am

A look at life off-grid

Sarita Harbour and her family near their off-grid homestead in the Northwest Territories in Canada. | Photo by Blake Culver…

August 14, 2019 9:00 am

How to take care of baby quail

Baby quail. | Photo by M Segrist If you choose to add quail to your farm or homestead, raising your…

August 13, 2019 9:00 am

Welcome to Rusty Metal Farm

If I had to sum up Rusty Metal Farm in one succinct sentence, it would be this: It’s never dull.…

August 12, 2019 9:00 am

What is a market garden?

Market garden stand. | Photo by Zachary Zeigler After years of successfully and deliciously self-sustaining, some homesteaders explore avenues to…

August 9, 2019 2:23 pm

How to choose the best cover crops for your land

Image by Dayoung Seo from Pixabay By keeping roots in the ground through the off-season, cover crops offer seasonal farmers…

August 8, 2019 9:00 am