How to choose herding dogs

August 20, 2019

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

The characters of Rusty Metal Farm

August 19, 2019

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

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

August 16, 2019

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

What do llamas eat?

August 16, 2019

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

How to start a market garden

August 15, 2019

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

A look at life off-grid

August 14, 2019

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

How to take care of baby quail

August 13, 2019

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

Welcome to Rusty Metal Farm

August 12, 2019

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

What is a market garden?

August 9, 2019

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

How to choose the best cover crops for your land

August 8, 2019

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