How to incubate quail eggs

August 7, 2019

Scott Huber, owner of Itty Bitty Farm in Columbia Falls, displaying differently patterned quail eggs. | Photo by Sam Schipani…

We tested 5 reef-safe sunscreens. Here is what we thought.

August 7, 2019

Photo by Julia Bayly Sunscreen is essential to protect against the harmful rays of the sun during summer fun, but…

What are cover crops?

August 6, 2019

In the winter, many fields and garden plots lay fallow. Come spring, those spaces are usually filled with weeds. Cover…

How to organize your closet

August 6, 2019

If you dread opening the door to your bedroom closet, you aren’t alone. This little storage room, crammed with clothes…

Essential skills for backyard farmers

August 5, 2019

Photo by Ashley L. Conti Starting your own backyard farm can be intimidating, especially if you are new to the…

What to make with sheep milk

August 2, 2019

Sheep are mostly valued for their wool and meat in the United States -- but what about their milk? More…

Backyard chicken processing 101

August 1, 2019

Myke Russel and Kathryn Cody, owners of November’s Harvest Farm in Limington, preparing for a chicken processing workshop at the…

There are specific definitions of what qualifies as a farm

August 1, 2019

Photo by Julia Bayly A working farm has a lot going on. It can be a place that harvests produce,…

If you want to enjoy bitter vegetables, science says eat more of them

July 31, 2019

Photo by Gabor Degre Even the thought of eating broccoli, kale and arugula makes many people pucker, but if you…

Science says babies exposed to livestock develop healthier immune systems

July 30, 2019

Photo by Abigail Curtis Could playing with livestock improve your baby’s health? New research suggests it might. In a study…