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Headshot courtesy of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Peter Loewer has had quite a life. He was headed for a career in…

Photo by Sam Schipani Scientists may have found a new way to promote crop growth in degrading agricultural…

Many people would like their home to be more self-sufficient and efficient. For those starting from the ground up…

Forget the white picket fence. Hedgelaying may be the perfect fencing option for your homestead. Here's what you…

Fragrant flowers make a lovely, aromatic addition to any garden. If you are accustomed to growing primarily edible…

Sugar maple trees at Coopers Maple Products in Windham, Maine. | Photo by Abigail Curtis Temperature plays an…

Mealworm in an oat substrate. | Photo courtesy of Robert Nathan Allen & Little Herds Good news: if your…

Prepared for dermatological disaster. | Photo by Sam Schipani The scourge of acne snuck up on me in my early…

Photo by Linda Coan O'Kresik Inexpensive, simply stored and packed with protein, fiber and essential vitamins,…

This is part two of a two-part series about stress on the farm. Read about the causes of stress among farmers …

Farmers in the Midwest are increasingly looking to older model tractors to avoid the software issues of modern…

When I was a child, I used to sneak into the pantry to enjoy an illicit snack: peanut butter, straight from…