Most farmers see their farm as an opportunity to create and grow a profitable business. To do that, they may sell their produce through a variety of different methods. The farmers’ market is a very popular place to sell produce (and there are many great things to sell), and it can lead to a wide … Read more
If you want to be a small farmer, chances are you’re not dreaming of business management, bookkeeping and the like. Unfortunately, if you want to make money on a small farm, these are things you must keep in mind. A small farm is a business and should be run as such. In this article, we … Read more
Whenever you have to install a gate on a hill, you’re sure to be faced with a lot of challenges. According to most sources, the best way to hang a farm gate on a slope is not to do it, but sometimes it just can’t be avoided. In this article, we discuss the complications of … Read more
In the springtime, many small types of stock such as goats and sheep produce their offspring. This is also the time of year when coyotes tend to prowl and look for mates. The combination of these two events can lead to catastrophe. In this article, we discuss ways that you can keep coyotes off your … Read more
Sweet potatoes are a truly glorious vegetable. They are a root vegetable like the standard potato, but with a completely different texture and taste, and a huge supply of vitamins, minerals and other exciting health benefits. You can, of course, buy your sweet potatoes (or yams – that’s how they are often marketed in the … Read more
Growing your own veg is an incredibly rewarding, as well as a fun thing to do. Sweet potatoes can take a little more time and care, but they too can be very successfully grown. Companion planting is the method of growing two plants together that complement each other in growing styles, or which repel each … Read more
Sweet potatoes (or yams) are one of those great storing vegetables. They will last for a good long while, as long as they are correctly stored – and we are here to tell you how to store sweet potatoes for the winter! If you have a glut of sweet potatoes, or you have bought loads … Read more
Although the skin of the vegetable is where most of the best nutrients are stored, in many cases a vegetable must be peeled before it is eaten. The best way to do this, of course, is with a vegetable peeler – but what do you do if you don’t have one in the drawer? Vegetable … Read more
Sweet potatoes are a great vegetable, and they are relatively easy to grow and store. They don’t need refrigerating, and although they probably won’t last as long as standard potatoes do, they should still store well. How to know when sweet potatoes are bad though? This question can be easily answered, and we can give … Read more
Fruit and vegetables go bad when the air gets to them and causes an oxidization reaction. This can mean that they have to be thrown away, in the worst case scenario, and even in the best case where they can still be used they will be much less attractive. When sweet potatoes go brown, it … Read more
The saying “Love what you have, and you will have what you love” is a simple way to describe the concept of farmhouse living. The farmhouse lifestyle is one that encourages simplicity, resourcefulness, mindfulness and gratitude. When you live the farmhouse lifestyle, you appreciate and treasure what you have, make use of that which is … Read more
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