Many people dream of moving to a farm, but it’s a big step and you can’t always be sure that it’s exactly right for you. What is life like on a farm? What should you do when you find yourself thinking “I want to live on a farm.”? In this article, we discuss farm living … Read more
Farmers are underappreciated. Most people in modern society take it for granted that there will always be plenty of fresh produce, milk and dairy products and meats available at the local grocery, but it wouldn’t be there if it weren’t for farmers. The fact of the matter is… “Farming is a matter of dirt and … Read more
These days many young people in America are choosing to move away from the cities and desk jobs and out into the countryside to farm. As a matter of fact the most recent census of the US Department of Agriculture indicates that today there are more and more farmers under the age of 35. What’s … Read more
Farm work is a full-time job. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers, farmers work a minimum of 40 hours a week. In fact, most farmers work far longer than 40 hours a week. The number of hours a farmer may work varies from season … Read more
Making a living is a struggle these days, and more and more people are realizing that they just don’t want to sell their time to make someone else rich. That’s why so many aspire to living an independent life on a homestead or small farm, but where do you start cultivating this sort of lifestyle? … Read more
Frugality is always a good idea. When you practice the principles of frugal living, you can make the most of your resources, save for a rainy day and live happily in the here and now. In these challenging times, frugality is a virtue whether you live in the city or on a farm. In this … 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
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