In the United States, Farmers’ Markets were common until the mid-twentieth century. At this time, supermarkets and other forms of convenient, indoor grocery shopping arose. Despite the convenience, by the late 20th Century, many people were becoming concerned about the quality of processed foods and other products available in supermarkets. When this concern grew, Farmers’ … Read more
A well run Farmers’ Market can provide a great opportunity for consumers to access fresh, wholesome farm goods and for farmers to make a good profit by eliminating the middle man. Most markets are known for in season fruits, veggies, flowers and plants, as well as homemade baked goods, canned goods and hand crafts. What … 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
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
We all know that there are a great many dirty jobs around the farm, and that you really don’t want to be wearing your best wedding outfit when you are doing your daily chores! But even if you are wearing work clothes, there may be some really messy things that you want to protect even … Read more
Smart farming is a combination of continuously planning ahead and continuously working hard in the here-and-now. In order to do both effectively, it’s important that you establish an efficient daily routine to keep your farm maintained as you forward with improvements. In this article, we discuss six smart strategies to help you manage your farm. … Read more
Farm ponds can get mucky and dirty pretty quickly. A number of issues, such as animal waste, agricultural runoff, excessive sun exposure, drastic weather events and much more can wreak havoc with the quality of water in your pond. In this article, we discuss these influences and provide sound advice on how to counter them … Read more
Knowing what type of soil you have and what type you need for the crops you have in mind is one of the very most important aspects of successful farming. Knowing your soil type will help you choose crops that will be successful, and understanding the quality of your soil will inform you as to … Read more
The three field system of farming is a simple and effective method of managing land which was used in Europe during the Middle Ages. This technique represents a major advance in agricultural success. Prior to the three field method, farmers used a two field system, in which half of a farmer’s land would be sown … Read more
When you’re preparing your land for homesteading or for use as a small farm, you’re very likely to need to clear some land. This involves removing unwanted vegetation, underbrush and “trash trees” (fast growing trees that aren’t valuable or useful) as well as removing rocks and other obstructions from the soil. The more cleared land … Read more
Before discussing the advantages and disadvantages of subsoiling, we had better talk about what “subsoil” is. The subsoil is the layer of soil laying directly under the topsoil. Like topsoil, it consists of a mixture of varied small particles such as clay, sand, and silt. It has a much lower percentage of humus and organic matter and a small … Read more
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