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
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
Farmhouse cooking uses simple, seasonal ingredients to create hearty meals to share with friends and family. Versions of farmhouse home cooking exist all over the world wherever there are farms and farmers. For this reason, all sorts of ingredients are used in genuine farmhouse recipes. In this article, I explore some of the possibilities for … Read more
These days most people buy bread at the store, and making homemade bread is something of a lost art. This is a shame because there’s nothing better than homemade bread, and when you make your bread at home you can save a great deal of money and enjoy a better level of health. In this … Read more
Soup is a simple and delicious meal that can be enjoyed at any time of year. Using seasonal veggies, meats, pasta and other ingredients make soup the ideal, flexible addition to any authentic farmhouse meal. In this article, we share smart tips to help you learn how to create the best seasonal soups using abundant, … Read more
You may think that it’s very hard to make your own cheese at home, but there are actually quite a few cheese recipes that are very easy. Cheese making has been always an important part of traditional farm cooking. In this article, we will review the many good reasons you should take up cheese making … Read more
People have been brewing beer for many centuries. Indeed, the early Romans considered beer to be a necessary foodstuff. In the United States, home brewing is a relatively modern idea. In fact, it has only been legal to brew beer at home in the US since 1978. In this article, we provide good reasons why … Read more
A farm is a big place, and unlike a house, you cannot simply shout from room to room and expect to be heard. Mobile signal is not always great in remote areas, so how do you stay in touch on the farm? You use the best two way radio for farm use, of course! These … Read more
It can be a little daunting to think of having to keep an eye on an entire farm, and there may be areas that you simply cannot access with a security camera. For these areas, have you ever considered drone security? Technology is advancing in leaps and bounds, and the ability to use a little … Read more
Unfortunately, farms are a target for thieves. There is often a lot of very expensive equipment lying around, and however well you lock up at night some underhanded people just won’t be deterred. It is just about impossible to keep an eye on your entire farm, with all the buildings and fields, so you will … Read more
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