A pick your own fruit business is a great way to bring direct income to your farm or homestead. Within 30 minute drive of our place we have seen strawberry fields, blueberry fields and apples orchards all using this as a way to sell their produce. If you are looking at a way to develop a […]
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This year we grew Lady Finger potatoes on our homestead. Not because we sought that variety out…but because our local farm store had an amazing sale of seed potatoes at the end of spring, and lady finger variety was all that was left. So , like the almost-a-farmer I am, I thought ‘why not”! Up […]
I love growing potatoes! I can’t say I am an expert, so I turn to the online videos to see what people are doing that I might want to copy. So here are some video of the major potato growing methods people seem to be using …other than just plopping them into the soil! […]
Chickens have to be one the the easiest and most rewarding animals to start on your homestead. Choosing chickens can be a daunting task, but here are some notes to help you get started. People have chickens for a number of reasons – eggs, meat and to keep bugs down on the farm. For […]
Can your new tractor save you money on your taxes? I asked US tax expert Kristin Ingram to let us know what the scoop is on this issue. Here is what she says….. Equipment is expensive but what if it could save you a significant amount on your taxes? There is one section of the […]
Our chickens are forever causing us issues with their water. We needed a DIY chicken waterer that was a better way to keep them supplied with fresh drinking water, especially in the hot months, or if we went away for a day. The solution was simple and super cheap. Our diy chicken waterer fix required just two items – a […]
Google Earth is a free mapping tool that you can download for your computer or mobile device from here. Google Earth is a wonderful tool for planning your farm or homestead activities. Using Google Earth to map your farm soil is just one of the great things you can use it for. You can also […]
Here are some great resources to help you prepare for selling chicken egg from your homestead! Know your state regulations for selling chicken eggs The regulations for selling chicken eggs varies from state to state. In the two states I have lived in , most of the regulations are based on the NUMBER of chickens […]
It’s that time of year to start your vegetable planning. What beds will you plant what farm-ready crop? Where will you get your seeds? Will you try heirloom varieties? How will you rotate? What date do you start? This is a list of resources to help you start the process of vegetable planning. Know […]
Groundwater wells may be the most important, and often only, source of water on your farm Having some knowledge of where that water comes from may help you understand, utilize, protect and conserve your water supply. Groundwater wells on your farm. What is groundwater?Groundwater is water found underground in the cracks and pore spaces of […]